Police & Government

Pickens Tax Assessors Hold Meeting

The Pickens Board of Tax Assessors met Thursday. Among the topics discussed was the need for an expert on telecommunications…

13 years ago

Pickens County, Jasper Delve Into SPLOST Negotiations

With the end of the current SPLOST (special purpose local option sales tax) in sight, discussion began on a proposed…

13 years ago

Jasper City Council Meets

The city of Jasper City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting tonight. There were several topics of interest discussed including…

13 years ago

Nelson City Councilwoman Arrested

FYN has learned that Nelson City Councilwoman Edith Portillo has been charged with shoplifting after allegedly stealing more than $200…

13 years ago

ISO Increase Fuels Public Outcry

Citizens in Pickens County yesterday urged the county to do something about increasing insurance rates. (more…)

13 years ago

City Council Meeting Features 4-H & Upcoming Audit

The Jasper city council meeting on Monday took the time to acknowledge and congratulate the local 4-H club’s SAFE shooting…

13 years ago

Double Shooting In Jasper Confusion

FYN received several questions about a double shooting on Jerusalem Church Road which is outside of the Jasper City Limits.…

13 years ago

No Transitional Audit for Jasper

New Chief Financial Officer Lisa Hoyle says the City of Jasper is not conducting a transitional audit. (more…)

13 years ago

Pickens Looks to Refinance Water Debt

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners heard two proposals this week for refinancing the county’s $ 8.6 million water and…

13 years ago

Road Closure Ordinance May Include Fee

Pickens County continued to craft a road closure ordinance this week, discussing the matter at Wednesday’s July board of commissioners’…

13 years ago

Collins Votes on Lerner’s Return to Oversight

Ninth District Congressman Doug Collins ( R ) voted last week to bring high-ranking IRS Official Lois Lerner back to…

13 years ago

Unemployment Rises Despite Glimpses of Hope

The Georgia Department of Labor released its monthly employment report this week. (more…)

13 years ago

Collins Applauds Voters’ Rights Decision

“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court gives equality to every American in the way we elect our leaders and civil…

13 years ago

Budget Pressures Pickens Voters on SPLOST

Months into the fiscal year, Pickens County is already experiencing budget challenges. (more…)

13 years ago

Pickens Passes Attorney Deal

Public defenders moved closer to a deal with the Appalachian Circuit this month. (more…)

13 years ago

Pickens County Fire Rescue Hosted Technical Rescue Course

Pickens County Fire Rescue recently hosted a technical rescue course. (more…)

13 years ago