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Defense Attorneys Petition County for Pay, County Sidesteps Lawsuit

Defense attorneys are petitioning Pickens County for fair pay. (more…)

13 years ago

Mourning After: Local Orgs React to FDA’s Approval of Plan B Pill for Fifteen-Year-Olds

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced yesterday the approval of the Plan B One Step (“morning after pill”)…

13 years ago

Waste Water Project Draws Backlash

Jasper’s Sewage Plant expansion may prove lucrative for the city, but residents are getting riled up over the odor as…

13 years ago

Courthouse Bonds Change Names This Week

Six point five million dollars in bonds changed names this week. (more…)

13 years ago

Pickens Picks Up Series Win but Misses Playoffs by One

The Pickens High School Dragons baseball team wrapped up a three game series with the Knights of River Ridge. Despite…

13 years ago

One Good Deed Deserves Another: Boys and Girls Club Gains Property from County

The Boys and Girls Club of Pickens County made progress on its forthcoming project last week. (more…)

13 years ago

Up In The Air: What Does New Anti-Drone Bill Mean for Gilmer Citizens?

A recent Florida law may offer a solution for Gilmer County. (more…)

13 years ago

For Safety Sake: Citizen Presses School Board for Safer Bus Routes

Neighbors Against Predators (NAP) President Saira McCarthy says some children at school bus stops are not safe. (more…)

13 years ago

The Pennington Push: What Would a Pennington Run Mean for Incumbent Deal?

Although it's a bit too early for buzz about next year's governor's race, Dalton Mayor David Pennington seems to be…

13 years ago

Nelson Passes Financial Management Policy

Aside from all the media hoopla over its Family Protection Ordinance, Nelson City Council addressed other items this week at…

13 years ago

A Call for Common Core’s Repeal

Americans for Prosperity Communications Director Joel Aaron Foster calls the Common Core Curriculum Standards the most dangerous offense against educational…

13 years ago

Zoller Makes Announcement!

As promised last week, radio talk show host Martha Zoller made her anticipated announcement this morning. See press release below.…

13 years ago

Easter Bunny Hops His Way To Talking Rock

After last week’s JMA Annual Easter Egg Hunt was cancelled due to weather families gathered Saturday morning at Talking Rock…

13 years ago

Citizen Says Ordinance Offensive, as Nelson Approves Second Reading of Family Protection Act

Nelson resident Lamar Kellet said he finds the town’s latest Family Protection Ordinance offensive. (more…)

13 years ago

Interest in Fair Tax as Tax Time Approaches

Pickens County citizens came out last week to hear about taxes, a timely topic as the deadline for filing income…

13 years ago