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Pickens Report – August 2019

THE PICKENS REPORT AUGUST 2019 The fall season is approaching and for locals we know that means the Georgia Marble…

7 years ago

Pickens Report – July 2019

THE PICKENS REPORT JULY 2019 Pickens County Government, like many other government entities is taking full advantage of the hot…

7 years ago

The Pickens Report – May 2019

THE PICKENS REPORT MAY 2019 Another busy month has passed for Pickens County with lots in store for the Summer.…

7 years ago

LMIG discussion arises in County Meeting

JASPER, Ga. - Addressing the 2019 LMIG (Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant), the Pickens County Board of Commissioners Work Session…

8 years ago

Upcoming Roads To Be Paved

Jasper, GA - Pickens County Public Works is well into its paving projects having completed Old Tate Road and Burnt…

9 years ago

City Council Packs the Hall

An almost full house packed into City Hall in Pickens County Monday night, June 1. (more…)

11 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

Budget Pressures Pickens Voters on SPLOST

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

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

School System Sees Slow Revenue

Written by Tony Capri The Pickens County Board of Education grappled with more financial concerns last night, as it met…

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.…

13 years ago

Nelson Says “No” to Grant Money

In an unprecedented move, The Nelson City Council voted to reject a $10,000 state grant this week. (more…)

13 years ago

Pickens Audit Made Public!

The county’s transitional audit was completed and made public last week. (more…)

14 years ago

Nelson Passes New Millage Rates

“This is no raise in property tax” (more…)

14 years ago

BOE Hears Financial Report, Fears Insurance Hikes

“Everything is looking good so far, barring any unforeseen State health increases between now and the end of the year.”…

14 years ago