Although she’s only been cafeteria manager for six years, when Gina Pyles took the position it was like a homecoming for her. All of her kids, now grown, attended Tate Elementary. That’s one reason she’s ecstatic about the upcoming changes to the school. On days like today she’s especially thankful for the effort the district […]
Read More »Jasper’s Unpermitted Burn: Action Taken by JFD
The Jasper Fire Department responded swiftly and decisively once notified the controlled burn they conducted January 14th wasn’t in compliance with EPD (Environmental Protection Division) regulations. Jasper Fire Chief Steve Roper notified FYN that he wasn’t aware of the regulations but the paperwork and follow-up at the scene are being handled as the EPD recommends.
Read More »Pastor shares hopes for future and thanks for help after devastating fire
Updated now that a facility that better suits their needs has been established: Starting this Sunday we will be holding services at: Pickens County Community Center 1329 Camp Rd, Jasper, GA 30143 SERVICE TIME CHANGE: 9:30 AM Sunday; 7 PM Wednesday This location is just a few miles from our previous site. This will easily […]
Read More »Nelson hires police chief
Nelson City Council opted to hire Jim Koury as their new police chief in a special called meeting tonight. He will be sworn in February 3 at their next city council meeting.
Read More »Accidental fire determined in case of church blaze
Pickens County Fire Marshal Curtis Clark just notified FYN that himself and the state Fire Marshal determined the cause of the fire at Gospel Outreach Church Saturday night to be accidental in nature. They were unable to establish the exact cause.
Read More »BOE makes yearly appointments and awards contract to Perry
The Pickens County Board of Education met last week and, as would be expected, had their yearly nominations as well as extending a contract to Superintendent Lula Perry.
Read More »Early morning fire ousts family from home
A fire in the Winchester Oaks subdivision of Nelson woke neighbors with a start this morning. FYN is attempting to determine who made the call to the Pickens 9-1-1 but Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather stated they were notified of the structure fire at 5:47 a.m.
Read More »Pickens County seeing storm damage
Sheriff Donnie Craig has notified FYN that the hazardous weather passing through northern Georgia is creating some problems in Pickens County.
Read More »BOMB THREAT: Arrest Effected in PCMS case
An arrest has been made in the case of the bomb threat called in to Pickens County Middle School this afternoon. Other than a time determined as 12:46 p.m., all other details are as previously reported.
Read More »Fair Winners Honored at School Board Meeting
Pickens County students participated in school and district science and social studies fairs recently. Those who took top honors were given awards at last night’s school board meeting.
Read More »Abba Dabba Dawg honored by Pickens Sheriff’s Office
Pickens County Sheriff’s Offices Sergeant Bleckey isn’t shy to admit while he’s a hard worker, he enjoys the days he gets to indulge in his “spa” treatments. Ever since the K-9 officer came to work at the office in the fall of 2009, he’s had a monthly (if not more frequent) day at Abba Dabba […]
Read More »West End General Store has fire scare
The West End General Store had a close call this morning as owner Danny Hyde attempted to thaw a frozen water pipe.
Read More »Rabid Raccoon Causes Jasper to Look at Ordinance Creation
A call from the 911 center started a chain of events that has led to Jasper taking steps to enact a new ordinance regarding food disposal. It was late November when Animal Control Officer Lonnie Waters got the call from dispatch stating that a man had been bitten by a raccoon.
Read More »Pickens County Closings and Delays
Watch FYN for the impending winter weather closings and delays:
Read More »New Nelson officials take oaths of office
As expected, Nelson swore in its new city council members and mayor last night. Board Incumbent Jackie Jarrett, newly-elected member Thad Thacker and new Mayor Larry Ray all took their oaths of office last night in the council’s first meeting of the year.
Read More »Pickens County begins to see snow, authorities prepared
At 3 p.m. FYN was notified the warming center has been shut down. But Jackson reports auxiliary members are on stand-by should Sheriff Donnie Craig see the need arise for the emergency shelter to be opened. In the case that occurs, FYN will be notified and information will be posted here.
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