Nechvatal named as Chamber Executive Director
Jasper, GA – The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Gerry Nechvatal to lead the Chamber as Executive Director, effective Thursday, September 1, 2016. From Board Chair Amberle Godfrey: “Gerry is a known commodity in our community. He brings a vast amount of experience and needed […]
Read More »CANDIDATES QUALIFIED FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2016
CITY OF JASPER – SPECIAL ELECTION For The Unexpired Term of Allison Boyle, Resigned Susan Hayes Piantedosi Sonny Proctor CITY OF NELSON – SPECIAL ELECTION For The Unexpired Term of Jackie Jarrett and Thad Thacker, Resigned Lamar Kellett James Queen Kelsey Riehl
Read More »The GBI Crime Lab Receives Synthetic Opioid Carfentanil
Decatur, GA – Within the past week, the GBI Crime Lab’s drug identification unit received three cases from separate seizures of the synthetic opioid carfentanil. Carfentanil is a fentanyl analog used as a tranquilizer on large animals such as elephants. It is purported to be 100 times stronger than fentanyl and suspected of playing a […]
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Hit and Run by Walmart in Gilmer County leaves 18 year old with serious injuries
Police are investigating a hit and run which occurred Friday night, August 12th at approximately 10:40 pm. FYN spoke with the sister of the 18 year old man who was struck while searching for his phone on the service road which runs by the Walmart in Gilmer County. The hit and run left the […]
Read More »Pickens County 4th of July Parade 2016
Monday July 4th Independence Day Parade Location: Downtown Jasper at 10:00 am. Brought to you by the Jasper Lions Club. It was a gorgeous day and lots of folks came out to celebrate Independence Day! Enjoy the slideshow below: [cincopa AwKAtldN3ayA]
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Helicopter makes a hard landing next to Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, GA
An Air Methods Helicopter from Gainesville had a (hard landing) in the field next to Piedmont Mountainside Hospital as it arrived to pick up a patient Friday evening, April 15th. A &T Towing removed the helicopter. According to Christina Brodsly, Air Methods Director of Corporate Communication, A Helicopter had a hard landing in Jasper, […]
Read More »Commissioner Rob Jones signs Proclamation – Designates April Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Pickens County Commissioner Rob Jones signs Proclamation designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Visit Georgia Network to end Sexual Assault for more info.
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New Management Team at Shottenkirk Ford Jasper
Shottenkirk Ford in Jasper, GA invites you to come visit! The new management team, led by John Higham, is ready to do business the way the customer wants – great deals combined with great service! Shottenkirk Ford wants to take care of its customers and the community. Shottenkirk Ford in Jasper, GA wants you to […]
Read More »JNC recommends candidates for Appalachian Judicial Circuit
The Judicial Nominating Commission has submitted recommendations to fill vacancies within the Superior Court of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit. The vacancies within the Appalachian Judicial Circuit were created by the appointment of the Honorable Amanda Mercier to the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia and the resignation of the Honorable Roger Bradley. Governor […]
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