City of Nelson

Portillo responds to Jarrett’s letter

Letter to the editor submitted by Mrs. Edith Portillo in response to Nelson Councilman Jackie Jarrett's previous letter. Please see…

12 years ago

Letter from Nelson Councilman Jackie Jarrett

Letter submitted by Nelson Councilman Jackie Jarrett (more…)

12 years ago

Portillo Speaks About Nelson Departures

Letter to the editor submitted by Edith Portillo. (more…)

12 years ago

Nelson Loses Two Council Members to Resignation

During last night’s work session a combination of disbelief and surprise seemed to be the prevailing feeling over the resignation…

12 years ago

Nelson Council Members Resign

In an email sent late this afternoon, Nelson City Manager Brandy Edwards advised council members Duane Cronic and Johnathan Bishop…

12 years ago

Courthouse Cost Sees Lower Figures, All Parties Set To Receive Funds

With the final numbers tallied on the Pickens County Courthouse construction, County Commissioner Rob Jones was confident the bond will…

13 years ago

Nelson hires police chief

Nelson City Council opted to hire Jim Koury as their new police chief in a special called meeting tonight. He…

13 years ago

Early morning fire ousts family from home

A fire in the Winchester Oaks subdivision of Nelson woke neighbors with a start this morning. FYN is attempting to…

13 years ago

New Nelson officials take oaths of office

As expected, Nelson swore in its new city council members and mayor last night. Board Incumbent Jackie Jarrett, newly-elected member…

13 years ago

Pickens County sees new mayors taking reins in 2014

Carol Opdenhoff knows there will be challenges in her immediate future but is hopeful she can meet them head-on and…

13 years ago

Basketball court, walking trails closed while Nelson City Park moves along

Slated improvements to the basketball court and the walking trail in Nelson will be put on the backburner for the…

13 years ago

SPLOST Accepted by Nelson; Argument Taints Meeting

Nelson City Council meetings are known for their contentious atmosphere. However the meeting conducted Monday night was marked by arguing…

13 years ago

Nelson City Council adopts Family Protection Ordinance

The Nelson City Council met on October 7 and as part of their agenda, had a second reading of the…

13 years ago

Hazard Mitigation Plan Set for Submission

Pickens County Fire Chief and EMA Director Bob Howard presided over a public hearing for the proposed Pickens County Hazard…

13 years ago