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Read More »Bishop Appointed as Pro Tem
In its first meeting of the year on January 7th, The Nelson City Council nominated Council Member Jonathan Bishop as the new Mayor Pro Tem.
Read More »Nelson Says “No” to Grant Money
In an unprecedented move, The Nelson City Council voted to reject a $10,000 state grant this week.
Read More »Pickens Approves $6 Million TAN
After accepting a bid from Wells Fargo last week, the Pickens County Board of Commissioners approved to accept a $6 million TAN during a special called meeting this afternoon.
Read More »Comp Plan Moves Toward Public Hearing
Pickens County Public Relations Director Norman Pope says deadlines are the most important part of the comprehensive plan process.
Read More »BOC Mulls Public Input Policy
In its first public work session, the Pickens County Board of Commissioners discussed a new public participation policy for future meetings.
Read More »Lawsuit Lingers into New Year
A months-old lawsuit against the Pickens County Board of Education is lingering from 2012, spilling into 2013.
Read More »Collins Sworn In as New Congressman, Boehner Re-elected
Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) was sworn in today as part of the 113th Congress and will represent North Georgia’s new ninth district.
Read More »Emergency Ordinance Hearings Slated for Month-End
During its first work session this morning, the new Pickens County Board of Commissioners (BOC) planned to schedule public hearings to amend the county’s emergency management ordinance.
Read More »$1 Million in Cuts, Says New Board!
The new Pickens County Board of Commissioners says it will cut an additional $1 million from its 2013 budget.
Read More »Harvey Stays!
Pickens County CFO Faye Harvey has decided to continue her role as chief financial officer.
Read More »County Gets Six Million Dollar TAN
Pickens County accepted a bid for a Tax Anticipated Note (TAN) today.
Read More »Harvey Wavers on Resignation
Last week, FYN reported that Pickens County CFO Faye Harvey tentatively resigned from her position with the county after three months.
Read More »Sosebee Sworn in as New DA!
Appalachian Circuit District Attorney B. Alison Sosebee was sworn in this morning at the Fannin County Courthouse by Judge Brenda Weaver.
Read More »Commissioner Fields Questions on Unconstitutional Ordinance, and Spending in Final Meeting
Last Thursday, Sole Commissioner Robert Jones fielded a series of challenging questions during his last meeting as sole commissioner.
Read More »County Unveils Commemorative Plaques
During the commissioner’s meeting last week, Sole Commissioner Robert Jones unveiled a series of plaques commemorating each Pickens County Commissioner or Ordinary, from the founding of the county in 1854 to 2012.
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