JASPER, Ga. – The citizens of Pickens County breathe a sigh of relief today as County Commission Chairman Rob Jones shares information on funding for repairs of the damage that has shut down Jones Mountain Road close to two months ago. Citizens have been avoiding the area since February 22, 2019, when the county closed […]
Read More »CORE receives grant and state office at ribbon-cutting
ELLIJAY, Ga. – “This is the kind of project that will spread prosperity throughout our entire region. It is the kind of skin-in-the-game project that deserves support…” Georgia Speaker of the House, David Ralston praised the CORE Facility in Ellijay who hosted their official ribbon-cutting today. Nestled just off Maddox Drive on the banks of […]
Read More »Water issues resolved at city council
JASPER, Ga. – Water issues are turning up in force with Jasper dealing with new dump fees and a new leachate site. The council approved new dump fees for the water pollution control plant. While these new fews do not open the city to new vendors, according to City Manager Brandon Douglas, because of the […]
Read More »City addresses Adult Entertainment sign
JASPER, Ga. – Citizens are still in confusion about a sign appearing at the Shops of Jasper announcing “Adult Entertainment” coming soon. According to City Manager Brandon Douglas, the City has no application or permitting for an adult entertainment business or signage at this location. He went on to note the property owner has also […]
Read More »Cove Road Reopens to single lane traffic
JASPER, Ga. – The City of Jasper has officially reopened Cove Road after rock slides have had it closed for nearly a month. However, with yesterday’s reopening of the road, there is a catch. Today will see only one lane of traffic available to citizens as clearing, repairs, and stabilization of the area begins in […]
Read More »BOC considers vending contract in Recreation Dept
JASPER, Ga. – The Pickens County Board of Commissioners began considerations for their vending contracts at the Recreation Department. During their monthly work session, the commissioners listened to details presented proposals from Coca-Cola Company and Pepsi Co. While Pickens has used Pepsi for the last few years, this year’s bid packages were presented to the […]
Read More »Speaker Ralston Announces North Georgia Office of the Center for Rural Prosperity & Innovation in Ellijay
(The following is a Press Release from the Office of David Ralston, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives.) ELLIJAY, Ga. – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced that the Center for Rural Prosperity & Innovation has opened a North Georgia Office in Ellijay. The office is located in the Collaboration on River’s Edge […]
Read More »Pickens flooding in the storm
JASPER, Ga. – Parts of Pickens are falling victim to the heavy storms and rain as water levels rise. Citizens are sending in photos of the damage during the storm. Already cancelling the “Piggin in the Park” event Lee Newton Park, event planners are still trying to look at possibly continuing the event tomorrow at […]
Read More »Jasper receives Audit for city and chamber
JASPER, Ga. – Jasper saw the presentation of the 2018 Audit for both the City and Chamber during the June City Council meeting with reports for each. Presented by Rushton and Company, CPA’s, the Audit held an unmodified opinion for the city, meaning Rushton did not have to change or alter anything with their opinion […]
Read More »Piedmont Hospitals Support National Drug Take Back Day
PRESS RELEASE FROM PIEDMONT MOUNTAINSIDE Jasper, Ga. (April 16, 2019) – From 1999 to 2010, opioid-related deaths in Georgia increased by 500 percent. In 2016, there were close to 1,000 deaths involving opioids in the state and those numbers are continuing to increase. Facing those statistics and knowing that all healthcare systems need to play a […]
Read More »Cove Creek Fish Rodeo returns
JASPER, Ga. – With roughly 25 years of the annual Fish Rodeo, the city is preparing once again for this beloved event. The Council heard the required request, and subsequently approved, for the Pickens County Sportsman Club Annual Fish Rodeo this month to allow the event in May. Sportsman Club representative Walt Cagle offered fliers […]
Read More »Deputy dies in Pickens training facility
(Photo from Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Social Media) JASPER, Ga. – Two families mourn today after the sudden death of Deputy Sheriff II Spencer Englett, 29, during training in Pickens County. Englett was recently married and had just begun his first day of training in Pickens, but served as a deputy of Forsyth […]
Read More »Replacements, Rebuilds, and Resolutions in Jasper’s April Council
JASPER, Ga. – April’s expenses for the Jasper City Council are on the rise as they approve purchases and bids alongside an approval for over $100,000 for the Cove Road incident. These purchases came from three different departments looking to update equipment for the coming spring months. The Jasper Police Department sought approval, and received […]
Read More »Council talks speed vs. safety in Cove Road Issues
JASPER, Ga. – Citizens of Jasper listened as Mayor John Weaver offered updates on proposals and plans for the Cove Road rockslide recovery. The council addressed the rockslide with information from City Manager Brandon Douglas who said the city has retained the services of Geostabilization Engineering for stabilization and repairs from the rockslide. Douglas said […]
Read More »Piedmont Brings New, Unique Support Program to its Local Hospitals
Public Release by: Piedmont Healthcare Atlanta, Ga. (March 13, 2019) – Piedmont Healthcare now offers Rachel’s Gift, a non-profit program that provides support and guidance services to families who have suffered the loss of an infant, at 10 of its hospital locations. Started in 2008, Rachel’s Gift partners with hospitals to assist families through the initial […]
Read More »Major Fire Dept issues rise in March City Council
JASPER, Ga. – Several issues have mounted up on the Jasper Fire Department in the last month. The issues are also mounting into a major budget issue for the city as they seek repair Fire Engine #2 from engine troubles and deal with an unbudgeted Fire Interface Purchase. Both of the issues come amid a […]
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