Police & Government

PSO Auxiliary Unit holds quarterly dinner

The PSO Auxiliary Unit hosted their quarterly dinner for sheriff’s office employees and their families last night. The dinner was…

12 years ago

PCSO Auxiliary Unit: Helping shoulder the burden of public service

The Pickens County Sheriff's Office Auxiliary Unit has now got their website functional. You can check there for ongoing events,…

13 years ago

Courthouse Cost Sees Lower Figures, All Parties Set To Receive Funds

With the final numbers tallied on the Pickens County Courthouse construction, County Commissioner Rob Jones was confident the bond will…

13 years ago

Was Jasper Duped? Was Weaver’s Contract Legal?

At the last city council meeting Jasper Mayor John Weaver threw the word entitlement around in reference to the sense…

13 years ago

Three percent salary increase approved after insurance costs revealed

Monday night Jasper held their monthly council meeting. At the meeting, a salary increase was given finalization after initial approval…

13 years ago

Winter Storm visits Pickens

A lone car, tipped over with the top peeled back, is one of a few visual reminders of the ordeal…

13 years ago

Governor Deal visits Jasper as Orlaco opens and creates jobs

Anniversaries don’t come every day. Twenty-fifth anniversaries are a rarity. But after being in business 25 years, Orlaco has grown…

13 years ago

Jasper’s Unpermitted Burn: Action Taken by JFD

The Jasper Fire Department responded swiftly and decisively once notified the controlled burn they conducted January 14th wasn’t in compliance…

13 years ago

Abba Dabba Dawg honored by Pickens Sheriff’s Office

Pickens County Sheriff's Offices Sergeant Bleckey isn't shy to admit while he's a hard worker, he enjoys the days he…

13 years ago

Rabid Raccoon Causes Jasper to Look at Ordinance Creation

A call from the 911 center started a chain of events that has led to Jasper taking steps to enact…

13 years ago

Pickens Commissioners Award T.A.N. to Regions Bank

Wells Fargo has decided not to participate in T.A.N. (Tax Anticipation Note) bids for 2014 so the company that carried…

13 years ago

Cell tower valuation contract pending approval of commissioners

At the November 21 tax assessor meeting two very different companies sought a contract for cell tower equipment valuation to…

13 years ago

Jasper; 2014 Proposed City Budget, Who Cares? Citizens Missing at Public Hearing

A public hearing was held at Jasper City Hall last evening. The meeting was brought to order by Mayor John…

13 years ago

Cherokee Sheriff’s Detectives Secure Felony Murder Arrest Warrants

News Release from the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office: (more…)

13 years ago

Pickens County finances; public budget hearing set

At the most recent Pickens Board of Commissioners meeting, financial department employee Jason Segers presented the state of affairs for…

13 years ago