During an emotional ceremony Wednesday night, December 19th, Pickens County’s newly elected officials were sworn in.
Read More »County Has Options for Character Areas, Starts Comp Plan Process
The county held its first public hearing for its five year comprehensive plan update late last week.
Read More »Harvey Resigns after Three Months
Pickens County Chief Financial Officer Faye Harvey has tentaviley resigned from her position with the county after only three months service.
Read More »Animal Control Jumps $71,000 in New Budget
Among the increases in the county’s 2013 budget, Animal Control’s $71,710 jump drew the most attention at last week’s first budget hearing.
Read More »Pickens Tightens School Security in Wake of Newtown Shooting
Schools in Pickens County have tightened security today in the wake of Friday’s school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.
Read More »Jasper Gives First Budget Hearing to Empty Room, Discusses Cushion for Health Increases
The City of Jasper delivered its first 2013 budget hearing this week.
Read More »Fiscal Cliff Fears Hit Local Schools
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) recently said the so-called “Fiscal Cliff” seemed likely, while House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) called the budget proposal from the White House a “joke,” saying the proposal was not serious.
Read More »Nelson Passes Social Media Policy in Face of Decorum Dilemma
Following a querulous meeting last month, the Nelson City Council approved its Social Media policy last week during its December meeting.
Read More »Pickens Audit Made Public!
The county’s transitional audit was completed and made public last week.
Read More »Fed Grant Forces Budget Amendment
A new federal grant forced Pickens County to amend its budget last week.
Read More »Rev. Mock Pushes for Safer Roads
Pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church Rev. Ben Mock pushed the county for safer roads last week at the November commissioner’s meeting.
Read More »Deal Appoints New Senate Floor Leaders
Please read the following press release from Governor Nathan Deal’s Office below.
Read More »Hendricks Resigns from Highlands, Replaced by Wigington
Soon-to-be Former District Attorney Joe Hendricks has resigned from his position on the Highland Rivers Community Service Board.
Read More »Sheriff’s Office Releases Murder Suspect’s Name in Sharp Mountain Case
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office released updated information moments ago regarding the Sharp Mountain Murder case involving a 16-year-old suspect. Please see press release below.
Read More »Haviland Takes Oath as New Nelson Mayor;Council Approves Budget Amendment
In a called meeting Monday night, Michael Haviland was sworn in as Nelson’s new mayor.
Read More »Pickens Commissioner’s Meeting, Thursday November 29, 2012
The Pickens County Government will hold its monthly commissioner’s meeting this Thursday, November 29, 2012. The meeting will be held at the Pickens County Administration Building, 1266 East Church Street, Jasper. The meeting will begin at 4:00 P.M. See agenda below.
Read More »