News release: GEORGIA DOT resumes pavement edge repair in Pickens County.
Read More »The State of Our State
News release by Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega), Senate Majority Whip:
Read More »Give Incentives To Businesses!
Opinion submitted by Ken Herron: The most important thing that our country can do is to work toward full employment. When everybody has a job, everybody pays taxes and our efforts to balance the budget are easier to accomplish. Our welfare responsibilities are easier to cover and our communities are easier to manage.
Read More »Health Officials Still Urge You to Get Your Flu Shot
North Georgia – Have you had your flu shot yet? Flu activity is high in Georgia and the peak of the flu season is still ahead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend that unvaccinated people get vaccinated*. While some of the viruses spreading this season are different from those in […]
Read More »Scheduled For February: Public Hearings Regarding Changes To Fishing Regulations
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (January 23, 2015) – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is proposing changes to fishing regulations. The proposed changes would remove the ‘mountain’ trout season and open all trout water to year-round angling.
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Dragons Scorch “Senior Night”
The Pickens High School Dragons wrestling team recognized its senior class with brief ceremony between matches over Union and Cherokee. Pickens picked up two wins on the night, pouncing on the Panthers 48-36 before charbroiling Cherokee 48-27.
Read More »PCSO Arrest Report Through 1/19
The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) allows for www.fetchyournews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Pickens County. Those arrests are posted on www.fetchyournews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been […]
Read More »PHS Wrestling Update
The Pickens Wrestling team traveled to Lambert High School on Wednesday Night for a set of matches with Lambert and Duluth High School. This set of duals were the last road matches for the Dragons and would see them face two 6A schools for the first time this year.
Read More »Mr. Charles “Chuck” Monroe Duncan: Obituary
Charles “Chuck” Monroe Duncan , age 68, of Talking Rock died Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Gordon Hospital in Calhoun.
Read More »Former L.A.P.D. Deputy Chief Speaks at Rotary Club of Jasper
“Are police warriors or guardians?” asks Reiter at Rotary. “Every twenty to twenty-five years or so law enforcement goes through a introspection which betters the agencies and their communities,” informed Lou Reiter retired officer and police consultant. He has been active in law enforcement for 50 years.
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Annual Winter Ball Held at Historic Tate House
The Pickens Chamber of Commerce Annual Winter Ball was held last Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 6:00-11:00 p.m. at the historic Tate House. The event was sponsored by Renasant Bank. The evening included dinner, entertainment, and a silent auction. A great time was had by all in attendance.
Read More »Tea Party Talk – Is This Your Cup of Tea?
“Let’s talk about the Constitution” is the theme of our program for the January meeting of the Pickens County Ga Tea Party. Mr. Richard Gruetter, founder of Preserve Our Constitution, Inc., www.pocusa.info , is our guest speaker; and he will educate as well as entertain us with insight into our Constitution, based on his many […]
Read More »Mrs. Evelyn Mullinax Gibson: Obituary
Mrs. Evelyn Mullinax Gibson, age 95 of Jasper, GA passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Grandview Health Care in Jasper.
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