Tammy Jarret Recognized for Ten Years of Service to the County
We would like to take a moment to spotlight some of our employees who were recognized at last night’s Board of Commissioners meeting. First was Ms. Tammy Jarret of the Tax Assessor’s office who was recognized for 10 years of service to the county. Following her, Mrs. Stephanie Gooch was given a tearful word of […]
Read More »Water Board Meeting Agenda for Thursday, July 18, 2023
THE PICKENS COUNTY WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY Water Board Meeting Thursday, July 18, 2023, at 6:00 pm Pickens County Administrative Building AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Approval of Minutes III. Guest IV. Old Business A. Price Creek Road B. Mullinax Road and Gibson Trail Line Installation V. New Business A. Tyler – New Computer […]
Read More »Fire Marshal Ian Norton has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief
Fire Chief John Sherrer is pleased to announce that Fire Marshal Ian Norton has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief of the Jasper Fire Department effective January 11,2023. Assistant Chief Norton started his career with the City of Jasper as a Volunteer Firefighter over twenty years ago and has worked his way up […]
Read More »Pickens County Man Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children
Jasper, GA (December 16, 2022) – On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, Kelly Eugene Howard, age 49, of Pickens County, Georgia, was arrested and charged with one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit. The GBI CEACC Unit began an investigation into Howard’s online activity after receiving […]
Read More »Burglary, Aggravated Assault, and Arson Charges Pending After Man Breaks into Private Residence
On November 20, 2022, deputies responded to Skidder Way, Jasper, GA in reference to a call from a female that an ex-boyfriend, Scott Eric Shane Wallace (54 years old) had entered the residence without consent and threatened to burn the residence down. Wallace would not respond when deputies arrived. Wallace had multiple Aggravated Assault warrants […]
Read More »Cool Springs Baptist Church, partnering with There’s Hope for The Hungry
Cool Springs Baptist Church, partnering with There’s Hope for The Hungry, offers non-perishable food to those in need on Thursday, November 10th, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. No ID required. Services will be provided inside, with Covid-19 precautions taken. Cool Springs Baptist Church is located at 4671 Hwy. 53 East, Tate, Georgia. Call (770) […]
Read More »David Ralston announces he will not run again for Speaker of the House
Mr. Ralston will not seek another term as Speaker of the House.
Read More »Harbor Freight Tools to Open This Winter
Harbor Freight Tools has announced it will open a new store in Jasper, GA this winter, which is expected to bring between 25-30 new jobs to the local community. See the attached press release for more information, and where to apply. HFT EARLY PRESS RELEASE- Jasper, GA
Read More »Missing Person- Nickolas Ragsdale of Jasper Ga
Nickolas Ragsdale is 18 years old and was last seen in November 2021 on Robin Rd. in Jasper, Georgia. If you have had any contact with Nickolas or know of his whereabouts, please contact Detective Joe Price at 706-253-8935.
Read More »Congratulations to Tate Elementary School
CONGRATULATIONS to Tate Elementary School! The Georgia Foundation for Public Education Rural Education Fund has awarded the school $10,000 for a StoryWalk Literacy Program. Tate was one of only seven schools in the state awarded the grant. Tate Elementary School will use its robust outdoor space to implement StoryWalk, a program that promotes literacy, wellness, […]
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