• Political divisions lead to local defamation lawsuit

    JASPER, Ga. – The ripple effect of last year’s political divisions has now boiled over in a defamation lawsuit filed with the Superior Court of Pickens County. No matter your cause, it’s a fair assumption that you probably feel passionate about whatever that cause might be. To turn this passion into action, you might organize […]

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  • Kemp Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Access

    Vaccine District 2

    ATLANTA, Ga. – After weeks of mounting pressure from teachers and other groups, Governor Brian Kemp announced plans to expand Georgia’s access to COVID-19 vaccines. In a press conference earlier this week at the Capitol, Kemp said that this was one step closer to getting kids back in the classroom. “Moving forward, we cannot delay […]

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  • Board of Education releases details on Townsend’s termination

    JASPER, Ga. – It took a little more than a month for the Pickens County Board of Education to release the financial fallout regarding the termination of Dr. Rick Townsend and the future contingency plan. Consequently, it leaves many hesitant to trust the board after some members reversed course from their original expectations. In previous […]

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  • Controversial elections bills passes House

    Barry Fleming

    ATLANTA, Ga. – After weeks of deliberation from the Special Committee of Elections Integrity, the controversial House Bill 531 cleared another hurdle in the Georgia State Legislature as house members voted 97 – 72 in favor of the bill. Georgia’s legislative work week began much like it had ended. Organized protesters once again gathered outside […]

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  • Hot topic omnibus bills set the table for election reform

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    ATLANTA – Ga. – Despite the backlash from Democrats, Republican state lawmakers are eager to push two omnibus bills aimed at election reform as the legislative session goes into full throttle. If the Special Committee on Election Integrity wasn’t busy with legislation earlier this month, it is now. In February alone, the committee has more […]

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  • Pickens Board of Education cuts ties with Townsend

    BOE meeting

    JASPER, Ga. – On February 23, The Pickens County Board of Education officially cut ties with former school Superintendent Rick Townsend. In a meeting that lasted no more than six minutes, the school board went straight to business without a pledge or invocation. Ultimately, the board voted 3-2 to terminate Townsend’s contract. Board Chair Sue […]

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  • Rep. Jasperse requests a review of Election Board appointments

    Roberts Elections Supervisor

    JASPER, Ga. – At February’s Pickens County Commissioner’s meeting, Rep. Rick Jasperse, who was unable to attend, sent a letter of concern regarding the process of appointing board members to the Pickens County Board of Elections. Initially, Chairman Kris Stancil requested a review by the state to ensure Pickens complied with current state law. Due […]

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  • Lawmakers introduce bill to end time change

    Time

    ATLANTA, Ga. – State lawmakers in both the House and Senate push to end time charge for Georgia once and for all. For years, Rep. Wes Cantrell (R – Woodstock) has introduced legislation that would prevent people from changing their clocks every March and November, but with little success. If passed, House Bill 44 would […]

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  • Pro-casino lawmakers withdraw resolution.

    ATLANTA, Ga. – In a surprise move, casino supporters of House Resolution 30 withdraw their push for citizens to vote a ballot measure in Georgia. Introduced by Rep. Ron Stephens (R – Savannah), House Resolution 30 would have paved the way for voters to green light “a limited number” of casino resorts around the state […]

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  • Superintendent drama continues for Pickens Board of Education

    Pickens County Board of Education, Superintendent

    JASPER, Ga. – At February’s Pickens County School Board meeting, citizens vow that former Superintendent Rick Townsend’s abrupt firing is not going away. Attendance was not as boisterous or packed as in some recent meetings, yet people still upset with the board’s discussion occupied much of the room. Steve Lowe, who is spearheading the opposition group, […]

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  • Kemp issues 1,000 bonus for state employees

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    ATLANTA, Ga. – On February 10, Governor Brian Kemp announced plans to pay nearly 60,000 state employees a one-time bonus of $1,000. Speaker David Ralston (R – Blue Ridge), flanked by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan (R) and other lawmakers, said that the proposal was actually an extension to Kemp’s plan outlined in the State of […]

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  • Congresswoman Greene addresses her persona and Democrats’ agenda

    Marjorie Taylor Greene

    JASPER, Ga. – On Tuesday, February 9, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) sat down to explain herself and foreshadows a tougher road ahead for conservatives during a Zoom call with the Pickens Republican Party. U.S. Rep. Greene started the meeting by tackling some of the major headlines from her first few weeks in Congress after […]

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  • Poll Worker Gets Frustrated with Elections Process

    Roberts Elections Supervisor

    JASPER, Ga. – At Tuesday’s Board of Election meeting, Kathy Browning confronted board members regarding her frustration during the elections of 2020. From beginning to end, the official Pickens County Board of Elections meeting lasted maybe a total of 15 minutes. With the lack of a full board, much of the agenda was tabled for […]

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  • Taylor enters governor race, others likely to follow

    BAXLEY, Ga. – Kandiss Taylor became the first Republican to challenge Brian Kemp (R) in Georgia’s 2022 race for Governor. Flanked by supporters, Dr. Kandiss Taylor made her announcement outside the Appling County Courthouse. Taylor was adamant that her campaign better reflects the small-town values of everyday people. “I’m running for the people. I’m not […]

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  • City Council Tables Residential Project

    JASPER, Ga. – After a lengthy debate, Jasper City Council decided to table further discussion regarding a high-density multifamily residential community. The application for the Cottages at Creekside comes from Coastal Building Group, LLC. The idea, in its current form, is to rezone and develop just over 15 acres of agricultural land into a 75 unit […]

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