Knights of Columbus Trustee Oren Compton of the Jasper council presented a $1,500 check to Charles Cattanach this month for his work with the Women’s Enrichment Center in Blairsville.
Read More »Purdue and Nunn Enter Crowded Senate Race
David Purdue and Michelle Nunn entered an already crowded Senate race this week, vying for a seat left vacant by Saxby Chambliss’ retirement.
Read More »A Fond Fetch Farewell
Dear Readers: Welcome to my final article for Fetchyournews.com. Before I sail off into the sunset of cyberspace, though, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Fetchyournews.com for the opportunity to serve your communities.
Read More »ISO Increase Fuels Public Outcry
Citizens in Pickens County yesterday urged the county to do something about increasing insurance rates.
Read More »It’s Official! Pennington Enters Governor’s Race
After months of wavering, Dalton Mayor David Pennington announced this morning that he will run for governor of Georgia, officially announcing his candidacy.
Read More »No Transitional Audit for Jasper
New Chief Financial Officer Lisa Hoyle says the City of Jasper is not conducting a transitional audit.
Read More »Pickens Looks to Refinance Water Debt
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners heard two proposals this week for refinancing the county’s $ 8.6 million water and sewer debt.
Read More »Road Closure Ordinance May Include Fee
Pickens County continued to craft a road closure ordinance this week, discussing the matter at Wednesday’s July board of commissioners’ workshop.
Read More »Collins Votes on Lerner’s Return to Oversight
Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins ( R ) voted last week to bring high-ranking IRS Official Lois Lerner back to Congress to testify again before the House Oversight Committee.
Read More »Unemployment Rises Despite Glimpses of Hope
The Georgia Department of Labor released its monthly employment report this week.
Read More »Collins Applauds Voters’ Rights Decision
“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court gives equality to every American in the way we elect our leaders and civil servants”
Read More »Budget Pressures Pickens Voters on SPLOST
Months into the fiscal year, Pickens County is already experiencing budget challenges.
Read More »Pickens Passes Attorney Deal
Public defenders moved closer to a deal with the Appalachian Circuit this month.
Read More »Pickens School District Accused of Defamation
The Pickens County School System has been accused of committing character defamation.
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