Daniel McKeon

Superintendent Desper Retires

Pickens County Schools Superintendent Dr. Ben Desper announced his retirement this week after a mere two years in the position.…

13 years ago

Gun Control Group Sues Nelson Over Gun Ordinance

The City of Nelson is being sued over its Home and Family Protection ordinance. (more…)

13 years ago

Letter to the Editor by Bill McNiff: Mayor Haviland’s Resignation

Let's set the record straight about the Nelson Mayor quitting. (more…)

13 years ago

Handel Enters Senate Race

After Months of wavering, Karen Handel announced today she will run for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by Saxby…

13 years ago

Mayor Haviland’s Resignation Letter

See Nelson Mayor Mike Haviland's Resignation Letter Below (more…)

13 years ago

Nelson Council Member Responds to Mayor’s Exit

See Nelson Council Member Duane Cronic's Response to Mayor Mike Haviland's Resignation Below (more…)

13 years ago

Nelson Mayor Resigns, Riles Predecessor in Process

Nelson Mayor Mike Haviland has resigned. (more…)

13 years ago

Gilmer GOP Gears up for State Convention

Gilmer County Republicans are gearing up for next week’s State Convention in Athens on May seventeenth. (more…)

13 years ago

Weaver Feels Heat Over Waste Water Plant

After a week or more of collecting data, Montview residents confronted Mayor John Weaver about the Jasper Waste Water Plant…

13 years ago

Fundraiser Helps Pregnancy Center

Scores of supporters came out to participate in The North Georgia Pregnancy Center’s Annual Fundraiser last week. (more…)

13 years ago

Neglect Haunts Jasper, No Resolve for Appalachian Villas

“If something’s not done (soon), we’re eventually going to have units washing down the hill,” (more…)

13 years ago

Jasper Postpones Two Water Projects

Jasper City Council decided to postpone two water line projects last night in order to purchase boring equipment. (more…)

13 years ago

Waste Water Bid Brings $200,000 Overage

The City of Jasper granted the bid for the city’s controversial waste water project to RTD Contracting Incorporated last night.…

13 years ago

What Does Murray Water Break-In Mean for Local Water Security?

On April 29th, the Murray County water facility was compromised. (more…)

13 years ago

Defense Attorneys Petition County for Pay, County Sidesteps Lawsuit

Defense attorneys are petitioning Pickens County for fair pay. (more…)

13 years ago

Mourning After: Local Orgs React to FDA’s Approval of Plan B Pill for Fifteen-Year-Olds

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced yesterday the approval of the Plan B One Step (“morning after pill”)…

13 years ago