Police & Government

State Budget Increases, Jasperse Says

Visiting Pickens County last week, State House Rep. Rick Jasperse (R-12) said Georgia’s budget increased slightly this year. (more…)

14 years ago

New Purchase for Jasper

One of the mayor’s months-old projects came to an end this week. (more…)

14 years ago

Health Insurance Continues to Strain School Board

“The number one thing we had to address was state health insurance” (more…)

14 years ago

Day Two of Supreme Court Arguments: Press Release from Sam Olens

This morning, the Supreme Court heard two hours of argument on the constitutionality of the individual mandate—the requirement that individuals…

14 years ago

New Cell Tower Caters to Big Canoe

The Big Canoe Community will soon have improved cellular coverage (more…)

15 years ago

Rezoning Request Causes Concerns

After a month-long saga of public opposition and deliberation, the Planning Commission approved a controversial rezoning request this week. (more…)

15 years ago

Jasper Inches Towards Sunday Sales

During Jasper’s March City Council Meeting, the city moved closer to allowing the sale of packaged and distilled alcohol on…

15 years ago

Sen. Gooch: Under the Gold Dome Update, Feb 24

Legislative Update By Senator Steve Gooch (51) (more…)

15 years ago

Tate Water Project Leaps Hurdle

Pickens County leaped a hurdle in its efforts to replace waterlines in Tate County this month. (more…)

15 years ago

Water Board Ponders Policy Change

During its monthly meeting this week, the Pickens Water Authority moved to revisit one of its policies. (more…)

15 years ago

Tenth Year Anniversary – Appalachian Judicial Circuit Drug Court & Family Drug Court Graduation

A graduation ceremony was held February 16th at the Chattahoochee Technical College in Jasper, GA. The graduates were those completing…

15 years ago

Commissioner Makes Appointments, Hears Tax Update

At the January 26th Commissioner’s Meeting, Commissioner Robert Jones made several new appointments to various committees. (more…)

15 years ago

County Accepts TAN

On January 20th, County Commissioner Robert Jones called a special meeting to accept a Tax Anticipated Note (TAN). (more…)

15 years ago