Police & Government

County sets Sunday Sales for March Ballot

Following in Jasper’s footsteps, Pickens County plans to put the Sunday Sales referendum on the March ballot. (more…)

14 years ago

County Recognizes Red Ribbon Week

Sole Commissioner Robert Jones signed a proclamation at last week’s October commissioner’s meeting designating the week of October 23rd through…

14 years ago

Food Recall at Fannin Schools

The Fannin County School District issued a food recall announcement this week for Smuckers Uncrustables sandwiches. (more…)

14 years ago

Records Request Forces Action By Assessors’ Board

An open records request has recently forced the Assessors Board to re-approve minutes two years old. (more…)

14 years ago

Jasper Proclaims Last Week of October “Red Ribbon Week”

Jasper Mayor John Weaver officially proclaimed the last week of October "Red Ribbon Week" at this week’s city council meeting.…

14 years ago

Planning Board Gets Update on Events Ordinance, Approves Request for New Facility

Pickens County will soon have a new ordinance. (more…)

14 years ago

Nelson Signs Red Ribbon Proclamation

The Nelson City Council signed the Red Ribbon Proclamation during its October meeting this week. (more…)

14 years ago

(Video) Continued Contention Over Nelson Ordinance

The Nelson City Council delivered its first reading of a new city manager ordinance this week. (more…)

14 years ago

Nelson Passes New Millage Rates

“This is no raise in property tax” (more…)

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Pickens Bus Drivers Sue BOE

Twenty-six Pickens County bus drivers are suing the Pickens County Board of Education for unpaid wages. (more…)

14 years ago

Trading Places: Pickens and Gilmer to Exchange C.F.O.s?

During a budget townhall meeting last Thursday, Sole Commissioner Robert Jones took the opportunity to clear the air of rumors…

14 years ago

Crowds Turn Out for Budget Townhall

Pickens County Public Officials participated in a townhall meeting September 27th to discuss the county's budget. (more…)

14 years ago

BOE Switches Gears Again on Outsourcing

Pickens County Schools may soon begin outsourcing its school bus transportation services. (more…)

14 years ago

Water Authority Faces Criticism and New Policies, Gives Update on Tate Project

The Pickens County Water Authority received backlash for its change in water rates last month. (more…)

14 years ago

Dissent Forces More Change in Water Rates

County water users will see another change in rates starting October 15th. (more…)

14 years ago

Deal Announces August Revenues Up 1.9 Percent

Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia’s net tax collections for the month of August totaled $1.32 billion for an…

14 years ago