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Pickens County fatal fire ruled accidental

ATLANTA – Around 4:00 A.M. on the morning of February 9, the Pickens County Fire Department responded to a residential…

7 years ago

Roads presenting problems in Pickens County

Roads in Pickens County are causing difficulties, according to the Pickens County Sheriff's Department. "Several state routes have caused difficulties…

7 years ago

BOE asked to consider a health clinic, first grade parapros

The Pickens County Board of Education heard a request to consider a school based health clinic and adding paraprofessionals to…

7 years ago

UPDATE-Peace officer arrested on alleged child molestation charges

A former law enforcement officer remains in jail on aggravated child molestation charges following his arrest on Tuesday. According to…

7 years ago

Peace officer arrested on alleged child molestation charges

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga - Pickens County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) charged Gaylon Earl Mathews,57, with three counts of aggravated child molestation(2)…

7 years ago

Army veteran and U.S. HUD Inspector Andy Gunther announces candidacy for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

Retired Army veteran and U.S. Dept. of HUD Inspector Andy Gunther officially announces his candidacy for Georgia’s 14th District Congressional…

7 years ago

Chief Magistrate Judge Wigington arrested for Theft and Violation of Oath of Office

PICKENS COUNTY, GA - At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2020, Pickens County Chief Magistrate Judge Allen Wigington was…

7 years ago

Pickens Teacher in custody for enticing children

(Photo provided by Pickens County Sheriff's Office)   JASPER, Ga. - According to the Pickens County Sheriff's Office, a Pickens…

7 years ago

Judge released on bond following arrest for theft

A local judge is out on a $50,000 bond after finding himself on the other side of the law Wednesday…

7 years ago

State Rep. Kevin Tanner announces for U.S. Congress

Today, conservative small businessman, poultry farmer, and State Representative Kevin Tanner announced that he would run for U.S. Congress, District…

7 years ago