Your guide to Tuesday’s primary
Politics May 18, 2014
In an effort to bring you all the information on the candidates up for seats in Tuesday’s primaries, FYN has compiled a list of stories, videos and pictures from the races beginnings to now. Please take the time to educate yourself about who is running in your district before voting Tuesday. (more…)
School Board Responds to Questions
Featured Stories, News May 16, 2014
Pickens County seems to have gone viral after the creation of the website www.letstakeastand.com. The controversial website appears to channel the voices of dissent over the school systems alleged problems into an anonymous forum. FYN has been hearing rumors of intimidation, ethics violations and fund misuse for months with no solid leads. (more…)
“Rivers in the Desert” a success for the Joy House
Community, Featured Stories May 8, 2014
“Rivers in the Desert” was the theme for this year’s Joy House annual banquet as can be seen on the picture above as well as the original artwork for the stage created by Joy House employees and clients. The theme is derivative of
Isaiah 43:19: “I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Who is Wendy Lowe?
Featured Stories, Politics May 7, 2014
FYN will be running a series of interviews with local candidates from the county commissioners and school board races. Each interview will be published separately and run again before the primary elections May 20.
Wendy Lowe, Incumbent, Pickens County School Board Post 2
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School Board plans for water line improvement at HCES
Dragon's Corner, Featured Stories, News March 17, 2014
Sometimes repairing a problem before it becomes a problem is the right answer. The Pickens County School Board agreed with that thought today when they approved an intergovernmental agreement between the school district and the Pickens County Commissioners’ office. (more…)
Candidates Qualifying Period Ends With Surprises
Featured Stories, News, Politics March 7, 2014
Pickens County Candidates for the 2014 elections had opportunity until 12 noon today to qualify for state and local races. A couple of surprises did occur in the 2.5 day process. Along with incumbents and an already anticipated county commission challenger, two additional challengers for school board seats did qualify during the period. (more…)
Pickens County Candidate Political Forum
Featured Stories, Politics February 26, 2014
The Pickens County candidates who are seeking election/re-election were invited to a political forum last night at Chattahoochee Tech in Jasper by the Tea Party. Candidates for the school board and the board of commissioners all took part in the question/answer session followed by an audience question segment. (more…)
SACS gives Pickens Schools Stellar Review
Dragon's Corner, Featured Stories, News February 9, 2014
SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) Lead Evaluator Mike Griffith said,
“It’s obvious you worked very hard”
when giving his overall assessment of the Pickens County School District’s efforts prior to the SACS team’s entrance into the equation. (more…)
BOE makes yearly appointments and awards contract to Perry
Dragon's Corner, Featured Stories January 12, 2014
The Pickens County Board of Education met last week and, as would be expected, had their yearly nominations as well as extending a contract to Superintendent Lula Perry. (more…)
Technology Plans Downward Spiral Haunts School Board
Dragon's Corner, Featured Stories, News December 20, 2013
A plethora of hold-ups, misjudgments and confusion has cast a cloud over the school board’s plans for internet and cellular improvements district-wide. The continued drama has now passed the year mark and an end doesn’t appear on the horizon. (more…)
Craig receives award from GSBA
Community, Dragon's Corner November 15, 2013
The Pickens County School Board presented Sheriff Donnie Craig with the G.S.B.A.’s (Georgia School Board Association’s) Partnership Commendation. Board Chair Wendy Lowe read the proclamation to the assembled congregation outlining his contributions to the school system since his election in 2009. Those include providing school resource officers, participating in childrens charities and involvement in various school functions. Below, Craig is congratulated and thanked by Superintendent Dr. Lula Perry as Dr. Dan Fincher of the board looks on.
“Change for Teens” Program ready for 2013 holiday season
Community, Non Profit November 13, 2013
The namesake of the donation program, “Change for Teens,” is both literal and figurative. The Joy House has honed the program for it’s second year of operation and is ready to roll out those tiny blue houses for donations. Change for Teens is a fund-drive for the Joy House program, collecting “change” through the holiday season to help them “change” the lives of those teens who enroll in their program. (more…)
BOE gives several awards, faces scrutiny
Dragon's Corner, Featured Stories October 12, 2013
The Pickens County Board of Education held its monthly meeting Thursday night and recognized persons integral to the success of the school system in several areas, from students to teachers. (more…)
Pickens Schools Receive Accreditation
Dragon's Corner, Featured Stories September 16, 2013
Accreditation honors were presented by Superintendent Dr. Lula Perry at last Thursday night’s school board meeting. All Pickens County schools received their certifications of accreditation. (more…)
Pickens School Board Adopts Budget, Millage
Dragon's Corner, Featured Stories September 13, 2013
A tinge of reverence marked the Pickens County School Board meeting last night in an atmosphere of good news. At the beginning of the meeting, Board Chair Wendy Lowe lighted a candle that burned throughout the meeting in memoriam of those lost on September 11, 2001. (more…)
“Attendance Works” Provides Goal for Pickens Schools
Dragon's Corner, Featured Stories September 3, 2013
Pickens County Schools are participating in an unusual competition. (more…)