PICKENS COUNTY NEWS & PRESS RELEASES
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Powerball now has the highest jackpot in the game’s history. Georgia Lottery officials announced today that strong sales have bumped Saturday’s Powerball jackpot from an estimated $550 million to an estimated $600 million. The current jackpot is the largest in Powerball history and the second lar... more |  | |
Name: Lucus Hollingshead Age: 15 Lucus was last seen last week on Caylor Farm Road. It is believed that Lucus may be in the Dawson or Hall County area. Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Lucus Hollingshead is asked to please call 911 immediately.... more |  | |
Another year of Jasper ArtFest has come and gone. It is a very time consuming endeavor, and all the folks who volunteer their time and financial resources are the best. Our list of sponsors is attached. I particularly want to thank Beth Coberly for her efforts in recruiting volunteers. This year the... more |  | |
Latest Initiative aimed at reducing the backlog WASHINGTON (May 15, 2013) – As part of its ongoing effort to accelerate the elimination of the disability compensation claims backlog, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing today that it is mandating overtime for claims processors in its 56 regional benefits offices. This surge, whic... more | ||
Wolves Headed to Michigan to Compete in World Championships Wildwood Christian Academy captured 1st and 2nd place in the state Odyssey of the Mind competition. The Wildwood teams head to the World Finals, held at Michigan State University, May 24-25, 2013. “Wildwood has a history of winning at the Odyssey competitions, starting with our first competition ... more |  | |
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City of Nelson Mayor Mike Haviland turned in his resignation on May 14, 2013. Below is Mike's resignation letter. "Over the last four years the Nelson City council has acted to remove or transfer away the powers of the Mayor as defined in the city's Strong Mayor form of government charter prov... more | ||
In the Southern United States there is no more often mis-identified snake than the copperhead. Georgia is home to over 40 different snake species (only 6 are venomous). While copperhead juveniles DO resemble their adults, some other snake species depending on age and stage of development can have ... more |  | |
Trying to predict what produce there will be at the Farmers Market is not an easy task. But because of the fact that all of the fruits and vegetables brought to the market are required to be local, we can say that there won’t be watermelons in May or lettuce in August. (Although greenhouses and im... more |  | |
During the annual Administrative Professionals Day® luncheon on Thursday, April 25 hosted by the Appalachian Chapter of IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals®), the 2012 Administrative Professional of the Year was named. This year’s recipient is Donna Gaddis, CAP. Don... more |  | |
All kids are welcome for a morning of fish fun Kids from 3-12 years old are invited cast a fish line at Big Canoe’s kids’ fishing tournament on Saturday, May 25. Sign-in and registration for the fifth annual Hook a Kid on Fishing Tournament will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the lower parking lot of the Big Canoe Chapel. Fishing for trophies and prizes ... more |  | |
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