Police & Government

Fed Grant Forces Budget Amendment

A new federal grant forced Pickens County to amend its budget last week. (more…)

14 years ago

Rev. Mock Pushes for Safer Roads

Pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church Rev. Ben Mock pushed the county for safer roads last week at the November…

14 years ago

Deal Appoints New Senate Floor Leaders

Please read the following press release from Governor Nathan Deal's Office below. (more…)

14 years ago

Hendricks Resigns from Highlands, Replaced by Wigington

Soon-to-be Former District Attorney Joe Hendricks has resigned from his position on the Highland Rivers Community Service Board. (more…)

14 years ago

Pickens County Stabbing Incident Report

Below is the incident report obtained from the Pickens County Sheriff Office. (more…)

14 years ago

Haviland Takes Oath as New Nelson Mayor;Council Approves Budget Amendment

In a called meeting Monday night, Michael Haviland was sworn in as Nelson’s new mayor. (more…)

14 years ago

Pickens Commissioner’s Meeting, Thursday November 29, 2012

The Pickens County Government will hold its monthly commissioner's meeting this Thursday, November 29, 2012. The meeting will be held…

14 years ago

Murder in Gated Community – Preserve at Sharp Mountain

Press Release – From the Pickens Sheriff’s Office A 16-year-old juvenile male from Jasper Georgia is being charged with murder…

14 years ago

Nelson City Council Calls Special Meeting for November 26th

The meeting will take place on Monday, November 26th at 7:00 P.M. at the Nelson City Hall, 1985 Kennesaw Ave.…

14 years ago

Jasper, BOE Battle over Gym Agreement, Come to Terms

Jasper Mayor John Weaver and the Pickens County Board of Education went to battle during a called meeting last week.…

14 years ago

Jasper Theatre Gets a Break

Jasper Theatres will soon get a break in the form of a reduced pouring fee, according to a new policy…

14 years ago

Jasper Looks to 2013 Budget

During this week’s council meeting, Jasper City Clerk and Financial Director Tacie Williams announced that the city is currently working…

14 years ago

Citizen Says EMS Ordinance Unconstitutional

Is the Pickens County EMS Ordinance unconstitutional? (more…)

14 years ago

Nelson Unravels in City Manager Dispute

The Nelson City Council meeting erupted during its regular meeting this month, due to recent personnel disputes over its new…

14 years ago

Obama Wins Second Term

Barack Obama has won a second term as president. (more…)

14 years ago

County Seeks Volunteers for Comprehensive Plan Committee

Pickens County Public Relations Director Norman Pope announced last week that the county is seeking volunteers for the Pickens County…

14 years ago