Police & Government

Jones Sets New Millage, Answers Outcry Over Tax Hike

Sole Commissioner Robert Jones signed a resolution Wednesday morning, September 12th, approving a millage rate of 6.65. (more…)

14 years ago

BOE Takes No Action on Legal Matter

The Pickens County Board of Education assembled in a called meeting this week. (more…)

14 years ago

Jasper Prepares for Sunday Sales

Jasper is preparing for Sunday sales this weekend. (more…)

14 years ago

Nelson Cashes CD to Pay Cherokee, Trades for New Police Car

The Nelson City Council this week voted to cash a $50,000 CD to pay Cherokee for a 2011 fire tax.…

14 years ago

Cherokee Forces Change to Nelson Park Plan

Cherokee County denied the City of Nelson approval of part of its plan for park renovations this week. (more…)

14 years ago

Nelson Residents Riled Over New Position

Talk of a new city manager flustered Nelson citizens this week. (more…)

14 years ago

Citizens Demand Budget Cuts at Public Hearing

Pickens County citizens are making strides to hold their elected officials more accountable by signing a petition for deeper budget…

14 years ago

Tense Hearings Start over Tax Increase!

A throng of taxpayers came out last week to show their frustration over a recent and sudden tax hike, which…

14 years ago

Water Policy Changes Coming Soon

In addition to a hike in water rates, Pickens County residents will soon also see two other changes in water…

14 years ago

Water Rates Rise to Fund Projects

The Pickens County Water and Sewer Board announced this week it will raise the rates of water usage, effective September…

14 years ago

BOC Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

The Sole Commissioner will hold the regular meeting on Thursday, August 23rd at 4:00 P.M. The meeting will be held…

14 years ago

Public Hearings for Property Tax Increase, This Week and Next Week

The county will hold three public hearings regarding a new property tax increase. Two will be held this week and…

14 years ago

BOE Balks on Outsourcing

“There are so many different factors when you’re comparing this" (more…)

14 years ago

Planning Commission Sides with Neighbors of Serenity Mountain Manor

In a full Planning Commission room on Monday night, the planning commission denied a request that would have changed the…

14 years ago

Planning Commission to Draft Special Events Ordinance

The Pickens County Planning Commission held a workshop yesterday, August 14th, to discuss establishing a possible special events ordinance for…

14 years ago

Deal: July Revenues up 7.4 Percent

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

14 years ago