Rob Jones

Family Partners Looks to County for Funding

Local Child Abuse Prevention Center, Pickens Family Partners, has requested $5,000 from the county. (more…)

13 years ago

Pickens Approves $6 Million TAN

After accepting a bid from Wells Fargo last week, the Pickens County Board of Commissioners approved to accept a $6…

14 years ago

Emergency Ordinance Hearings Slated for Month-End

During its first work session this morning, the new Pickens County Board of Commissioners (BOC) planned to schedule public hearings…

14 years ago

Commissioner Fields Questions on Unconstitutional Ordinance, and Spending in Final Meeting

Last Thursday, Sole Commissioner Robert Jones fielded a series of challenging questions during his last meeting as sole commissioner. (more…)

14 years ago

Fed Grant Forces Budget Amendment

A new federal grant forced Pickens County to amend its budget last week. (more…)

14 years ago

Jasper, BOE Battle over Gym Agreement, Come to Terms

Jasper Mayor John Weaver and the Pickens County Board of Education went to battle during a called meeting last week.…

14 years ago

Nelson Gets New Mayor! And other Election Results

The City of Nelson elected a new mayor during last night’s long-awaited general election. (more…)

14 years ago

Trading Places: Pickens and Gilmer to Exchange C.F.O.s?

During a budget townhall meeting last Thursday, Sole Commissioner Robert Jones took the opportunity to clear the air of rumors…

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

Run-off in District One, New Commission Takes Form

The district one election for commissioner ended in a run-off Tuesday night between Republican Candidates Marty Callahan and Jerry Barnes.…

14 years ago

Weaver Calls Out Jones at Commissioners’ Debate

During a debate last week hosted by the Pickens County Tea Party, candidate for Commission Chair Wesley Weaver had harsh…

14 years ago