“This is no raise in property tax”
Read More »Romney Dominates in Denver
Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney’s months of hard work paid off last night.
Read More »Pickens Bus Drivers Sue BOE
Twenty-six Pickens County bus drivers are suing the Pickens County Board of Education for unpaid wages.
Read More »Trading Places: Pickens and Gilmer to Exchange C.F.O.s?
During a budget townhall meeting last Thursday, Sole Commissioner Robert Jones took the opportunity to clear the air of rumors surrounding the recent resignation of Pickens County Chief Financial Officer (C.F.O.) Mechelle Champion.
Read More »Crowds Turn Out for Budget Townhall
Pickens County Public Officials participated in a townhall meeting September 27th to discuss the county’s budget.
Read More »First Presidential Debate Fires up in Denver Wednesday
Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama square off tonight in the first of three debates leading up to the November Election.
Read More »Georgia’s Unemployment Holds Flat Over Nine Percent
Georgia’s unemployment continues to hover over nine percent for August, the latest labor report shows.
Read More »Water Authority Faces Criticism and New Policies, Gives Update on Tate Project
The Pickens County Water Authority received backlash for its change in water rates last month.
Read More »Dissent Forces More Change in Water Rates
County water users will see another change in rates starting October 15th.
Read More »Jones Sets New Millage, Answers Outcry Over Tax Hike
Sole Commissioner Robert Jones signed a resolution Wednesday morning, September 12th, approving a millage rate of 6.65.
Read More »Open Letter to Pickens Taxpayers From Commissioner Robert Jones
Pickens Commissioner Robert Jones shares a letter with Pickens County concerning the millage rate increase.
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DNC Ends, Conventions’ Close Signal November Election
The Democratic National Convention (DNC) ended last week in Charlotte, North Carolina signaling the final jaunt to the November Election.
Read More »BOE Takes No Action on Legal Matter
The Pickens County Board of Education assembled in a called meeting this week.
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Nelson Cashes CD to Pay Cherokee, Trades for New Police Car
The Nelson City Council this week voted to cash a $50,000 CD to pay Cherokee for a 2011 fire tax.
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