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Pickens to Get Hit with Major Healthcare Taxes

MSI Benefits Representative Matt Bidwell told the Pickens County Board of Commissioners today to expect three major taxes in the…

14 years ago

County Caps Emergency Spending, Approves Abatement Policy

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners (BOC) is starting to define the new government, as it approves new policies. (more…)

14 years ago

Jasper to Settle 2012 Finances, Faces 2013 Audit

Jasper City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer Tacie Williams said this week that the city is in the process of…

14 years ago

Jasper Council Member Receives Award

Jasper City Council Member John Foust received recognition last night for completing approximately forty hours of municipal classes given in…

14 years ago

New Public Comment Format Called into Question

With the New Year and new county government comes a new public participation policy for Pickens County. (more…)

14 years ago

First Hat in the Ring: Rep. Broun Announces Senate Run

After a firestorm of speculation on candidates to fill Senator Saxby Chambliss’ (GA-R) seat, U.S. Congressman Paul Broun’s wife officially…

14 years ago

Barnes Wins Coin Toss, Appointed Vice Chair; Board Makes New Appointments

District One Commissioner Jerry Barnes was appointed vice chair of the Pickens County Board of Commissioners yesterday during the board’s…

14 years ago

County Cuts Positions, Saves Half a Million

During its monthly meeting today, the board of commissioners announced it released several employees in an effort to reduce its…

14 years ago

Infrastructure Takes Center Stage in Comp Plan Talks

Pickens County Public Relations Director Norman Pope said it may take hundreds of billions of dollars to fix the Nation’s…

14 years ago

Graves Gets High Marks from Heritage, Feeds Senate Run Saga

U.S. Congressman Tom Graves (R-GA-14) scored high marks on a report from The Heritage Foundation today. (more…)

14 years ago