“If litigations and dinners with lobbyists are the kind of experience that you need,” she said, “then, I think, there’s a problem.”
Read More »BOE Accepts Legal Recommendation
In an October 5th called meeting, The Pickens County Board of Education motioned to approve the recommendation of Board Attorney Phillip Landrum III.
Read More »Martha Zoller Talks Congressional Run
FYN recently sat down with Radio Talk Show Host Martha Zoller.
Read More »The Marble Festival and a Recessional Economy
Pickens County held its 31st Marble Festival this past weekend on Oct 1st and 2nd. The festival, held in Jasper, started with a parade down Main Street on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and continued in Newton Park. The festival is one of the big draws for residents and visitors alike. In years past, the […]
Read More »Who Knows Adam M. Teague?
Answer: The FDIC, among others. On August 11, 2011, The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) signed a notice initiating the proceedings to determine whether Former Vice President of Appalachian Community Bank in Ellijay Adam M. Teague should pay $1, 324,220.The notification is manifold. The eleven page order serves as a 1) Notice of Intention to […]
Read More »BOE Passes Budget, Fends Off Cuts from Feds
When you add the increase to the existing price of health insurance multiplied by 300 certified employees over 12 months, the cost to the county is an estimated $ 540,000.
Read More »Pickens Looks Ahead to Road Project
Sole Commissioner Robert Jones passed a resolution at the September 22nd meeting for a new road project. The decision “enables the Georgia Department of Transportation to take the necessary steps to revise the Federal Highway System.” The resolution is two fold.
Read More »BOC Opens Educational Incentive Fund
At its September 22nd meeting, Pickens Sole Commissioner Robert Jones announced that the county opened an Education Incentive Fund at Renasant Bank—the resolution for the fund was passed on June 23rd. The fund is designed to assist students “who are found in need of basic educational supplies, personal supplies or special educational incentives…monies from the […]
Read More »Pickens County Schools Called Board Meeting
Pickens School Board Schedules Called Board Meeting, Thursday, September, 22, 1011. Contact: Donna Golden (706)253-1700
Read More »Jasper Celebrates Constitution Day
This past Saturday, September 17th was the anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. In commemoration of the event, the City of Jasper celebrated the anniversary with history, fun and food. The celebration drew crowds who heard inspirational speeches and patriotic music. Citizens dressed up as historical characters as a way to teach […]
Read More »BOE Hears Criticism Over Transportation Decision
“What price are you willing to put on my child’s safety and well-being?”
Read More »Jasper Moves on Water Project, Talks Economic Development
“I do think certainly we’re moving on the right path.”
Read More »Doss Talks Election Bid
The former judge explains his challenges facing an incumbent and tells us why he is running for office.
Read More »Did Doss Misuse State Money?
Hear about the beginning of Doss’ feud with District Attorney Joe Hendricks.
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