David Britain

Pickens Community Thrift hosts Christmas in July Festival

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — On July 16, Pickens Community Thrift Store celebrated Christmas to fundraise for the county’s non-profit pet…

4 years ago

Board considers Parents’ Bill of Rights, other policies

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — The Pickens County Board of Education shared drafts of two policy revisions and two new policies…

4 years ago

Board, staff stress end to pandemic-era free school meals

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — The Pickens County Board of Education heard continued discussions about the school district’s nutrition services, including…

4 years ago

Jasper once again extends residential rezoning moratorium

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — The Jasper City Council once again extended a moratorium on residential rezonings during their July 11…

4 years ago

City Council approves loan package for WPCP expansion

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — The Jasper City Council held a special called meeting on June 29, 2022 to approve a…

4 years ago

Pandemic-era free meals ending at Pickens Schools

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — The Pickens County Board of Education heard from Pickens County School System employees who discussed how…

4 years ago

City needs additional $11 million to complete Water Pollution Control Plant expansion

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — After receiving bids for the Water Pollution Control Plant expansion and sewerage system improvements project, the…

4 years ago

Fire Chief Prather recognizes new paramedics

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — The Pickens County Board of Commissioners met on May 19, 2022. At their meeting, Fire Chief…

4 years ago

BOC proclaims April 24-30, 2022 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — The Pickens Board of Commissioners proclaimed April 24-30, 2022 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week, filled a…

4 years ago

Jasper Police Chief and Fire Chief Sworn In

PICKENS, Ga. — The Jasper City Council oversaw the swearing in of Mathew Dawkins as Police Chief and John Sherrer…

4 years ago

Council approves Jasper Police and Fire Chief selections

PICKENS, Ga. — The Jasper City Council held a work session on March 31. During the meeting the council discussed…

4 years ago

Pickens BOE recognized for School Board Appreciation Week

PICKENS, Ga. — The Pickens Board of Education met prior to School Board Appreciation week, where they received recognition from Director…

4 years ago

City Council takes action on several projects

PICKENS, Ga. — The Jasper City Council met on March 7 to discuss several 2022 events, approve bids for several…

4 years ago

Pickens Airport will receive over 1.7 million in grant funding

PICKENS, Ga. — The Pickens County Airport will receive up to $1,741,049.12 after the Board of Commissioners voted to authorize acceptance…

4 years ago

BOE approves agreements with ACEMAPP, UGA, Reinhardt

PICKENS, Ga. — The Pickens County Board of Education approved three agreements between the Pickens School District and the University…

4 years ago

Jasper City Council extends moratorium on residential rezoning

PICKENS, Ga. — The Jasper City Council extended their moratorium on residential rezoning Monday evening. The moratorium, which will expire…

4 years ago