PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – Last Thursday, August 17, 2023, Pickens County Fire Rescue along with Bent Tree Fire were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire in a garage inside the Bent Tree Community. First arriving units from Bent Tree Fire reported a vehicle fire approximately 50% involved. Vehicle was parked under a detached garage area. […]
Read More »Lightning strike leads to structure fire
PRESS RELEASE – Monday evening, around 6:39 PM, Pickens Fire was dispatched to a reported residential fire in the Bent Tree Community. First arriving units from Bent Tree Fire Rescue reported smoke showing from a two-story residence. Initial assessment indicated the fire may be in the basement and possibly extended up into the main living […]
Read More »Major Insurer Reverses Course After Commissioner King’s Involvement
PRESS RELEASE – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Farmers Insurance has rescinded tens of thousands of nonrenewal notices to Georgia consumers initially scheduled to go into effect in August. “It was brought to our attention this week that Farmers Insurance had alerted their customers that they would be non-renewing […]
Read More »Vehicle accident causes damage to county water department
PRESS RELEASE – This past Saturday, July 15, 2023 at around the noon hour, Pickens County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Henderson Mountain Rd and Jerusalem Church Road. First arriving units discovered a two-car accident at the intersection. The incident resulted in one transport of a minor […]
Read More »Man wearing ballistic vest shoots at Pickens County deputies
PRESS RELEASE – A Pickens County man wearing a ballistic vest shot at officers that arrived to conduct a welfare check. Pickens County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on this morning’s incident of an Officer involved shooting. According to Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched this morning to respond to a call around 9:00 […]
Read More »Mayor Steve Lawrence announces that he will not run for re-election
PRESS RELEASE – Mayor Steve Lawrence announced today that he will not seek a second term as Mayor of Jasper due to recent health challenges. “I am starting the most important fight of my life as I begin treatment for cancer. While I have every intention of beating this disease, I must focus my full […]
Read More »Storm across North Georgia leaves extensive damage and thousands without power
GEORGIA – A severe thunderstorm, that traveled across north Georgia counties Sunday night, left extensive damage and thousands without power going into this week. Georgia Power stated that they are continuously working to restore power to their customers. “Our crews remain in the field working to address widespread damage from Sunday night’s storms, have already […]
Read More »Matt Combs named Pickens High School Principal
The Pickens County Board of Education has named Matt Combs as Principal of Pickens High School beginning July 1, 2023. Mr. Combs comes to Pickens County after a long career as an educator in Douglas County. In his 21 years in education, he has served as a Math teacher, assistant administrator, and assistant principal. He has served on the district’s curriculum team. He has […]
Read More »Kanyon Petti named Harmony Elementary School Principal
PRESS RELEASE – The Pickens County Board of Education has named Kanyon Petti as Principal of Harmony Elementary School beginning July 1, 2023. Mrs. Petti currently serves as the Assistant Principal of Pickens Junior High School. She is a graduate of Pickens High School and has served as a teacher, department chair, and was named District Teacher of the Year in 2019. […]
Read More »Pickens County structure fire
PRESS RELEASE – Pickens Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire on Emory Road around 4:15 PM this past Saturday. The initial report was that the home was on fire, and everyone was out of the residence. Upon arrival of Battalion 11 and Med-6, one person was found outside in distress. Med-6 immediately provided […]
Read More »Pickens County implements automated photo speed enforcement
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – Pickens County school district is now taking speeding in school zones into their own hands – well, figuratively. They are actually implementing an automated system that would use Red Speed Traffic Cameras to capture vehicles driving through the school zone and it can be used to identify vehicles that are speeding […]
Read More »Cherokee County Man Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children
CANTON, Ga.– On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Anthony Byrd-Ditter, of Cherokee County, GA, was arrested and charged with eight counts (four counts of distribution and four counts of possession) of Sexual Exploitation of Children by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit. The GBI CEACC Unit began an investigation into […]
Read More »Man stole thousands from Pickens County resident
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga.- A man in North Carolina stole thousands from a Pickens County resident by using a stolen drivers license to withdrawal funds from a bank. Pickens County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help in identifying the individual. PCSO shared the following message in regards to the incident. ”On March 15, 2023, this man […]
Read More »Officer involved shooting in Pickens County leads to one deceased
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – Last night, Pickens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call on Jay Moss Lane in Talking Rock, GA that led to an open exchange of gunfire and one deceased. The caller stated that his neighbor’s house was on fire and that gunfire could be heard coming from the home. Deputies […]
Read More »Pickens County Restaurant Burned in Fire
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – Coach’s Cut Hoagies experienced a tragic loss this weekend after a fire burned the restaurant that had just celebrated 8 years of business in Pickens County. Owners of the restaurant released a statement to let friends, family, and loyal customers know the hard news. “Friends and Family- we experienced a devastating […]
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