The Pickens County Board of Education issued the following press release today. The press release can also be viewed at the school district’s website.
Read More »Pickens Board of Education holds first meeting of 2022
PICKENS, Ga. — The Pickens County Board of Education held their first meeting of the new year on Jan. 13. During the meeting the board re-elected it’s chair and vice chair, recognized the Pickens High School esports coach, and discussed continuing shortages in the school system. At the beginning of the meeting, the board voted […]
Read More »City Council approves Fire Department’s grant application
PICKENS, Ga. — Jasper’s city council met for the first time in the new year on Jan. 3. Among the items on their agenda were several appointment approvals and an approval of a grant application to benefit the Jasper Fire Department. Kim Goldener spoke on behalf of the Jasper Fire Department, requesting the council’s approval […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners approve 2022 fiscal year budget
PICKENS, Ga. – The Pickens Board of Commissioners met Dec. 16, 2021 for their last meeting of the year. At the meeting, the board approved the 2022 budget and approved appointments for the Board of Elections and Development Authority. Discussing the financial report for the 2021 fiscal year, Chairman Stancil noted, “Every department has done […]
Read More »PHS court to be named after Coach Cowart
PICKENS, Ga, — The Pickens BOE had a packed agenda for their Nov. 11, 2021 meeting. After hearing several recognitions, the board then heard food service and construction updates, approved renaming a PHS court after Coach Cowart, and approved the new school calendar, among other items. Coach Cowart Court The Pickens County Board of Education […]
Read More »BOE hosts Pickens schools and sports teams recognitions
PICKENS, Ga. — The Pickens County Board of Education recognized several of Pickens County’s schools and sports teams during their latest meeting. The recognitions included GAC accreditations, and Mountain League Region Champion titles. School Recognitions: Destiny Shope, Director of Public Involvement and Community Involvement, began by recognizing the Pickens County School District as a […]
Read More »BOC holds public hearing on broadband amendment
PICKENS, Ga. — The Pickens County Board of Commissioners hosted a public hearing on Oct. 21 to discuss adding an amendment to the Pickens County Joint Comprehensive Plan. The amendment would add a broadband element to the plan and aid in grant applications. Ethan Calhoun, assistant planning director for The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, spoke […]
Read More »Talking Rock hosts the 27th Heritage Days Festival
PICKENS, Ga. — Every year, the Heritage Days Festival draws crowds to the small town of Talking Rock, Ga. This year, John S. Quinton Memorial Park saw an influx of visitors attending the 27th annual festival. Heritage Days hosts a variety of local vendors, including artists, musicians, and even local historians. The community gathers during […]
Read More »Pickens BOE updated on progress of new Agricultural Facilities
PICKENS, Ga. — The new agricultural facilities were an important topic at the Pickens County Board of Education meeting on Oct. 14. Concerns about staff shortages across the county were also brought up at the meeting. Agricultural Facilities Gilleland also updated the board on the agricultural facilities currently under construction. The board approved the guaranteed […]
Read More »City Council agrees to close Stegall Drive for upcoming events
PICKENS, Ga. — The City of Jasper has approved plans to close Stegall Drive to traffic on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. The road will stay closed to accommodate events planned by Pendley Creek Brewing Co. and the Jasper Rotary Club. Together, the Rotary Clubs of Jasper, Towne Lake, Canton, and Woodstock have planned an […]
Read More »Denney announces resignation from Board of Commissioners
PICKENS, Ga. — Becky Denney announced her resignation from the Pickens County Board of Commissioners at their first October meeting. The board is now preparing for the vacancy that will open on Oct. 31. Becky Denney is the county commissioner for East Pickens, and has served on the board for over eight years, more than […]
Read More »Council recognizes the retirement of Police Chief Greg Lovell
PICKENS, Ga. — During the October Jasper City Council meeting, the council noticed the retirement of Police Chief Greg Lovell, and announced the renaming of Dixie Street to GG Lovell Street. A motion to appoint Matt Dawkins to Interim Police Chief was also approved. Mayor Lawrence of Jasper read a motion that noted Lovell’s career […]
Read More »Pickens BOE receives digital learning and COVID-19 updates
PICKENS, Ga. — The Pickens County Board of Education focused on COVID-19 and digital learning updates during their September meeting. Six Pickens County principals and the Director of Health Services gave presentations to the board, bringing them up to date with the district’s current COVID-19 related procedures. Digital Learning in Pickens County Itslearning, an online […]
Read More »Pickens Commissioners approve a new sick leave policy
PICKENS, Ga.— The Pickens County Board of Commissioners met Sept. 16 to discuss a new sick leave policy and voice formal support for a new scenic byway. Chairman Kris Stancil first asked the board to consider creating a “sick bank” policy during the first Board of Commissioners September meeting. During the second September meeting, the […]
Read More »9/11 memorial held at Veterans Memorial Park
PICKENS, Ga. — A memorial event was held at the Pickens County Veterans Memorial Park to honor the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The event began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. After, State Representative Rick Jasperse gave a short speech. He highlighted the bravery of the first responders who ran […]
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