Turning the month of April blue is the goal for the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month. “We hope this will get people asking questions,” said Lea Santom, Region 1 prevention coordinator for the center. She said abuse crosses socioeconomic and racial boundaries and people need to know […]
Read More »Calhoun City Schools undaunted by distance learning
For Calhoun City Schools, the last two weeks of distance learning, despite the quick implementation, has been “outstanding,” according to Michelle Taylor, Superintendent of Calhoun City Schools. “Our leadership team has done an outstanding job working with our students, staff and parents to continue learning as our buildings have closed,” she said. “Calhoun City Schools’ […]
Read More »On-line and distance learning shaping up well in Pickens County
On-line and distance learning is going well for Pickens County and schools are even finding ways to encourage school spirit, despite the sudden closure of schools. “We’re more than pleased,” said Destini Shope, Director of Communication and Public Engagement, said. Most of the “kinks” were very early in the process and most were because so […]
Read More »Pickens declares state of emergency; candidates weigh in
Pickens County declared a state of emergency in an emergency called meeting on Tuesday. This allows the Pickens County Office of Emergency Management to activate the emergency operations plan, specifically, Chapter 22, Civil Emergencies, located in the Pickens County Code of Ordinances to be put into place. “What this document will do,” Rob Jones, chairman […]
Read More »Jasper suspends dining-in, to-go only, starting Friday
The city of Jasper is suspending dining-in, requiring all restaurants to transition to carry out/drive through only beginning Friday, March 27. The ban on dining-in will last until Monday, April 27. According to a post on their website, “Beginning Friday, March 27, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. restaurants and establishments serving food and/or drinks within the […]
Read More »“Hard lock-outs” for Pickens schools starting Wednesday
Jasper, GA – Pickens County schools and worksites will begin “hard lock-outs” effective Wednesday, according to Destini Shope, Public Information Officer and Community Engagement Director. This action is in response to two cases of COVID-19 being reported by the Public Health Department in Pickens County this past weekend. Although neither case is believed to be […]
Read More »Piedmont Mountainside limits visitors to special circumstances
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is limiting visitors to special circumstances, upgrading their visitation policy to a level four. Pickens County has two confirmed cases of COVID-19. For more information on the cases, read our story here. Stacy Fentress, spokesperson for Piedmont and Piedmont Mountainside Hospitals, said the move was to limit exposure to staff and patients. A […]
Read More »Tate man arrested for creating child pornography after search
A Tate man arrested for child pornography remains in jail without bond. According to a press release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, Jeremey Errol Mansion, 30 of Tate was arrested at 12:50 a.m. on Sunday. He has been charged with possession of child pornography, creating/distributing child pornography, child molestation, possession of a firearm during […]
Read More »Pickens High School closed to employees
Pickens High School will be closed to employees and staff on Monday, March 23, for a deep cleaning after an employee who worked on campus reported flu-like symptoms. Chris Wallace, principal, stated in a press release: “A PHS employee who worked on campus last week reported flu-like symptoms to me on Saturday. After consultation with […]
Read More »Piedmont Mountainside to install a trailer to assist ER
Piedmont Mountainside plans to install a trailer at the hospital, expanding their emergency department. According to Sheriff Donnie Craig, who released the information, this move is precautionary “if the need arises.” “This trailer will not be a testing center,” said Craig in the press release. The trailer will be reserved for people who aren’t displaying […]
Read More »Funeral services may be impacted by pandemic
JASPER, Ga.–Funeral services may be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and directors are watching to see how they should handle services that will simultaneously honor the deceased, support the families, and keep the community safe. At least one funeral homes has made the decision to change how they provide services. Kevin Roper, owner of Roper […]
Read More »Woman arrested for wreck that killed Jasper woman
A Cherokee County woman was arrested in the death of a Jasper woman after a fatal wreck. Investigators with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement Unit arrested a Canton woman Tuesday afternoon in connection with a fatal accident on I-575 near Ball Ground last Friday that left a Jasper woman dead. According to police reports: […]
Read More »UPDATED: Pickens County closings for March 18, 2020
UPDATED March 23, 2020 at 8:55 p.m. JASPER, Ga.–Here is a list of Pickens County closings. Check back often for more updates. If you have a business you’d like included on Pickens County Closings, email [email protected]. School Closings Started Wednesday, March 25, all schools will be on “hard lock-out.” Only employees with permission will be […]
Read More »Two confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pickens
The Georgia Department of Health has confirmed two cases in Pickens County. Continue to check back for more details as they become available. For more COVID-19 news, check here.
Read More »GDOL offices still processing claims, but local offices are closed
JASPER, Ga.– The Georgia Department of Labor, or GDOL, has closed offices but will continue processing claims beginning Wednesday, March 18 in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The centers will remain open for employees to ensure the agency can support the needs of its customers and continue to process unemployment claims. The GDOL is providing […]
Read More »Small business voice unity during “new normal”
JASPER, GA–Small businesses voice unity during the “new normal” spawned by the Coronavirus storm. While it’s still too early to truly gauge the economic impact the “social distancing” and self-quarantining will have, business owners are doing what they can, said Amberle Godfrey , Pickens County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. Sharp Top Social Media […]
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