Jasper, GA – A Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic is coming to East Church Street next to Save-A-Lot Pickens County. It is expected to serve 6,000 veterans a year and is said to open in 2018. The Atlanta VA Health Care System has entered into a lease agreement with AFTK, LLC that will bring the clinic […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners Work Session
Jasper, GA – At this month’s Board of Commissioners Work Session, the board discussed the LMIG 2018 road paving schedule. The list is not complete, but already includes roads such as Lumber Company and Upper Grandview. It will be determined after approval which roads will be paved by the county and by contractors. Following the […]
Read More »Serve Saturday
Serve Saturday is one of many ways a church can go out and help our community. Revolution Church hosts the project called Serve Saturday. The projects vary from month to month in order to provide help in a wide range of locations. The event allows people to come together and participate in different odd jobs […]
Read More »Water and Sewer Authority
On Monday, July 17, 2017 the Water and Sewer Authority met to review the month of June. Last month late fees were lower than usual at 177, while generally there is over 200 fees. The Water and Sewer Authority noted the county is growing around six to eight water meters a month. Last year, only […]
Read More »Georgia Mountain Regional Commission Contract
Jasper, GA – The Georgia Mountain Regional Commission (GMRC) Contract was number four on the Board of Commissioners Work Session agenda this month. The contract proposed working with other communities to receive new and updated aerial photography of Pickens County. The cost of obtaining the new photos would be $17,875.53. This would be part of […]
Read More »Pickens County Sheriff’s Office In Search Of Wanted Man
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office are asking for assistance in locating a wanted man. Christopher Hollifield, currently wanted for kidnapping with bodily injury, false imprisonment, aggravated assault, interference with a 911 call, and aggravated battery. Hollifield allegedly beat a female friend while holding her captive for several hours. He was last seen July 18, […]
Read More »Job Fair
Job fair events are popular in the eyes of both employers and potential employees. For a job seeker, there are many advantages to attending a job fair. This gives you a chance to put a face to your resume and allows you to gain some interview practice. Pickens County American Legion Post 149 and the Georgia […]
Read More »Back-To-School Supply Drive
In Georgia, the average family spends over $100 on school supplies. This can be a hassle for middle class parents and it becomes a burden for poor families. School supplies are not at the top of many families budgets when it can be a struggle to keep food on the table. Although lower than the […]
Read More »Christian Starks Playing For The Big League!
5th grader Christian Starks has always had a passion for baseball. He began at the age of 3 playing T Ball for Pickens County Recreational Department and soon after joined the Jasper City League. After playing for Jasper he found new opportunities in Cherokee County. He was recruited by East Cobb Baseball Academy to play […]
Read More »Summer Lunch Program
Community Christian Fellowship Church has been working with MUST Ministries as a host for the Summer Lunch Program. With this program the community can come together to provide lunch each summer weekday to help children throughout our county. This year the program started June 10th to deliver food to children that eat free and reduced […]
Read More »Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Begins Sorting Through Hundreds Of Stolen Items
Subsequent to the arrest of Tony Merrell officers have retrieved over 1,000 items in potentially stolen property. Detectives say the property came from Pickens and surrounding counties and were allegedly either traded to Merrell for drugs or he paid for them. Merrell has been charged with three counts of theft by receiving, two counts of […]
Read More »Open House And School Supply Lists
Pickens County Schools begin Tuesday, August 1st this year. Before the learning begins, our schools have provided a list of the open house dates and supply lists for elementary grades below. 2017-2018 Supply Lists KINDERGARTEN: scissors (blunt tip), 2 packs 24 count crayons, 8 glue sticks, #2 Pencils – no mechanical please, baby wipes, 1 […]
Read More »Sex Offender Captured
Russell Jones, has been located in North Carolina and was captured June 22, 2017 by U.S. Marshals. On April 26, 2017 Pickens County Sheriff’s Office asked for public assistance in locating an absconded sex offender, Russell Jones. He supposedly moved into the Pickens area from West Virginia. The address he provided to West Virginia was […]
Read More »Animal Shelter Employee Fired
On Friday, June 16 Pickens Animal Shelter posted a picture on facebook of a male kitten to help find him a new home. The kitten was thought to be a stray due to the lack of a collar and being injured. The following day the kitten was able to find a new home. Within the […]
Read More »Animal Shelter Situation Escalates
Former shelter employee Judy Moody and Protect Pickens Pets are making plans to be at this month’s commissioner meeting to confront Rob Jones. At the meeting, they say they will be bringing the following concerns and demands: -You should have the right to choose your family pet, even if it is a pit bull, German […]
Read More »Jasper Farmers Market
This year is Jasper Farmer’s Markets’ 18th season. The market’s purpose is to help provide income for local producers, fresh and local products for customers, and a gathering place to help create and develop a greater sense of community. FYN attended the market Saturday, June 17, to see, the outstanding amount of fresh fruit […]
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