ATLANTA, Ga – Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston (Ga -7) sent a letter to Secretary of State
Read More »Pickens declares state of emergency; candidates weigh in
Pickens County declared a state of emergency in an emergency called meeting on Tuesday. This allows the
Read More »Kemp Closes K-12 Public Schools Through April 24
Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp issued Executive Order 03.26.20.02 closing public elementary
Read More »Piedmont Mountainside limits visitors to special circumstances
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is limiting visitors to special circumstances, upgrading their visitation
Read More »Georgia Receives SBA Statewide Disaster Declaration
Atlanta, GA – On March 18, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has received an official statewide
Read More »Jail populations under evaluation for potential release
BLUE RIDGE, GA – With a judicial emergency in place across the state, Georgia district attorneys and
Read More »Two confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pickens
The Georgia Department of Health has confirmed two cases in Pickens County. Continue to check back for
Read More »Rep. Tom Graves’ son starts rehab after bike accident
ATLANTA, Ga.–Rep. Tom Graves’ (R-14) son, John, is making progress, according to posts on the
Read More »Kemp Authorizes Call of Georgia National Guard for COVID-19 Response
Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp issued Executive Order 03.14.20.02 authorizing Adjutant
Read More »Judicial Order closes Courts in the Appalachian District
GILMER, Ga. – An order declaring a Judicial Emergency has been released from Chief Judge Brenda
Read More »Local schools prep for COVID-19 amid of concerns
Local schools are preparing for COVID-19 amid concerns, fears, and close calls. The spread of COVID-19,
Read More »Elections Supervisor urges early voting in face of Coronavirus
JASPER, Ga. – Pickens County Elections & Registration Supervisor Julianne Roberts issued the
Read More »Pickens addresses Coronavirus and precautionary quarantine on a teacher
JASPER, Ga. – The Pickens County Board of Education has released an official press release regarding
Read More »Jasper tables zoning for further inspection
JASPER, Ga. – Looking deeper into the rezoning ordinances, one application is drawing attention
Read More »Glock in Wal-Mart incident to be returned to the manufacturer
The Glock 9, carried by Sheriff Donnie Craig as a back-up weapon, will be sent to the manufacture to
Read More »Sheriff cleared of violating policy in Wal-Mart shooting incident
Pickens County Sheriff Donald E. Craig has been cleared of any policy violation after his Glock discharged
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