Police & Government

Collins Votes “No” on Latest Debt Deal

The House of Representatives today passed a bill to extend the Government’s spending ability until May. (more…)

14 years ago

BOE Hearing Ends in Resignation

Pickens County Schools Social Worker Lynn Palmer resigned during a public hearing Friday afternoon. (more…)

14 years ago

Nelson Council Deals with Pavilion Problem in Park Project

Nelson resolved its recurring pavilion problem this week. (more…)

14 years ago

Obama Takes Executive Action on Guns, Local Lawmakers React

President Obama signed 23 executive actions today for stricter gun-control measures. (more…)

14 years ago

Collins Back From Washington Visits East Ellijay

Fresh from his first week in Congress, Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins (R) returned to East Ellijay last week, convening…

14 years ago

Mayor Weaver Rebukes Rating System

Jasper Mayor John Weaver this week said he wished state lawmakers would change the Georgia’s tier rating system. (more…)

14 years ago

Weaver and Looney Keep Positions!

In its first meeting of the year tonight, The City of Jasper elected its city manager and mayor pro tem…

14 years ago

Nelson Gets Clean Audit, Presses Cherokee on Park Project

The City Of Nelson earned a clean opinion on its 2012 audit, according to a recent audit report. (more…)

14 years ago

Andrews and Cowart Take Seats on New School Board, Lowe and Long Re-elected

Newly elected School Board Members Peggy Andrews and Mike Cowart took their seats as part of the Pickens County Board…

14 years ago

Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins: An Exclusive FYN Interview

See FYN's Exclusive Interview with Ninth District Representative Doug Collins. (more…)

14 years ago

Nelson Says “No” to Grant Money

In an unprecedented move, The Nelson City Council voted to reject a $10,000 state grant this week. (more…)

14 years ago

Pickens Approves $6 Million TAN

After accepting a bid from Wells Fargo last week, the Pickens County Board of Commissioners approved to accept a $6…

14 years ago

Comp Plan Moves Toward Public Hearing

Pickens County Public Relations Director Norman Pope says deadlines are the most important part of the comprehensive plan process. (more…)

14 years ago

BOC Mulls Public Input Policy

In its first public work session, the Pickens County Board of Commissioners discussed a new public participation policy for future…

14 years ago

Lawsuit Lingers into New Year

A months-old lawsuit against the Pickens County Board of Education is lingering from 2012, spilling into 2013. (more…)

14 years ago

Emergency Ordinance Hearings Slated for Month-End

During its first work session this morning, the new Pickens County Board of Commissioners (BOC) planned to schedule public hearings…

14 years ago