According to the Georgia State Patrol office, an accident on four lane in Gilmer County at the intersection of 382 yesterday morning at approximately 10:50 has resulted in the deaths of a mother and daughter from Talking Rock, Georgia. Driver Tiffany Gail Allen-Stephens, age 32, and her daughter Kelsie Sierra Stephens, age 16, were traveling […]
Read More »July 22nd Primary Runoff Election Results
Voting options with election results below: U.S. Senate position to be vacated by Saxby Chamblis. U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston of Savannah and former Dollar General CEO David Perdue Democrats participating in the November General Election are Michelle Nunn and Libertarian Amanda Swafford. State School Superintendent Michael Buck, chief academic officer for the state Department of […]
Read More »BREAKING NEWS: MURRAY COUNTY TEEN FOUND
Missing Teen Abby Fugate has been located. Detective Andy Deal of the Murray County Sheriff’s Office said the runaway teen could not be located after she accompanied a male teen under state custody to an unknown location. The male teen had escaped from an area boy’s home and has now been returned to that home.
Read More »Fannin Juvenile Court Rules on Case Involving Pickens County Player Assault Charge during Winter Fannin vs. Pickens Game
Last Friday (July 18) afternoon, a Fannin County Juvenile Court Judge ruled that a Pickens County Middle School boy committed both assault and battery against a Fannin player during a Pickens vs. Fannin game.
Read More »Fannin vs. Pickens Middle School Basketball Altercation Juvenile Trial Case in Court Today
Today (July 18) is the second day of a juvenile court trial concerning an altercation event which took place last winter during a Pickens middle school (Pickens vs. Fannin) basketball game. Supporters of a Pickens County student accused of hitting a Fannin player have maintained a presence at the Fannin County Courthouse both yesterday and […]
Read More »State-wide Number of Food Stamp Recipients Continues to Rise despite Modest Economic Gains
Despite small improvements across several ‘economic indicators’ (statistics which provide a glimpse of regional economic health), the number of food stamp recipients continues to rise state-wide.
Read More »Pickens County BOC Releases Mid-year Financial Report
During a Thursday (July 17) meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Financial Director, Faye Harvey, reviewed the county’s midyear budget.
Read More »Dairy Queen Restaurant a Total Loss Following Early Morning Fire
The Dairy Queen restaurant in Jasper caught fire at approximately 6:15 this morning causing what Lieutenant Zeb McAllister of the Jasper Fire Department told FYN is most likely a “total loss.”
Read More »U.S. Candidate David Perdue Brings Campaign Caravan to Mountain Counties a Week before the July 22nd Runoff Election
David Perdue must be exhausted but it sure doesn’t show. A gregarious, energetic Perdue appeared to enjoy chatting with supporters in Pickens, Gilmer, and Fannin counties in a series of well-orchestrated gatherings a mere week before what is likely to be a tight race for the U.S. Senate next Tuesday.
Read More »Board of Education Salutes School Safety Officers
Four school resource officers (SRO’s) were recognized at last Thursday’s monthly BOE meeting. Sergeants Chris Leake (Lead SRO), and Deputies Jerald Young, Charles Gilette, and Scott King were recognized by the board.
Read More »School Board Recognizes EPD Award Given to Reduce Emissions on School Buses
A state award was given to Picken’s County Schools for installing emission reduction devices on older model school buses. An $80,000 state grant provided funding for the retrofits.
Read More »School System Celebrates Pre School State Grant
State grants will provide the funding for 2 teachers and 2 paraprofessionals in the Hill City area of the county this school year. Superintendent Dr. Lula Perry stated at the monthly Board of Education meeting last Thursday that grants for other areas were applied for but not funded by the state.
Read More »Salvation Army Delights with Sharptop Arts Center Concert
The Salvation Army Student Band currently in residence at Camp Grandview under the Bandmaster leadership of Daniel Meeks made an appearance at the Sharp Top Arts Center last Thursday evening. Most of the students are from Atlanta. At the camp they study music and Christian doctrine.
Read More »EPA Hearings To be Held Today and Tomorrow in Atlanta-Political Titans to Hold Separate Rallies
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold public hearings in Atlanta today (July 29th) and tomorrow (July 30) allowing the public to weigh in on its “Clean Power Plan.” Speaking slots have been filled (the majority of registered speakers appear heavily weighted towards proponents for the program). However, groups opposing the regulations (which attempt to […]
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