PICKENS COUNTY NEWS & PRESS RELEASES
Chattahoochee Technical College Adult Education students celebrated Dec. 12 at a luncheon provided by the Pickens Certified Literate Program and Bojangles, as well as covered dishes brought in by students. The event, which was hosted at the Appalachian Campus of Chattahoochee Technical College, was ... more |  | |
Held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Pickens Chamber Park n' Ride Keep Pickens Beautiful would like to remind you to bring your undecorated live Christmas tree to the "Bring One for the Chipper" event to be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Drop off you tree at the Chamber’s Park n' Ride parking lot on Stegall Street in Jasper. The recycled trees can be recycle... more |  | |
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Economic Development is an area that most people do not spend a great deal of time pondering, but when the subject does come up the conversation tends to center on business growth (or possibly lack of) with little thought given to who is all involved with the work going on behind the scenes. And alt... more |  | |
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The following pet is looking for a home to fill with laughter and love. Hi, I am Phantom, an eight-month-old female short hair domestic cat. As you can see, I have a beautiful calico fur coat. I am calm, gentle, and loving. My sister, Blossom, and our three brothers are also he... more |  | |
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Georgia's snakes will spend most of the winter in brumation (a reptiles way of hibernating). While in brumation activity does not stop but drastically reduces, body temperatures drop and metabolism slows down. Unlike bears that gorge themselves before winter, or squirrels that store food away, t... more |  | |
Roland Tire's Glenn Kenney from Ellijay among those honored ... more | ||
Donations accepted until Christmas Eve; List of Drop Box locations provided The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. This year, so far, our l... more |  | |
Georgia State Park and the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association are making healthy living a bit more fun for you and your pet. Veterinarians across the state can prescribe healthy hikes in the great outdoors. Then, all you need to do is turn in your "prescription" for a free ParkPass for the day.... |  | |
The National Fire Protection Agency offers tips on picking, placing and lighting your Christmas tree. They suggest choosing a tree that the needles do not fall off when touched and to keep them at least three feet away from any heat source. It's important to water the tree daily and the video b... more |  | |
ADOPTED The following pet is looking for a home to fill with laughter and love. Hi, I am Blossom, an eight-month-old female short hair domestic cat. As you can see, I have a beautiful gray tabby and white fur coat. I like to explore and I am curious, active, and friendly. My sister, Ph... more |  | |
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