The Small Business Development Center wants you to know they are here to help. One-on-one no-cost consulting is available. Small business owners can contact us at [email protected] Their website is also being updated frequently to reflect changes in these programs: SBA Disaster Loans and Programs: https://www.georgiasbdc.org/sba-economic-injury-disaster-loan/ Response and Recovery Resources: https://www.georgiasbdc.org/response-and-recovery/ Visit the SBA website for more information: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources You […]
Read More »New Data Supports Social Distancing Now More Than Ever
News Release from the Department of Public Health – April 2, 2020 Atlanta – As Governor Brian Kemp and DPH Commissioner Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.P.H., finalize the details of the Executive Order requiring Georgians to shelter in place, it is important to emphasize why these measures are needed now to keep all Georgians healthy […]
Read More »Tate Elementary School Have a Special Message for their Students!
Tate Elementary teachers wanted to share some love with the community. Teachers are heartbroken that they are not returning to school this year and they still want the students to know they are loved.
Read More »Suspension of traditional school classes in Georgia has been extended through April 24
Jasper, GA – Suspension of traditional school classes in Georgia has been extended through April 24, according to an announcement by Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday. This date could change to a later date depending upon directives by Governor Kemp. The local board of education suspended traditional classes at its March 12th meeting to be […]
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Volunteer for COVID-19 Response
Volunteer for COVID-19 Response Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is receiving offers from medical professionals and other individuals looking for ways to help with the COVID-19 response. An effective response relies on volunteers who are pre-credentialed and organized. Georgia Responds is Georgia’s health and medical volunteer program which matches the skills […]
Read More »A Thank You to our Sports Sponsors
If you are enjoying the Player of the Week section please thank your local sponsors!
Read More »Spring Forward – Remember to change your clocks
Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 8th. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead before you go to bed.
Read More »A Thank You to our Sports Sponsors
If you are enjoying the Player of the Week section please thank your local sponsors!
Read More »Jasper Middle School Students Serve Up Tasty Dish in Competition
The Georgia School Nutrition Program’s Fueling Georgia’s Future offered an opportunity for students to put their cooking talents to work by competing in the Student Chef Competition open to Georgia’s Middle School and High School Students. Pickens County was represented by cooking duo, Carly Patterson and Isaac Kuyper. Their coach is JMS Cooking Club sponsor, […]
Read More »A Thank You to our Sports Sponsors
If you are enjoying the Player of the Week section please thank your local sponsors!
Read More »A Thank You to our Sports Sponsors
If you are enjoying the Player of the Week section please thank your local sponsors!
Read More »Pickens County fatal fire ruled accidental
ATLANTA – Around 4:00 A.M. on the morning of February 9, the Pickens County Fire Department responded to a residential fire located off of Derby Lane in Jasper, Georgia. After extinguishment, emergency personnel discovered the body of Katheryn Patrice Singer Avery, 66, in the basement of the home. “The 2,000 square-foot, single-story home was nearly […]
Read More »Celebrate LOVE with this Circuit World Special
Circuit World is having a Valentine’s Special! Click here to view more!
Read More »Instant-Runoff Bill in Georgia Save Georgia Money
Written by: John Pudner, Executive Director of Takeback.org An Instant-Runoff bill will hopefully be introduced in the Georgia legislature this year. The arguments against passing it are nonsensical. A simple description of Instant-runoff is when you go and vote if no candidate gets 51% of the vote you do not need to come back and […]
Read More »Pickens County Health Department Closed Friday Due to Inclement Weather
For Immediate Release Jasper, GA – Due to inclement weather conditions, the Pickens County Health Department in Jasper, Georgia will be closed on Friday, February 7th. We regret this inconvenience to the public. All updates will be posted to the North Georgia Health District website at www.nghd.org.
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