PICKENS COUNTY NEWS & PRESS RELEASES
AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Invocation III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Approval of Agenda V. Student Recognition A. Fall Sports Region Champions - PHS Varsity Boys Cross Country - PJHS 8th Grade Football - PJHS Volleyball - PJHS Softball VI. Superintendent Reports A. Financ... more |  | |
The Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Auxiliary invites the community to the lighting of the Love Light Tree on Monday, December 16 at 6 pm in the lobby at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. "We are proud to invite the community into the hospital for this event each year,” said Pam Piper, President of ... more |  | |
Let’s face it, the holidays can be stressful. While time with family and friends, holiday celebrations and running the gauntlet from black Friday to giving Tuesday are exciting for many, the holiday season can also bring a host of stressful situations. For some, the holidays may bring sadness, lonel... more |  | |
As we enter the winter months, Pickens County Government is taking proactive measures to prepare for potential inclement weather. The county constructed an inhouse brine operation last winter to increase efficiency and serviceability. This past month two satellite brine tanks were installed on th... more |  | |
Tater Patch Players friends and newcomers alike have laughed out loud at the rollicking comedy Dearly Beloved by Jones Hope Wooten. There are only three more performances left. December 14 and 15 at 7:30 PM at December 16 at 2 PM you can see a show at 95 Philadelphia Lane. Tickets are availa... more |  | |
December 15th at 4 pm Music at Holy Family presents the 15th annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on December 15th at 4:00 in the afternoon, under the direction of Organist-Choirmaster John King Carter. The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a service developed in the early 20th century at King's College at Cambridg... more |  | |
Benefiting ACES The Aces Youth Home (ACES), will hold its second annual Holiday Tour of Homes in Jasper. Presented by Piedmont Mountainside, this year's tour will take place on Saturday, December 7th from 12:30 pm until 5:00 pm. The tour this year will feature five decorated homes down South Main Street: more |  | |
Items for Discussion: 1. Department Updates 2. Property and Liability Insurance Proposals 3. General Discussion 4. Adjourn... more |  | |
AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Conduct a public hearing to field and answer any questions regarding the 2020 proposed budget. III. Adjourn ... more |  | |
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) announced in a letter to 14th District constituents that he will not seek re-election in 2020: Friends and fellow Georgians, The holidays are a time of reflection for each of us. Today, I'd like to share a few of my thoughts from las... more |  | |
AGENDA I. Call meeting to order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Approval of November 7, 2019 Meeting Minutes IV. Approval of November 2019 General Operating Financial Report V. Approval of November 2019 FEMA Financial Report VI. Old Business: A. Court System Ordinance - Randy B. Christmas U... more |  | |
Atlanta, GA - Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his appointment of successful businesswoman Kelly Loeffler to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Senator Johnny Isakson, effective December 31, 2019. "From the farm to the New York Stock Exchange, Kelly Loeffler has lived the Americ... more |  | |
Councilmember Kirk Raffield made a presentation to Mayor John Weaver for 27 years of service and Tony Fountain for 11 years on the Jasper City Council. Time in video 53:24 AGENDA I. Call meeting to order II. Invocation III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Adopt agenda V. Read minutes of the Novem... more |  | |
AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Agenda Approval 5. Approval of Minutes November 18, 2019 6. Department Reports a. Police Report (Lt. David Simmons, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Dept.) b. Mayor’s Report (Mayor Sylvia Green) c. Finance Report 7. Unfinished Bu... more |  | |
Over the past week, six individuals have been arrested for First Degree Arson relating to incidents that occurred at Mary Ann’s Country Cooking restaurant and Bee’s Home Cookin’ restaurant. Following up on leads that were developed during the investigation of numerous thefts within Pickens Coun... more |  | |
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