Watch the full account of Candidate Doss’ biography and hear why he abruptly resigned from the bench.
Read More »Former Judge Speaks Out!
In anticipation of the upcoming political season, Former Superior Court Judge Harry Doss sat down with FYN recently to discuss his announcement for candidacy of Appalachian Circuit District Attorney. In this interview, we learn who Former Judge Harry Doss is, exploring his personal and professional background. We also find out what prompted him to run […]
Read More »Board of Education Regular Meeting
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Sept. 8th PLACE: Board Conference Center 91 D.B. Carroll Street Jasper, GA 30143 DATE: Septmeber 8th, 2011 TIME: 7:00 P.M.
Read More »BOE Approves Tentative Budget
At its August 30th Finance Workshop and called meeting, The Board of Education set its tentative budget for FY2012 and tentative 2011 millage rate. The information, however, seems to have fallen on deaf ears, or more accurately, on no ears at all. The conference room at 91 D.B. Carroll Street was empty except for board […]
Read More »Board of Education Finance Workshop and Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, August 30th TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: Board Conference Room 100 D.B. Carroll Street Jasper, GA 30143 Contact: Donna Golden ph. 706-253-1700
Read More »Commissioner Supports New 9th District, Plans for Courthouse Renovations
At its monthly meeting Thursday, Pickens County’s Sole Commissioner Robert Jones passed a resolution supporting the new ninth district congressional map. On Wednesday Governor Deal signed the state House and Senate legislative maps during an August Special Session at the state capitol. Legislature reconvenes next week to sign congressional maps and will soon release the […]
Read More »Everything But Redistricting On Minds of Voters
There’s 150 people crowded into the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce … and all eyes are on U.S. Representative Tom Graves (R-GA). It was Jasper’s turn on the circuit as the Congressman makes his rounds across the 9th District holding a series of Town Hall meetings. The midday meeting was crammed with concerned citizens. They […]
Read More »Classic Cause: Car Show Helps Community
There was a car for every pinnacle, every evolution, of the American auto industry. There was the elegant black classic, in pristine condition. A fiery Chevy Chevelle SS muscle car. And the 1960s was well represented with a couple Chevy Impalas. They are classic cars with a classic cause: all of the proceeds from a […]
Read More »Parvo Temporarily Shuts Down Pickens Animal Shelter
A case of canine parvo has forced the Pickens County Animal Shelter to quarantine all of its animals and temporarily close the doors until August 16th. Last week, the shelter took in a litter of German Shepherd puppies found by the side of road. For days, the pups showed no signs of the highly-contagious and […]
Read More »Another Stitch, Yet It Was So Much More
Daniel McKeon, Correspondent The blasting sound of sirens rained down on me as the Gilmer County fire engine entered the front gates of the Build an Ark Animal Rescue. I was there, in front of it, as the red ladder truck came barreling towards me. I was furiously snapping pictures, scudding backwards, trying to get […]
Read More »New School Year Starts In Pickens County
School’s in and it’s time again for backpacks, pencils (or laptops), lunchrooms and classroom after classroom of eager students ready to learn, we hope. It’s also the time of year again for school lanes packed like sardines with cars and buses dropping off students. At 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, Stegall Drive in front of Jasper Elementary […]
Read More »Parvo Temporarily Shuts Down Pickens Animal Shelter
A case of canine parvo has forced the Pickens County Animal Shelter to quarantine all of its animals and temporarily close the doors until August 16th. Last week, the shelter took in a litter of German Shepherd puppies found by the side of road. For days, the pups showed no signs of the highly-contagious and […]
Read More »Classic Cause: Car Show Helps Community
There was a car for every pinnacle, every evolution, of the American auto industry. There was the elegant black classic, in pristine condition. A fiery Chevy Chevelle SS muscle car. And the 1960s was well represented with a couple Chevy Impalas. They are classic cars with a classic cause: all of the proceeds from a […]
Read More »Jasper Recognizes Red Ribbon Week
At last Monday’s Jasper City Council Meeting, Mayor John Weaver and the city council approved a proclamation for Red Ribbon Recognition week and recognized Young Marines Gabe and Athan Bennett for their efforts. The Bennett boys gave a presentation before the Mayor and council. According to the presentation, Red Ribbon week, October 23 through 31 […]
Read More »Cherokee Forces Change to Nelson Park Plan
Cherokee County denied the City of Nelson approval of part of its plan for park renovations this week.
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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