A very dangerous weather situation is continuing to develop that will impact northern Georgia for the
Read More »Fatal wreck on Highway 515 at Highway 136
A man involved in a fatal wreck early yesterday morning has been identified. He was Ricky Leeroy Yother,
Read More »HB 60 Signed in Ellijay by Gov. Deal Watch Video
House Bill 60, “The Safe Carry Protection Act of 2014” was signed in Ellijay by Gov. Nathan
Read More »Son shoots father to defend mother during fight
A domestic dispute at a home in southern Pickens County turned potentially deadly when gunplay became
Read More »Nelson City Manager Resigns
During last night’s city council meeting, City Manager Brandy Edwards resigned her position of
Read More »Structure Fire Claims Family Home
FYN was on the scene of a structure fire that consumed the home of a couple on the west end of Pickens
Read More »Highest Sheriff’s Office award given to deputy for duty
Sergeant Heath Watson was bestowed the highest honor the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office can award
Read More »Nelson Loses Two Council Members to Resignation
During last night’s work session a combination of disbelief and surprise seemed to be the prevailing
Read More »Nelson Council Members Resign
In an email sent late this afternoon, Nelson City Manager Brandy Edwards advised council members Duane
Read More »Jasper feels heat from second lawsuit
In line with their assertions, the Appalachian Villas Property Owners’ Association (POA) has filed
Read More »Drug Task Force says meth is becoming more of a problem
The Zell Miller Mountain Parkway Drug Task Force has been hard at work making cases and conducting arrests
Read More »In lieu of forensic audit, county historical report compiled
After months of requests, the county commissioners hope that they’ve put the financial questions regarding
Read More »Optimist Club announces Oratorical Contest Winners
The Optimist Club met this morning at The Last Catch restaurant in Jasper for their monthly gathering.
Read More »PSO Auxiliary Unit holds quarterly dinner
The PSO Auxiliary Unit hosted their quarterly dinner for sheriff’s office employees and their families
Read More »School Board plans for water line improvement at HCES
Sometimes repairing a problem before it becomes a problem is the right answer. The Pickens County School
Read More »NWS Flood Safety Week: March 16-22
The NWS (National Weather Service) has set aside March 16-22 as Flood Awareness Week. As recent events
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