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GBI and Jasper Police Department Conduct Human Trafficking Investigation in Jasper, GA

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga - At the request of the Jasper Police Department, GBI agents are conducting a human trafficking investigation.…

1 year ago

Wildfire in Pickens County

OVERLOOK WILDFIRE UPDATE PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. - A brush fire in Pickens County has left as least 40 acres scorched…

1 year ago

GBI Arrests Jasper Man in Sexual Exploitation of Children Investigation

PICKENS COUNTY, GA – The GBI has arrested and charged James Arthur Puddick, age 29, of Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia,…

1 year ago

Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Arrest

PRESS RELEASE - On March 4, 2025, Pickens County Deputies apprehended William Crawford after a high-speed pursuit that began when…

2 years ago

Mardi Gras in the Mountains Crowns 2025 King and Queen

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. - Mardi Gras in the Mountains proved to be a huge success again, raising donations for Georgia…

2 years ago

High-Speed Pursuit & Narcotics Investigation

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. - The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Georgia State Patrol and Jasper Police Department on Jan.…

2 years ago

Drug Trafficking Arrest in Haralson County

PRESS RELEASE - On December 12, 2024, the Haralson County Crime Suppression unit was on concentrated patrol in the Cashtown…

2 years ago

Multiple structure fires

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. - On Aug. 17, Pickens County Fire was dispatched to a residential structure fire with an explosion…

2 years ago

SEC Charges Russell Todd Burkhalter and His Atlanta-Based Firm With $300 Million Ponzi Scheme and Obtains Emergency Relief

SEC Charges Russell Todd Burkhalter and His Atlanta-Based Firm With $300 Million Ponzi Scheme and Obtains

2 years ago

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT TATE MOUNTAIN ESTATES

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. - Pickens County Fire was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon around the 12:19…

2 years ago