JeepFest 2013 – Its On!
Community, Featured Stories September 8, 2013
The Sheriff’s JeepFest 2013 is a 3 day event that takes place in Pickens County Georgia the weekend of September 6th-8th. (more…)
Pickens County, Jasper Delve Into SPLOST Negotiations
Featured Stories, News August 16, 2013
With the end of the current SPLOST (special purpose local option sales tax) in sight, discussion began on a proposed new SPLOST beginning in 2014. The fireworks flew as an intergovernmental agreement between the city of Jasper and Pickens County is being forged to disperse funds. (more…)
Purdue and Nunn Enter Crowded Senate Race
Featured Stories, Politics July 26, 2013
David Purdue and Michelle Nunn entered an already crowded Senate race this week, vying for a seat left vacant by Saxby Chambliss’ retirement. (more…)
ISO Increase Fuels Public Outcry
Featured Stories, News July 20, 2013
Citizens in Pickens County yesterday urged the county to do something about increasing insurance rates. (more…)
It’s Official! Pennington Enters Governor’s Race
Featured Stories, News, Politics July 9, 2013
After months of wavering, Dalton Mayor David Pennington announced this morning that he will run for governor of Georgia, officially announcing his candidacy. (more…)
No Transitional Audit for Jasper
Featured Stories, News July 8, 2013
New Chief Financial Officer Lisa Hoyle says the City of Jasper is not conducting a transitional audit. (more…)
Pickens Looks to Refinance Water Debt
Featured Stories, News July 6, 2013
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners heard two proposals this week for refinancing the county’s $ 8.6 million water and sewer debt. (more…)
Road Closure Ordinance May Include Fee
Featured Stories, News July 4, 2013
Pickens County continued to craft a road closure ordinance this week, discussing the matter at Wednesday’s July board of commissioners’ workshop. (more…)
Collins Votes on Lerner’s Return to Oversight
Featured Stories, Politics July 1, 2013
Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins ( R ) voted last week to bring high-ranking IRS Official Lois Lerner back to Congress to testify again before the House Oversight Committee. (more…)
Unemployment Rises Despite Glimpses of Hope
Featured Stories, News June 28, 2013
The Georgia Department of Labor released its monthly employment report this week. (more…)
Collins Applauds Voters’ Rights Decision
Featured Stories, News June 27, 2013
“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court gives equality to every American in the way we elect our leaders and civil servants”
Budget Pressures Pickens Voters on SPLOST
Featured Stories, News June 26, 2013
Months into the fiscal year, Pickens County is already experiencing budget challenges. (more…)
Pickens Passes Attorney Deal
Featured Stories, News June 24, 2013
Public defenders moved closer to a deal with the Appalachian Circuit this month. (more…)
Pickens School District Accused of Defamation
Featured Stories, News June 22, 2013
The Pickens County School System has been accused of committing character defamation. (more…)
Election Run-Down with Martha Zoller: Senate Race
Featured Stories, News June 20, 2013
Georgia is headed for another big election cycle in 2014, including races for Senate and governor’s office. (more…)