Robert Jones

Results:Good Samaritan Benefit

Melinda Smith, director of development for Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, reported today the charity raised $40,000 for their…

13 years ago

Commissioners Face Questions Over Forensic Audit

The Pickens Board of Commissioners met in front of a concerned audience last night. There was a citizen seeking help…

13 years ago

BOC Work Session; Sets Millage Rate

September 6, 2013: A brief meeting was conducted by the Board of Commissioners this morning to approve a millage rate.…

13 years ago

“Attendance Works” Provides Goal for Pickens Schools

Pickens County Schools are participating in an unusual competition. (more…)

13 years ago

Pickens Board of Commissioners Propose Millage Rate

Hope springs eternal….at least it appears so judging by the Pickens County Board of Commissioners meeting this morning. (more…)

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

ISO Increase Fuels Public Outcry

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

Will SPLOST Win the Hearts of Voters?

During a meeting last week to discuss the special option sales tax (SPLOST), Jasper Mayor John Weaver cast a dark…

13 years ago

Attorneys Hit Wall in Contract Negotiations

Defense attorneys hit a wall this week while negotiating a new contract with Pickens, Fannin and Gilmer Counties. (more…)

13 years ago

Defense Attorneys Petition County for Pay, County Sidesteps Lawsuit

Defense attorneys are petitioning Pickens County for fair pay. (more…)

13 years ago

Courthouse Bonds Change Names This Week

Six point five million dollars in bonds changed names this week. (more…)

13 years ago

One Good Deed Deserves Another: Boys and Girls Club Gains Property from County

The Boys and Girls Club of Pickens County made progress on its forthcoming project last week. (more…)

13 years ago

To Borrow or Not to Borrow – That is the Question for the Pickens Water Authority

Written by Tony Capri The Pickens Water Authority grappled with approving a $2.9 million loan this week. (more…)

13 years ago

County Looks to SPLOST to Counter Funding Cuts

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) said it will cut road funding to Pickens County, BOC Chairman Robert Jones says.…

14 years ago

Development Authority Signs Bond Agreement

In a called meeting this morning, The Pickens County Industrial Development Authority approved a resolution and intergovernmental agreement to back…

14 years ago