JASPER, Ga. – Fetch Your News CEO Brian Pritchard held an interview with Pickens County Commission chair Rob Jones regarding the county’s response of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Jones started off by stating that this ordinance was an 11 page document, intended mostly as a reminder to get people to understand how serious […]
Read More »BoE Recognizes Student and Faculty Accomplishments During February Meeting
JASPER, Ga. – The Pickens County Board of Education recognized student and faculty accomplishments during their meeting held on Thursday, February 13, 2020. A video of the ceremony may be viewed at the bottom of this page! In October, Jeremy Westbrook competed in the Area Future Farmer’s of America (FFA) Quiz event. This event is […]
Read More »City Council announces updates to meetings calendar, Municipal Court employees
JASPER, Ga. – The Jasper City Council announced updates to their meetings calendar, as well as new Municipal Court employees during their meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Robert Sneed was voted on unanimously to take on the role of Municipal Court Judge on behalf of the city, and will act as interim Municipal Court […]
Read More »Dr. Wilson nearly re-instated as Superintendent
JASPER, Ga. – Dr. Carlton Wilson was nearly re-instated as Superintendent during the Pickens County Board of Education meeting held on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Dr. Carlson, having recently been forced to resign from his position as Superintendent, was the topic of all four public speakers during the meeting. Dr. Robert Keller was the first […]
Read More »October 23 – 31 Proclaimed Red Ribbon Week in Pickens
JASPER, Ga. – The Pickens County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, October 21, 2019 to proclaim Wednesday, October 23, 2019 to Thursday, October 31, 2019 to be Red Ribbon Week in Pickens County! Chairman Rob Jones signed the proclamation Monday morning which states the following: Send a message: Stay drug free. Whereas alcohol and […]
Read More »2019 Pickens County Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade
JASPER, Ga. – Pickens County held their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony and parade on Saturday, December 7, 2019 in downtown Jasper, GA. Festivities started at 4 pm, with the reading of the Christmas story beginning around 5:40 pm. The Christmas tree lighting was at 6 pm, with the parade following after. Free photos with […]
Read More »Pickens Halloween 2019
JASPER, Ga. – Pickens County held their downtown Halloween event on Thursday, October 31, 2019 between the hours of 4 PM and 7 PM. A slideshow of the pictures taken by Fetch Your News may be viewed below! Happy Halloween! FetchYourNews.com attracts more than 300,000 page views and 3.5 million impressions per month for ad […]
Read More »Booking reports and photos from recently confiscated drugs and stolen merchandise
JASPER, Ga. – The following has been obtained from the Picken’s County Sheriff’s Office concerning the recently confiscated drugs and stolen merchandise during a traffic stop on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. All pictures courtesy of the Picken’s County Sheriff’s Office,, and may be enlarged by clicking on them. Thanks to FYN’s Lauren Souther for putting […]
Read More »City of Jasper to potentially receive a property tax increase
JASPER, Ga. – According to the City of Jasper, Georgia Facebook page, the City of Jasper will potentially be receiving a property tax increase pending public hearings held at the City Hall. NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE CITY OF JASPER The Council Members of the City of Jasper have tentatively adopted a millage rate which […]
Read More »Picken’s County Sheriff’s Office confiscates drugs and stolen merchandise
JASPER, Ga. – The Pickens County Sheriff’s Department confiscated heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and shoplifted merchandise during a traffic stop on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Following a traffic stop by deputies today, K9 Storm was requested and quickly alerted on the vehicle. Deputies then located Heroin, Methamphetamine, and Marijuana. Following a further search, a […]
Read More »School district may receive raises next year
JASPER, Ga. – During their FY20 (fiscal year 2020) discussion on Friday, May 31, 2019 the Pickens Board of Education discussed potential raises for the district in the coming year. According to Chief Financial Officer Amy Smith (presenter pictured to the left above), a 4.45% increase is currently expected, with certified staff receiving a $3,000 […]
Read More »Fugitive still being sought by Sheriff’s Office
JASPER, Ga. – The Picken’s County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking the whereabouts of Dustin Anthony Fendley for outstanding warrants as of Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Fendley is wanted for aggravated assault, battery against a pregnant female and false imprisonment. This information was posted to the Picken’s County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page on Monday, June […]
Read More »Vaping Field Test presented to BOE by Clint Anderson
JASPER, Ga. – A Vaping Field Test with the potential to examine the chemical composition of solids, powders, liquids, and gels utilizing a handheld laser reader and an updatable database of substances was presented by Clint Anderson of the company Safeware during the Board of Education meeting held on Friday, April 12, 2019. The device, […]
Read More »Pickens BOE Presents Several Students with Awards
JASPER, Ga. – The Pickens County Board of Education presented awards to several students during their regular board meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Emily Robinson was awarded the title Valedictorian, while Rosa Willis won Salutatorian. These titles are based on class ranking, determined by student Grade Point Average. Robinson isn’t entirely sure where she wishes […]
Read More »Cause of Fire at Mountainside Manor Apartments Still Unknown
JASPER, Ga. – The cause of the fire at Mountainside Manor Apartments off of Bill Hasty Blvd. that occurred on Wednesday, September 24, 2019 is still currently under investigation. The initial call for the incident came through at 2:49 pm. Cherokee County Fire Department’s line truck appeared on scene to assist Pickens County Fire Fighters […]
Read More »Tate receiving new fire department
JASPER, Ga. – Tate will be receiving a new fire department at 58 Worley Crossroads Jasper, Ga 30143 (at the corner of Worley Crossroads and Old Canton Road). The groundbreaking was held on-site on Wednesday, May 30, 2019 at 9 a.m. According to Tucker Green, chairman of the Pickens Board of Education, the fire department will […]
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