Becky Denney

Continuing operations in Pickens BOC

JASPER, GA. - Much of the Board's meeting focused on continuations of present items as they reappointed members to boards…

5 years ago

Pickens opens Fire Station 12

JASPER, Ga. - Representatives from all across Pickens County met Thursday, July 25, to cut the ribbon and officially open…

5 years ago

Pickens year-end budget review

JASPER, Ga. - January's meeting of the Pickens County Board of Commissioners brought with it the final budget report of…

5 years ago

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 county financial dealings to a…

10 years ago

Winter Storm visits Pickens

A lone car, tipped over with the top peeled back, is one of a few visual reminders of the ordeal…

10 years ago

Propane Crisis: How will it affect you?

All it takes is a quick Google search for “propane prices” for the nationwide problem to be apparent. A few…

10 years ago

Governor Deal visits Jasper as Orlaco opens and creates jobs

Anniversaries don’t come every day. Twenty-fifth anniversaries are a rarity. But after being in business 25 years, Orlaco has grown…

10 years ago

Pickens budget plagued by unknowns, tax hike may be necessary

A five-hundred page report is what the Board of Commissioners has to examine in their struggle with the 2014 budget.…

11 years ago

County Interviews Possible Auditor; Grand Jury Silent on Progress of Request

They seem fairly sure that a forensic audit isn’t necessary at this point, but the Board of Commissioners is being…

11 years ago

Possible Forensic Audit for County Moves Forward

Before the Board of Commissioner’s meeting got started last Thursday, State Representative Rick Jasperse visited with a welcome surprise. He…

11 years ago

Commissioners Face Questions Over Forensic Audit

The Pickens Board of Commissioners met in front of a concerned audience last night. There was a citizen seeking help…

11 years ago

Family Partners Looks to County for Funding

Local Child Abuse Prevention Center, Pickens Family Partners, has requested $5,000 from the county. (more…)

11 years ago

Citizen Questions Overspending, New Project Seeks to Ease Financial Woes

Citizen Gary Copeland called the county on the carpet last week for its overspending and questioned its ability to pay…

11 years ago

Will County Back Bond for Local Business?

Will the Pickens County Board of Commissioners back a bond to help a local business? (more…)

11 years ago

Roundabouts at the Ready for Pickens County

Is Pickens County Ready for another round of roundabouts? After last year’s controversial roundabout in the Yelow Creek-Big Canoe area,…

11 years ago

Barnes Wins Coin Toss, Appointed Vice Chair; Board Makes New Appointments

District One Commissioner Jerry Barnes was appointed vice chair of the Pickens County Board of Commissioners yesterday during the board’s…

11 years ago