jasper

Will SPLOST Win the Hearts of Voters?

During a meeting last week to discuss the special option sales tax (SPLOST), Jasper Mayor John Weaver cast a dark…

13 years ago

Attorneys Hit Wall in Contract Negotiations

Defense attorneys hit a wall this week while negotiating a new contract with Pickens, Fannin and Gilmer Counties. (more…)

13 years ago

PHS Athletic Director Kyle Rasco Discusses New Facility

Pickens High School athletic director/head athletic trainer Kyle Rasco has worked tirelessly at improving all aspects of the sports that…

13 years ago

Employees Get Accommodations from School Board, Cowart Opposes

Pickens County School Board offered maintenance employees an olive branch last week. (more…)

13 years ago

Nelson Considers Cutting Mayor Position

Will Nelson eliminate the office of mayor? (more…)

13 years ago

Reps Tax June Deadline

County Chief Appraiser Roy Dobbs said one obstacle facing the county in preparing the tax digest this year is interactions…

13 years ago

Superintendent Desper Retires

Pickens County Schools Superintendent Dr. Ben Desper announced his retirement this week after a mere two years in the position.…

13 years ago

Stampede Rodeo Receives Raving Reviews

The 4th annual Pickens County Stampede Rodeo was held Friday and Saturday night in Jasper at Sacketts Arena and brought…

13 years ago

Pickens Football Camp Announced

Pickens High School head football coach Chris Parker has announced that the school will host a youth football camp for…

13 years ago

Interview with Appalachian Villas Property Owner Kevin Brooks

The struggle between the city of Jasper and those that call Appalachian Villas home has been one of the leading…

13 years ago

Annie’s Restaurant Fire Ruled Arson

Glen Allen, a spokesman for the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, informed FYN on Monday afternoon that the fire…

13 years ago

What Does Murray Water Break-In Mean for Local Water Security?

On April 29th, the Murray County water facility was compromised. (more…)

13 years ago

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

Courthouse Bonds Change Names This Week

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

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