Robert Jones

Will County Back Bond for Local Business?

Will the Pickens County Board of Commissioners back a bond to help a local business? (more…)

14 years ago

Pickens to Get Hit with Major Healthcare Taxes

MSI Benefits Representative Matt Bidwell told the Pickens County Board of Commissioners today to expect three major taxes in the…

14 years ago

County Caps Emergency Spending, Approves Abatement Policy

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners (BOC) is starting to define the new government, as it approves new policies. (more…)

14 years ago

New Public Comment Format Called into Question

With the New Year and new county government comes a new public participation policy for Pickens County. (more…)

14 years ago

County Cuts Positions, Saves Half a Million

During its monthly meeting today, the board of commissioners announced it released several employees in an effort to reduce its…

14 years ago

County Gets Six Million Dollar TAN

Pickens County accepted a bid for a Tax Anticipated Note (TAN) today. (more…)

14 years ago

Harvey Wavers on Resignation

Last week, FYN reported that Pickens County CFO Faye Harvey tentatively resigned from her position with the county after three…

14 years ago

Pickens Officials Take Oath!

During an emotional ceremony Wednesday night, December 19th, Pickens County’s newly elected officials were sworn in. (more…)

14 years ago

Hendricks Resigns from Highlands, Replaced by Wigington

Soon-to-be Former District Attorney Joe Hendricks has resigned from his position on the Highland Rivers Community Service Board. (more…)

14 years ago

County sets Sunday Sales for March Ballot

Following in Jasper’s footsteps, Pickens County plans to put the Sunday Sales referendum on the March ballot. (more…)

14 years ago

County Recognizes Red Ribbon Week

Sole Commissioner Robert Jones signed a proclamation at last week’s October commissioner’s meeting designating the week of October 23rd through…

14 years ago

Commission Chairman: Who Will You Vote For?

Election day is now less than a month away, which means that citizens across the state of Georgia need to…

14 years ago

New Chairman Pay Scale Comes to Light

As Pickens County moves toward a new form of government, from a sole commissioner structure to a three commission board,…

14 years ago

County Focuses on Phones

At a Pickens County Commissioner's Meeting on Thursday, June 28th, Pickens County sought to make improvements to infrastructures for the…

14 years ago

Jones Defends Record at Forum

Sole Commissioner Robert Jones defended his record Tuesday night against a series of accusations made by opponent Wesley Weaver. (more…)

14 years ago

Commissioner Gives Courthouse Update

Speaking at the Popcorn and Politics Forum last week, Commissioner Robert Jones delivered an update on the Courthouse Project. (more…)

14 years ago