The 16-year-old male murder suspect charged with stabbing his step-father Friday night made his first appearance in court at 9:30 this morning, at the West Annex Courtroom on 35 West Church Street in Jasper.
Read More »Nelson City Council Calls Special Meeting for November 26th
The meeting will take place on Monday, November 26th at 7:00 P.M. at the Nelson City Hall, 1985 Kennesaw Ave.
Read More »Jasper, BOE Battle over Gym Agreement, Come to Terms
Jasper Mayor John Weaver and the Pickens County Board of Education went to battle during a called meeting last week.
Read More »Sen. Steve Gooch Elected Caucus Secretary by Georgia Senate Republican Caucus
Senator Steve Gooch’s office issued the following press release today. Please read press release below.
Read More »Deal: Georgia Will Not Set up State Exchange
Governor Nathan Deal issued the folowing press release today regarding the insurance exchange requirement of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) See press release below:
Read More »RaceTrac Sets Up Temporary Shop, Waits for New Store
The RaceTrac Gas Station and Convenience Store on Highway 515 in Jasper fully reopened last week.
Read More »Citizen Says EMS Ordinance Unconstitutional
Is the Pickens County EMS Ordinance unconstitutional?
Read More »Nelson Unravels in City Manager Dispute
The Nelson City Council meeting erupted during its regular meeting this month, due to recent personnel disputes over its new city manger position.
Read More »Nelson Gets New Mayor! And other Election Results
The City of Nelson elected a new mayor during last night’s long-awaited general election.
Read More »Georgia Passes Charter Amendment
Voters approved the charter amendment referendum yesterday.
Read More »Collins Wins Ninth District
Republican Candidate Rep. Doug Collins has won the ninth district congressional seat.
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Charter Confusion: A Few Final Comments
On Tuesday’s ballot, voters will be asked to approve an amendment to the state constitution granting the state authority to approve charter schools otherwise denied by local boards of education.
Read More »County Seeks Volunteers for Comprehensive Plan Committee
Pickens County Public Relations Director Norman Pope announced last week that the county is seeking volunteers for the Pickens County Comprehensive Plan.
Read More »County sets Sunday Sales for March Ballot
Following in Jasper’s footsteps, Pickens County plans to put the Sunday Sales referendum on the March ballot.
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