Pickens County is busy preparing for the winter system headed our way. Various agencies have been in meetings all day making plans to begin their assault on what could turn out to be worse than the last round we had.
Read More »SACS gives Pickens Schools Stellar Review
SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) Lead Evaluator Mike Griffith said, “It’s obvious you worked very hard” when giving his overall assessment of the Pickens County School District’s efforts prior to the SACS team’s entrance into the equation.
Read More »Sexual assault at PHS results in arrest
FYN asked several questions of PSO (Pickens Sheriff’s Office) regarding the case which occurred on school property after hours between a 15-year-old female and an 18-year-old male. Due to the ongoing investigation, Lt. Kris Stancil was unable to be more specific regarding the events surrounding the incident or the time leading up to it. He […]
Read More »Three percent salary increase approved after insurance costs revealed
Monday night Jasper held their monthly council meeting. At the meeting, a salary increase was given finalization after initial approval in December, contingent upon the return of health insurance quotes and how it would affect the 2014 budget.
Read More »Pickens to determine make-up days after state meeting
News Release from Pickens County Schools The Pickens County School District received confirmation from the Georgia Department of Education that State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge plans to present a resolution (per OCGA 20-2-168) to the State Board of Education on February 20, 2014.
Read More »Tax Assessor Board Update
Chief Appraiser Roy Dobbs didn’t have to look far for the appointments of Board Chairman and Board Secretary for 2014.
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Winter Storm visits Pickens
A lone car, tipped over with the top peeled back, is one of a few visual reminders of the ordeal Pickens County endured last week. This car, on Henderson Mountain Road near South Basin, was one of the first wrecks that occurred in the scramble to get to safety last Tuesday when the snow storm […]
Read More »Harmony Elementary Reading Bowl competitors
Area elementary students participated in the county Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl competition hosted by Harmony Elementary School, Monday, January 27. Hill City and Harmony Elementary School advanced to regional competition. Participating in the regional competition were Harmony team: Amberley Clark, Haley Voyles, Mykel Hand, Joseph Adams, Abigail Ottosen, Caroline Jordan, Tammy Boggus-coach, Ishan Iqbal, Susan […]
Read More »Pickens County weather announcements, closings
As Pickens County has moved from a winter weather watch to a winter weather storm, emergency crews have been working relentlessly to keep citizens safe and to respond to their needs. Winter storm Leon came to town with a vengeance, creating very hazardous driving conditions and dangerously low temperatures.
Read More »Propane Crisis: How will it affect you?
All it takes is a quick Google search for “propane prices” for the nationwide problem to be apparent. A few of the top stories are across a wide expanse of our nation, including Kansas, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin and Missouri.
Read More »Pickens student gets court date
FYN has become aware of the fate of the young man that is allegedly charged with assault as well as other charges during a middle school basketball game Saturday, January 25 at Fannin Middle School. The young man is going to be placed on house arrest until his court date of February 18th.
Read More »Pickens County student faces charges after fight at basketball game
FYN has learned that a Pickens County student has a court appearance scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the Fannin County Courthouse after a fight during a basketball game in Fannin County over the weekend. Facebook posts indicate this occurred during a middle school game in which another student was assaulted and was taken to the […]
Read More »Republican Senate Candidate Jack Kingston stumps in Jasper
Rocco’s Pub had a special visitor yesterday in the form of Jack Kingston who is seeking the Republican nomination for the Senate seat that retiring Senator Saxby Chambliss will be vacating.
Read More »Governor Deal visits Jasper as Orlaco opens and creates jobs
Anniversaries don’t come every day. Twenty-fifth anniversaries are a rarity. But after being in business 25 years, Orlaco has grown into a global company that has chosen Jasper as its first North American headquarters. Bringing around 65 jobs to Pickens County, the heavy equipment camera operation is proud of their new “home.”
Read More »Driver faces multiple charges after pursuit and fight
Erratic driving caught the eye of the Pickens County Sheriff’s Department and caused them to follow a white ladder truck last Thursday evening which ultimately ended in a pursuit and arrest of a suspect who’s now been levied with multiple charges.
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