“This is no raise in property tax”
Read More »Trading Places: Pickens and Gilmer to Exchange C.F.O.s?
During a budget townhall meeting last Thursday, Sole Commissioner Robert Jones took the opportunity to
Read More »Crowds Turn Out for Budget Townhall
Pickens County Public Officials participated in a townhall meeting September 27th to discuss the county’s
Read More »BOE Switches Gears Again on Outsourcing
Pickens County Schools may soon begin outsourcing its school bus transportation services.
Read More »Water Authority Faces Criticism and New Policies, Gives Update on Tate Project
The Pickens County Water Authority received backlash for its change in water rates last month.
Read More »Dissent Forces More Change in Water Rates
County water users will see another change in rates starting October 15th.
Read More »Deal Announces August Revenues Up 1.9 Percent
Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia’s net tax collections for the month of August totaled
Read More »Jones Sets New Millage, Answers Outcry Over Tax Hike
Sole Commissioner Robert Jones signed a resolution Wednesday morning, September 12th, approving a millage
Read More »BOE Takes No Action on Legal Matter
The Pickens County Board of Education assembled in a called meeting this week.
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Nelson Cashes CD to Pay Cherokee, Trades for New Police Car
The Nelson City Council this week voted to cash a $50,000 CD to pay Cherokee for a 2011 fire tax.
Read More »Deal Announces Third Round of Race to the Top Grant Winners
See the following press release from the governor’s office. Gov. Nathan Deal today announced nine
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Nelson Residents Riled Over New Position
Talk of a new city manager flustered Nelson citizens this week.
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