Doris V. Martin September 25, 1922 – June 08, 2019 Mrs. Doris Martin, age 96 of Jasper, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Wildwood Healthcare. Mrs. Martin is survived by her Daughter: Karen Thomas of Jasper; Granddaughter: Lorraine Collett of Cartersville; Great-Grandchildren: Christopher York, Megan Harrison, and T.J. Collett; Great-Great-Grandchildren: Mackenzie Harrison and Tayden […]
Read More »The Pickens Report – May 2019
THE PICKENS REPORT MAY 2019 Another busy month has passed for Pickens County with lots in store for the Summer. Currently, local contractor Jimmy Stewart is working on constructing the new Tate Fire Station through SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) funding. Local contractor Noland Construction is removing the outdated building and grading the […]
Read More »The Pickens Report – April 2019
THE PICKENS REPORT APRIL 2019 A great deal of activity is ongoing across the county a testament to the pretty weather and good economic times. Pickens County Government is experiencing no shortage of these activities. The SPLOST (Special-Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax) funded construction of Moss Fire Department off Carlan Road is complete excluding a few […]
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North Georgia Senior Living Presented by Cameron Hall: Discussing Respite Care
BKP and Jessi from Cameron Hall in Ellijay discuss Respite Care and how they are able to help with it.
Read More »Ask the Doc! Discussing Small Cell Lung Cancer
Dr. William Whaley is back with his weekly segment answering a viewer’s question about small cell lung cancer and another question about leg tingling and numbness.
Read More »The Pickens Report – March 2019
THE PICKENS REPORT MARCH 2019 Spring has arrived in Pickens County. This time of year is marked with beautifully blooming foliage across the county. In the spirit of the season, Pickens County Government is collaborating with Keep Pickens Beautiful for “Tire Amnesty April”. This recycling program allows for any Pickens family to recycle four tires […]
Read More »North Georgia Senior Living Presented by Cameron Hall: Spring Into Savings
Jessi joins BKP to discuss the amazing savings going on if you move into Cameron Hall by the end of April!
Read More »Ask the Doc! Discussing Adrenal Cancer and Feeling Numbness
Dr. Whaley joins the show to answer one viewer’s questions about adrenal cancer and another viewer’s about feeling numbness.
Read More »2019 STATEWIDE TURKEY HUNTING SEASON OPENS MARCH 23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2019 STATEWIDE TURKEY HUNTING SEASON OPENS MARCH 23 SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (March 18, 2019) – Georgia turkey hunters are ready for the season to open on Saturday, Mar. 23. The 2019 turkey hunting season should be a fair season, similar to 2018, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources […]
Read More »Mulch
Mulch is a very important tool in any gardeners’ toolkit. In addition, it does a lot more than simply make beds look nicer. Mulch serves a variety of different purposes that are beneficial to plants around your house. Let’s talk about the different types of mulch that are out there and how they can help […]
Read More »Suzanne Elizabeth McMullen: Obituary
Suzanne Elizabeth McMullen March 29, 1929 – March 6, 2019 Suzanne Elizabeth McMullen, age 89 of Jasper, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at her home in Bent Tree. She was born March 29, 1929 to Calvin and Jerusha Bowers in Kershaw, South Carolina. She is survived by her husband, Vance McMullen of Jasper; her […]
Read More »Virgil Conway Gray: Obituary
Virgil Conway Gray January 10, 1922 – February 28, 2019 Virgil Conway Gray Jr., age 97, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at his home in Jasper. He was born January 10, 1922 to Virgil and Myrtle Gray Sr. in Atlanta, Georgia. He proudly served his country during World War II in the Pacific and […]
Read More »Phyllis Parker Eidson: Obituary
Phyllis Parker Eidson November 11, 1939 – February 24, 2019 Phyllis Parker Eidson, age 79, of Jasper, Georgia passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. She was born November 11, 1939 to Burns and Bert Parker in Charleston, South Carolina. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Dewey and loved […]
Read More »Elene Bunch Martin: Obituary
Elene Bunch Martin March 3, 1934 – February 24, 2019 Elene Bunch Martin, age 84, of Fairmount, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Tranquility Hospice at Cobb. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Mike Kimbrell of Powder Springs, Denise and Bobby Wester of Lithia Springs; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and […]
Read More »Michael Alexander Ray: Obituary
Michael Alexander Ray January 25, 1949 – February 14, 2019 Michael Alexander Ray, age 70, of Jasper, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. He was born January 25, 1949 to Truman and Francis Ray in Atlanta, Georgia. He is survived by his sons, Justin Ray of Cleveland, Tennessee and Andrew Ray […]
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