Jasper, Ga. -Pickens has 48 cases, including three deaths: a 72-year-old man, a 70-year-old man and 77-year-old woman, all with underlying health issues. Pruithealth, 1350 East Church St., Jasper has one resident and two staff members who tested positive for COVID-19 out of 50 residents. The State of Georgia has 48,207 cases of COVID-19, including 2,102 deaths […]
Read More »Georgia’s 14th Congressional candidates talk hot topics
Georgis’a 14th Congressional race is now in the hands of voters as early voting begins today. The candidates were unable to hit the traditional campaign trail due the global pandemic and guidelines that crippled gathering in large crowds, making hand-to-hand contact ill-advised and face masks all the fashion rage. Still, candidates found ways to connect, including […]
Read More »Jasper City Planning and Zoning approve annexing
The Jasper City Planning and Zoning Commissioners met on Tuesday night to discuss annexing property and amending the Zoning Ordinance. The board approved a request to annex 41121 Highway 515 South into the City of Jasper and rezoning it to C-2. The motion will now go to the Jasper City Council for approval. The soil […]
Read More »Georgia 14th candidates talk about immigration
One issue that voters in the Northwestern Georgia district feel passionately about is immigration. Here is what the candidates for Georgia’s 14th Congressional seat have to say about immigration and securing our border. The following snap-shot is compiled from candidate interviews and their websites. Kevin Cooke Kevin Cooke said the wall is a compete federal […]
Read More »Georgia’s 14th Congressional candidates speak on abortion
One issue that voters in the Northwestern Georgia district feel passionately about is abortion. Here is what the candidates for Georgia’s 14th Congressional seat have to say about abortion. The following snap-shot is compiled from candidate interviews and their websites. Kevin Cooke I’m the only one who has actually voted on these issues. Being a […]
Read More »Georgia 14th candidates talk about Second Amendment
One issue that voters in the Northwestern Georgia district feel passionately about is the Second Amendment. Although the short amendment was ratified on Dec. 17, 1791, the interpretation of it splits politicians. “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, […]
Read More »Jasper man arrested on fentanyl and heroin charges
Two fentanyl deaths lead to the arrest of a man charged with possession heroin and fentanyl. Kevin Jordan, 51 year of age, was charged with Possession of a Schedule One Drug for the heroin and Possession of a Schedule Two Drug in relation to fentanyl. The Cherokee Multi-agency Narcotics Squad, also known as CMANS announces […]
Read More »Pickens finances $2.175 million for recycling
JASPER, Ga.–The Pickens County Board of Commissioners awarded a bid to Farmers Bank of Greensboro, Georgia for a loan of $2.175 million for the recycling center. Farmers Bank offered the county a fixed 10-year loan with a 2.175- interest rate that can be pre-paid in part of full with no penalties. There was also no […]
Read More »Jasper approves rezoning 180-day moratorium
JASPER, Ga.-The Jasper City Council approved a 180-day moratorium on rezoning in order to give the city a chance to review and analyze its rezoning ordinances. The decision came after determining they needed more qualified individuals for a comprehensive review. “This may be the time to give us respite,” Brandon Douglas, city manager, said. City […]
Read More »Jasper approvese $7.7 million for water treatment expansion
The Jasper City Council approved an $7.725 for water treatment expansion. The money, a combination of a loan and grant is with the Department of Agriculture at Tuesday’s called meeting. The loan for $4.748 million, and the grant for $2.977 million will fund the upgrades to the water plant. Interest on the loan will be […]
Read More »Jasper businesses cautious about re-opening
Jasper, GA-Local Jasper businesses expressed concern about reopening after Governor Brian Kemp lifted some restrictions on Georgia businesses earlier this week. Read what he said here. For Rob Jarrett, manager of 61 Main, they are waiting to see the guidelines Kemp has in place. “We’re going to continue what we are doing for at least […]
Read More »Townsend named Superintendent of Pickens County Schools
The Pickens County Board of Education named Dr. Rick Townsend as the new Superintendent of Pickens County Schools on Wednesday. The approval was made with a split 3-2 vote. Townsend’s contract becomes effective April 27. The board also unanimously accepted the resignation of interim Superintendent Charles Webb, effective April 30. “Dr. Townsend brings a wide […]
Read More »Pickens moves forward with recycling center
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners approved spending between $55,500 and $58,000 on renovations for the new recycling center in a called meeting on Friday. “It’s in the budget,” said Rob Jones, Chairman of the Board who added they were still receiving bids on equipment. The project is expected to cost about $1.3 million and […]
Read More »Piedmont to use email to connect patients and families,friends
Jasper, Ga. – Piedmont Mountainside Hospital has launched a special email address for family members and friends of patients so they can send messages while visitor restrictions are in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Families and friends of patients at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital can email greetings to [email protected]. Please include the patient’s name at the top […]
Read More »Pickens BOE names Rick Townsend as finalist for superintendent
Pickens County Board of Education named Dr. Rick Townsend as the only finalist for Superintendent in a special called meeting Tuesday. Four members voted for the motion while Sue Finley cast the only vote against in a meeting that was held partially in-person at the Board of Education building in Jasper with two members attending […]
Read More »Jasper City Council uses Zoom for monthly meeting
The Jasper City Council met via the Zoom platform for the regularly scheduled meeting Monday night. Mayor Sonny Lawrence said this was a unique time for the city. “This is a new time for the city and we have to work together in new and unusual ways. This meeting is one of those ways,” he […]
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