PICKENS COUNTY NEWS & PRESS RELEASES
Renasant employees were proud to present their check to Habitat for Humanity of Pickens County in support of Habitat’s ministry to improve the quality of life of our Pickens residents by providing affordable housing. This was donation was made possible through weekly employee contributions of “B... more |  | |
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Message from Bob Howard, Director of Pickens County EMA Below is a message from Bob Howard, Director of Pickens County EMA. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of our partners and departments that supported public safety in yesterdays floods here in Pickens County. The National Weather Service called yesterdays rains a 100 year rain ev... more |  | |
Each year the Optimist Club of Jasper holds three fundraisers which includes pecan sales in November, the 5K Flapjack Run in April and the annual Scholarship Golf Tournament held in May. Funds then are used to support the STAR Banquet and STAR scholarships as well as the annual Citizenship Award an... more |  | |
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As part of his/her continuing education and training in the administration of law enforcement, Chief Mitchell, of the Nelson Police Department, recently attended the 2013 Annual Summer Training conference sponsored by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Heads of law enforcement agencies fr... more |  | |
The Pickens Sheriff’s Office responded to a missing child at approximately 4:00 pm, on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. The child had gone missing from his parents’ home in the Hobson Road area of Jasper Georgia. The initial report indicated that the child was a 3 year old white male. It was also learned tha... more |  | |
Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, students riding any Pickens County School System bus will not be allowed to ride any bus other than their regularly assigned bus for AM pick up & PM drop off. Upon enrolling/registering a student, parents must complete a Transportation Request Form indicat... more |  | |
Roasted Red Summer Salsa Recipe by Chef Tony Pisconeri Jasper Farmers Market fourth annual salsa contest is happening this Saturday, August 3rd and there is still time to enter either category; Fresh and/or Canned. You can register on line or by phone (706-253-8840) or you can register the day of the event. There is no fee to enter, just check in with ... more |  | |
Kristen Parker, DVM Wayside Animal Hospital Broken bones seem to cause more panic in pet owners than most other injuries, and it’s easy to see why. The pet is typically in a lot of pain, and he or she may have a leg that bends where it shouldn’t or rests at a very odd angle. Not every fracture is this easy to identify, and sometimes your pet ... 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 pets who need a forever home to fill with laughter and love: Hi, I am Mowgli, a beautiful black male flat coated R... more |  | |
PSO Explorer Justin Morris was elected as the Regional Vice President During the weekend of July 26th to July 28th, the Pickens Sheriff Office Explorers - Post 800 attended the annual Explorer Association State Conference. The event was held at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia and explorers from all over the state attended. Pickens Exp... more |  | |
Nearly 1 Million Veterans, Servicemembers and Families Benefit (WASHINGTON) – Thursday, August 1, marks the fourth anniversary of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. VA has issued approximately $30 billion in Post 9/11 GI-Bill benefit payments since its inception in August 2009 and helped nearly 1 million Servicemembers, Veterans, and their families pursue their education.... more | ||
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