JASPER, Ga. – With a review of city manager applications in November, the City Council was further updated at December’s meeting about accepted and Scheduled interviews for December 10 for candidates for the position. With four interviews set for Monday, the candidate pool is shrinking towards a final decision to hire a full time City […]
Read More »Kemp Rallies Supporters in Pickens
JASPER, Ga. – As part of his 27-day bus tour, Georgia Governor candidate Brian Kemp stopped at the Appalachian Gun, Pawn, and Range to visit locals and connect with Georgians during his campaign. Kemp stated about the tour, “We’ve been having to really work hard on our fundraising to offset the billionaires in California and […]
Read More »DA Sosebee begins information campaign in schools
ELLIJAY, Ga – The Appalachian Judicial Circuit’s District Attorney, Alison Sosebee, began her campaign today in Fannin Middle School and Gilmer High School with presentations for students about the rising trend of vaping in all forms. Speaking to the students she shared some of the responses that authorities have begun included harsher penalties for vape […]
Read More »Superintendent Wilson speaks on “Vaping” epidemic
Jasper, Ga – As reports continue on the rising trend by high schoolers across North Georgia using Vape devices, Pickens County Schools Superintendent Dr. Carlton Wilson has officially released a statement regarding it. Calling for help from parents and guardians, Dr. Wilson reminds them that using or sharing a vaping device is a violation of […]
Read More »Pickens dedicates Veterans Memorial
JASPER, Ga. – It’s not Veterans’ Day, but you might think it was if you were in Pickens County on August 9 as they finally dedicated their long-awaited Veterans Memorial next to Lee Newton Park. Situated at the edge of the parking lot on Stegall Drive, the Memorial opened for the public with an official dedication […]
Read More »Sharktop Ridge land annexed into Jasper
JASPER, Ga. – The second part of the development of Sharktop Ridge Road has reached its conclusion with a city approval to annex the land into the city. Originally meeting last month to discuss the topic, the council had agreed to table the item to allow for a more detailed study on Burnt Mountain Road as […]
Read More »Kirk Raffield sworn in at Jasper City Council
JASPER, Ga. – After May’s primary election night, Kirk Raffield pulled out a close victory of 272 votes to his opponents 262. With the 50.94 percent results, Raffield attended the city of Jasper’s June council meeting to be officially sworn in as a part of the council. With it being his first meeting, Raffield swore […]
Read More »Pickens BOC approves “Ready Pickens” Program
JASPER, Ga. – A new collaborative effort saw attention at the Pickens County Board of Commissioner’s April meeting. Known as “Ready Pickens,” the effort could improve the public safety readiness of citizens and students in the county. Currently, Pickens High School has a pathway for law enforcement and public safety for its students. According to the presentation at […]
Read More »Mass Shootings: Guns, Games, or God?
Why is it that every time there is a shooting in this country, my feeds get flooded by blame. All I see is article after article on who or what I should be blaming for the latest shooting. “It’s because of video game violence!” “No, it’s the gun control laws!” “It’s about religion.” “Blame the […]
Read More »Ordinances and Zoning changes in July Council
JASPER, – The City Council is moving forward with ordinance changes and zoning issues in July with approvals for 2nd readings and zoning parcels. The second reading for the new cruelty to animals ordinance and a second reading for changes to definitions and uses for Vape Shops were both approved in July’s meeting. As the […]
Read More »Piedmont Mountainside named one of the Nation’s Top 100 Hospitals
Jasper, Ga. (March 11, 2019) — Piedmont Mountainside Hospital has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health™. The study spotlights the top-performing hospitals in the U.S. based on a balanced scorecard of publicly available clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics and data. “At Piedmont Mountainside, we share a commitment to providing unsurpassed […]
Read More »Truck fire shuts down 515
JASPER, Ga. – Traffic is grinding to a halt on Highway 515 southbound today as a tractor trailer accident resulted in a fire. According to reports from the Jasper Fire Department, the incident is not only completely shutting down Highway 515 Southbound, but is backing up and affecting all traffic stops in the area of […]
Read More »Jonah Lane Rezoning under legal questioning
The Jasper City Council went into closed session in February to discuss their action on Jonah Lane from December 2019. Mayor John Weaver told citizens they were discussing a legal issue with Jonah Lane and recognized City Attorney Bill Pickett to give the City’s official stance on the rezoning. Pickett said that the Council did […]
Read More »Pickens County Schools are CLOSED January 29, 2019
Jasper, Georgia – Due to predicted winter weather, the Pickens County School District will be closed for all students and staff on TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2019. All school activities, including athletic events and after-school programs, will be canceled. All Pickens County School District buildings will be closed. Information will be provided on the Pickens County […]
Read More »Jasper still waiting for new City Manager
JASPER, Ga. – Despite a special called meeting of the Jasper City Council with a “City Manager Appointment” item on the agenda, no new public information is available. At this time, Mayor John Weaver said that the council is recomending the current City Manager, Jim Looney, to move forward with the process. This means that […]
Read More »Pickens BOC approves Sunday Sales
JASPER, Ga. – A Special Called Meeting saw the Pickens County Board of Commissioners approve a resolution to officially adhere to election results from November. The Sunday Sales question on Novembers ballot resulted in 63.55% approval, that’s 8,205 votes. Though election results showed the county’s wishes, it still had to be approved by the Board. […]
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