PICKENS COUNTY NEWS & PRESS RELEASES
Are you content with the national election results? If not, attend our November meeting and tell us why. Are you satisfied with PPACA (ObamaCare)? If not, attend our November meeting and vent your anger. Are you happy with our $16 Trillion Dollar debt? If not, attend our November meeting and sh... more |  | |
Well, this week is Thanksgiving, and it is a day of family and food. If you are like me, and I know most of you are, we are probably going to share our bounty with our pets. I am not going to preach to you about the evils of all table food. But, there are a few things you need to know about certa... more |  | |
Are you grateful for Georgia’s wildlife and wild places? During this season of thanks, you can help conserve our most endangered animals, plants and habitats. From bald eagles to longleaf pine savannas, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Nongame Conservation Section is charged with conserving animals that are not legally fished for or hunted,... more |  | |
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Sheriff Donnie Craig announces the receipt of the Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The Pickens Sheriff’s Office was one of three Georgia law enforcement agencies to receive the HEAT grant in 2012. This grant exists to combat the death a... more |  | |
The Pickens County Board of Education called a meeting to discuss an intergovernmental agreement for the use of the old JES gym on Stegall Drive. There were agreements submitted by the City of Jasper and the Pickens County Recreation Department for consideration. Commissioner Rob Jones agreed t...  | ||
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Ever wonder why food costs rise when gas prices spike? Ever wonder why you can’t get a good interest rate on your savings account? Ever wonder why Walmart decided to develop a new store in Jasper? All of these occurrences can be explained through economics. Economics is the study of the productio... more |  | |
Pickens County 4-H Horse Club held their 2012 Fundraiser Horse Show on October 6, 2012 at the Bent Tree Arena. They had a total of sixteen classes which included both English and Western classes. Riders also enjoyed some fun classes such as: Ride-A-Ribbon Class, Water Glass Class, Trail Class and... more |  | |
Thrive to Five is a collaboration of local agencies that provides coordinated services to enrich the lives of Pickens County families who have children aged conception to five. The strategies utilized enable parents to develop the ability and motivation to nurture their children, and inspire and ai... more |  | |
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The following pet are looking for a home to fill with laughter and love. Hi, I am Penny. I have beautiful markings of bronze and white. I am one year old and I am proud to say I am house broken. I weigh about 35 pounds and I am a hound mix. I am very smart, alert, and pretty. I l... more |  | |
Entry deadline is November 26, 2012 This will be the third year that Burnt Mountain Trading Company is sponsoring the Gingerbread Contest and we hope for it to continue for many years to come. Last year when my parents came to town for a visit we went to Asheville and saw the National Gingerbread Contest held at the Grove Park Inn.... more |  | |
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