The Pickens County Middle School flexed their math muscles on October 29 when they competed in the Barry Math Competition at Barry College.
Read More »Jasper Middle’s Cross Country teams compete in championship
Jasper Middle School’s Boys and Girls cross country teams competed in the North Georgia Mountain League Championship in Ellijay on October 15. The boys team took first place with a total time of 1:07:45. The girls team placed second with total time of 1:21:47.
Read More »Statewide Fire Safety Essay Winners announced, two from Jasper Middle win top honors
In late September students from Jasper Middle School entered their compositions into the statewide Fire Safety Essay Contest. Of all the entries throughout the state, two winners came from J.M.S. Notified by State Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, first place went to Hannah Hardison and second was given to Laura Swancey. Congratulations girls!
Read More »Craig receives award from GSBA
The Pickens County School Board presented Sheriff Donnie Craig with the G.S.B.A.’s (Georgia School Board Association’s) Partnership Commendation. Board Chair Wendy Lowe read the proclamation to the assembled congregation outlining his contributions to the school system since his election in 2009. Those include providing school resource officers, participating in childrens charities and involvement in various […]
Read More »Humanitarian honored by dedication of resource center in her name
“She dreamed of a day when the under-served could walk into a place where they would find help writing a resume, learn what to expect during a job interview, take the first steps toward getting a G.E.D, in short—she dreamed of a place where a beaten, defeated person could dare to hope.”
Read More »“Change for Teens” Program ready for 2013 holiday season
The namesake of the donation program, “Change for Teens,” is both literal and figurative. The Joy House has honed the program for it’s second year of operation and is ready to roll out those tiny blue houses for donations. Change for Teens is a fund-drive for the Joy House program, collecting “change” through the holiday […]
Read More »Rep. Jasperse speaks about ’14 Legislative objectives
The Pickens County Republican Party met Monday night with an abbreviated agenda. Most of the meeting was spent listening to Rep. Rick Jasperse explain his positions on controversial bills and what the legislature plans to tackle in 2014.
Read More »Harmony Elementary’s Fall Festival
Harmony Elementary School celebrated fall with their Fall Festival November 2. Activities included games and prizes, hay rides, a haunted house and a theme basket raffle, among others.
Read More »Veterans’ Day marked with parade and ceremony in Jasper
A large crowd paid tribute to the men and women who gave so much for all Americans today in Jasper. In honor of Veterans’ Day, a parade and a ceremony were held and attended by hundreds. From infants to the century mark, Pickens Countians of all ages gave homage to our heroes.
Read More »Tate Elementary Welcomes Veterans
With Veterans’ Day around the corner, Tate Elementary got their holiday celebrations started early.
Read More »Basketball court, walking trails closed while Nelson City Park moves along
Slated improvements to the basketball court and the walking trail in Nelson will be put on the backburner for the time being as the park is still under construction and the weather will not permit proper conditions to make repairs to the court area.
Read More »Man charged with probation violation, resisting arrest and possession of moonshine
What began as a welfare check on a child quickly changed direction upon deputies’ arrival at 227 Twin Mountain Lake Circle, Talking Rock, last night. Robert Davis, 33, was taken into custody after a struggle and charged with felony probation violation, resisting arrest and possession of untaxed alcohol.
Read More »Pickens budget plagued by unknowns, tax hike may be necessary
A five-hundred page report is what the Board of Commissioners has to examine in their struggle with the 2014 budget. That is no small task to undertake, nor was compiling it a small task for the financial department.
Read More »SPLOST Accepted by Nelson; Argument Taints Meeting
Nelson City Council meetings are known for their contentious atmosphere. However the meeting conducted Monday night was marked by arguing between a public official and a citizen, unlike other recent nearby city meetings which were earmarked by S.P.L.O.S.T. disagreements.
Read More »Election Results: Nelson, Talking Rock
Below are the results for Talking Rock and Nelson for the November 5, 2013 election:
Read More »Jasper: Alcohol Ordinances In, Windstream Out
Last nights Jasper City Council meeting saw a contract award, alcohol ordinance changes and approval for auditing firms to bid for upcoming yearly audits.
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