Jasper, GA – WIC hosted their annual drive in Pickens County on Tuesday, July 18, at 8:00 A.M. The event allows families to come to the local health department to receive resources in the community they may not be aware of. Local agencies such as Ferst Foundation, Pickens County Library, Habitat for Humanity, Parents as […]
Read More »Pickens County Fourth of July Schedule
Every year Pickens County celebrates our freedom on the Fourth of July. Activities include the fair, a parade, entertainment, and fireworks! It is family friendly and has something for all ages! This year we are getting a head start on our celebration with a posted schedule of the events below. Schedule: Fair – Friday, […]
Read More »Upcoming Roads To Be Paved
Jasper, GA – Pickens County Public Works is well into its paving projects having completed Old Tate Road and Burnt Mountain Road last week and currently paving Cain Trail, and Thompson Lane (Hwy. 53 West side). They also plan to be moving on to Tilley Road and Swan Bridge Road in the coming weeks. Additionally, […]
Read More »Following Guilty Plea Miller Attempts To Make Prison Sentence Favorable
Attorney Mark Miller plead guilty Wednesday, July 19, to multiple counts of theft and financial fraud. The day after Miller received his sentence, he phoned his wife from the Pickens County Adult Detention Center. The call took a turn when Miller asked his wife for a specific favor in relation to his time being served, […]
Read More »July City Council Meeting
On Monday, July 10, 2017 the City Council met to discuss this month’s agenda. At this meeting the council chose to approve a skid steer from last month’s meeting. This will be an upgrade from the current equipment and hopefully benefit the workers. Follow up with more details on this story with “Skid Steer Disagreements“. […]
Read More »Pickens County Cannery Opens July 5th!
The Pickens County Cannery is set to open Wednesday, July 5. The canning plant is operated by the Pickens County Agriculture Education Program, and provides a place for the community to process fruits and vegetables for the season. Operations are based on both a morning schedule and afternoon schedule. On Wednesday, July 5th, Thursday, July […]
Read More »Residents Say They Are Being Forced To Pay Insurance On Their Family Pet
Jasper, GA – Pickens County residents Kenny and Sharon Prather claim that they are being forced by Pickens County to pay insurance on their family dog, Annabelle. Annabelle was adopted by the couple from the Pickens County Animal shelter back in May of 2015. The Prathers say she received a nearly perfect score, before her […]
Read More »Arrest made in Pickens County after search warrant recovers numerous stolen items
Pickens County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on July 11th for a residence on Reavis Road in Marble Hill. The search recovered numerous stolen items and may also include property from Cherokee County’s jurisdiction. Tony Elbert Merrell, 45, was arrested after the warrant was served to search his home and the surrounding property. He […]
Read More »Arrest Made In Serious Hit And Run In Pickens County
Sunday, June 25 a hit and run occurred between a motorcyclist and a pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck allegedly hit the motorcycle head on and fled the scene leaving the driver seriously injured. The victim is currently in ICU in serious condition. Sources tell us the motorcyclist received assistance from motorists who stopped […]
Read More »Tate Elementary Starts The Year With A New Principal
Jasper, GA – On July 24, 2017, Stephanie Hall was approved to be the new Principal for Tate Elementary School for the 2017-18 school year. Former Principal, Sandy Layman took a position at the Central Office. Hall graduated from Pickens High School in 1988 and then attended North Georgia College where she received her Bachelor’s […]
Read More »Skid Steer Disagreements
Although a few members short, Mayor Weaver brought attention to the council a matter that had been declined last month, the purchase of a new skid steer for $60,611. Donnie Fowler spoke to the council and insisted that a new skid steer would help with much larger projects and would provide safety to those operating […]
Read More »Jasper Middle School Changes Drop-Off and Pick-Up Areas
Jasper Middle School is hoping to make traffic flow smoother this year by changing a well known morning and afternoon routine. The new arrangement should ease the congestion on Highway 53. Buses will begin dropping off and picking up in the front parking lot while car riders will begin dropping off and picking up in […]
Read More »Cuddle Bear Drive
Faith McAllister is raising funds for the Cuddle Bear book drive in order to place a Cuddle Bear book and stuffed animal in the hands of children in our community. This program is offered by USBORNE Books & More. The publisher of the book will be matching each donation made by 50%. If you donate […]
Read More »Hit And Run Update
Wednesday, June 28, Thomas Marlow had his first court appearance in Pickens County. Judge Alan Morris set his bond at $100,000, cash only, and made the statement to Marlow: “Leaving the scene of an accident shows you are not willing to stick around and makes you a flight risk.” He will be applying for an […]
Read More »Pickens County Board of Commissioners Holds Meeting June 15, 2017
Pickens County held its regular board meeting on June, 15 2017. The Board approved to accept the bid of $1,662,000 from Northwest Georgia Paving to go forward with the Asphalt Paving Project. For the project $536,000 will be from the state and Pickens County will be matching the rest with our SPLOST funds. At […]
Read More »Wooden Bridge Repairs
While Pickens favorite wooden bridge is still currently closed for repairs, the bridge is still open to pedestrians so feel free to take a stroll across it. Access to The Woodbridge Inn restaurant is still available by taking a short detour through Chambers Street or Birch Street. Pickens County government has made a statement that […]
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