Press Release

Pickens County Man Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children

Jasper, GA (December 3, 2020) – On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Pickens County resident, Christopher Blackstone, age 41, was charged…

5 years ago

Secretary of State unveils new absentee ballot request portal

ATLANTA-Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger unveils a new online portal to make it easier for Georgia voters to request…

6 years ago

Elections Supervisor urges early voting in face of Coronavirus

JASPER, Ga. - Pickens County Elections & Registration Supervisor Julianne Roberts issued the following statement today urging citizens to take…

6 years ago

Army veteran and U.S. HUD Inspector Andy Gunther announces candidacy for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

Retired Army veteran and U.S. Dept. of HUD Inspector Andy Gunther officially announces his candidacy for Georgia’s 14th District Congressional…

6 years ago

Former Superintendent Wilson offers letter to citizens

JASPER, Ga. - Many citizens in Pickens County have been closely following the developments in the Superintendent position at Pickens…

6 years ago

Collins Praises Isakson Legacy

GAINESVILLE, Ga.—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) released the following statement after Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) announced he will resign from the…

7 years ago

PRESS RELEASE: Speaker David Ralston Thanks Senator Johnny Isakson

Speaker David Ralston Thanks Senator Johnny Isakson ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) issued the following statement on the…

7 years ago

Work soon to begin on project to improve the intersection of Hwy 515 and Antioch Church Road in Pickens County

Road improvements continue ...On time, on budget... JASPER, Ga. - Work could begin soon on an intersection improvement project on…

8 years ago

Two arrested for cruelty to animals

JASPER, Ga. - Following a tip from a concerned citizen Monday, May 21, 2018, deputies responded to a residence in…

8 years ago

Multi-Agency search ends with suspect capture

(Photos provided by Pickens County Sheriff's Office) MARBLE HILL, Ga. - According to Pickens County Sheriff's Office Captain Kris Stancil,…

7 years ago

Informational Press Release – Pickens County School System

July 10, 2018 Dear Parents, As we embark on an exciting new school year, we are always looking for ways…

8 years ago

Pickens Schools’ weather and early dismissal procedures

JASPER, Ga. - The Pickens County Board of Education wishes to inform citizens of the procedures for Inclement Weather and…

7 years ago

Substance at vape shop hospitalizes five

Jasper, Ga - Authorities have met a major incident as they executed a search warrant at the local A1 Smoke…

8 years ago

Pickens County Schools announces make-up days

JASPER, Ga. - Pickens County Schools Superintendent Dr. Carlton Wilson announced in a press release on the school system's website Saturday,…

8 years ago

Dragonflies Birthdays & Events Ribbon Cutting Press Release

The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Dragonflies Birthdays & Events on their ribbon cutting for their…

9 years ago