PICKENS COUNTY NEWS & PRESS RELEASES
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Pickens County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the August Large Business of the Month is awarded to Restaurant Interiors, Inc. Jeany Wegenstein and Steve Boudreau were awarded a framed certificate at the August Membership Breakfast by Lorrie Shaw of Community Bank of Pickens County, s... more | ![]() | |
Normal or routine doesn’t seem to describe the world anymore. Things change to meet the situation. In that vein, your Pickens County Tea Party regular monthly meeting is moving from it’s usual 4th Tuesday to September 17th, the 3rd Tuesday. The regular meeting will be at 7 p.m. on September 17th ... more | ![]() | |
As Summer fades away many of Georgia's snake species may be giving birth. Impregnated in the late Spring / early Summer these snakes begin having birth late Summer through early Fall. The cooler temperatures and unusual above average rainfall this Summer has had snake activity on the rise. Espe... more | ![]() | |
If you are looking for a loyal and fun companion, a buddy for one of your pets, someone to talk to, take rides with, or hold in your lap, please consider one of the following pet who need a forever home to fill with laughter and love: Hi, I am Polly; an eight month old female black and br... more | ![]() | |
Every fall, the nation goes pink in honor of breast cancer awareness. Thousands march, fundraise and sport pink clothing to call attention to the disease that will kill 39,620 women this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Yet little will be said about the disease that kills more women t... more | ![]() | |
A unique contest, Attendance Works, will have a month-long kickoff involving school systems in Gordon, Floyd, Walker, Bartow, Pickens and Murray Counties. It will extend through September, with the winner being presented a one-of-a-kind trophy at the conclusion of the contest. Student advocate l... more | ![]() | |
That is what the monthly Round Table Meeting at Pueblos in Jasper does every month. It is a meeting of people, ideas, political affiliations and just plain curiosity. On September 12th beginning at 12:00 noon, the meeting starts. As usual, no topic is taboo for discussion. What is on your m... more | ||
On September 3, 2013 at approximately 02:26 deputies from the Pickens Sheriff's office responded to 145 Twin Mountain Lake Circle regarding an unknown trouble call. Upon their arrival they spoke to witnesses who inculcated Mr. Anthony Chastain (age 27 of Jasper) was reported missing and believed to... more | ![]() | |
Election for Nelson and Talking Rock; Jasper Council Seats Unopposed Qualifying ended on August 30, 2013 for Council Seats for Jasper, Nelson and the Town of Talking Rock. Voters within Nelson and Talking Rock will decide in the General Election on November 5, 2013. City of Jasper Council seats are unopposed so there will not be an election. Former Chief Magistr... more | ![]() | |
The interactive tool allows employers to get tailored information on how the health care law may affect them based on their business’ size, location, and plans for offering health benefits to their workers next year. The Affordable Care Act was signed into law in March, 2010, and some of its prov... more | ||
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Application Deadline is September 23, 2013 Burnt Mountain Trading Company is hosting Jasper’s Second Annual Scarecrow Contest titled “Boo-Who?” Event will be held in downtown Jasper and will run the month of October. The scarecrows will be on display along Church and Main Streets. (more streets if necessary) Very visible locations for yo... more | ![]() | |
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