PICKENS COUNTY NEWS & PRESS RELEASES
AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Agenda Approval 5. Public Appearance 6. Public Hearing – Proposed Millage Rate Pickens County side 1.146 (roll back) 7. Approval of Minutes a. July 12, 2021 b. July 22, 2021 -Special Called Meeting 8. Departme... more |  | |
AGENDA I. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. READING AND APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES III. OLD BUSINESS: IV. NEW BUSINESS: A. RZ-190172 Jeremy Jackson on behalf of Steven Jackson 675 White Pine Crossover, Jasper AG to RR Parcel # 056-048 4.008-Acres V. BOARD COMMEN... more |  | |
On August 26th, the Jasper Lions Club welcomed District Governor Pamela Williams from the Marietta Lions Club and First Vice Governor Al Hernandez from the East Cobb Lions Club to our meeting. District Governor Williams is retired from the military after 22 years of service. She is originally fr... more |  | |
Pickens Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic is Tuesday, September 28th Safe, convenient, and protective, Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics will roll out again in North Georgia, starting in September! The Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics, conducted by county health departments in the North Georgia Health District, are for people ages 18 and older and will allow residents to st... more |  | |
Often in these columns I write about a particular topic in the context of recognizing a national health observance relevant to the work of Highland Rivers Health – for example, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Alcohol Awareness Month, or Children’s Mental Health Week. I say that we "recog... more |  | |
Ever wanted to get on the air – use a radio and talk across the city, county, country? Maybe help pass information along during an emergency or get help when you are out of cellular range? Earn your Ham License! The Jasper Radio Club will be offering a FREE 4-week course AND a private testing se... more |  | |
Setup across the street at the parking lot of the Mountain Education building on Saturday, September 4th A quiet beginning to the Farmers Market as vendors and customers alike were enjoying the calm and somewhat cool morning. The early birds came and went with the corn, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, garlic, and much more. Clayton and Cole Johnson picked up and left early since their load of corn sol... more |  | |
Rehearsals are reaching their final stages for Sex Please, We're Sixty, written by Michael E Parker and Susan Parker. This rip-roaring comedy will be on stage at the Tater Patch Players Theater, located at 95 Philadelphia Lane, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for three weeks beginning Se... more |  | |
The Ruth House Board of Directors recently announced the installment of their new Executive Director, Penny Haynes. After careful consideration of candidates, Ms. Haynes' qualifications and organizational skills were a perfect match for the Ruth House vision. Pastor Penny Haynes is a Certified Al... more |  | |
Due to an unfortunate number of positive cases of COVID within the employee population, City Offices will not be accessible to the general public through Friday, September 3rd with further evaluation conducted for the following week. Work orders will continue to be processed through calls; and pa... more |  | |
AGENDA I. Call Meeting to Order II. Invocation III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Adopt Agenda V. New Business A. Public Hearing: 1. Request to annex into the City of Jasper Parcel JA10 052.001 consisting of 3.85 acres and rezone from County Highway Business to C-2 General Commercial. This Parce... more |  | |
I. Call Meeting to Order A. Chairman John Sneve II. Invocation III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Adopt Agenda V. Approve Minutes of the July 27, 2021 Meeting VI. New Business A. Public Hearing: a) Request to annex into the City of Jasper Parcel JA10 052.001 consisting of 3.85 acres and rezone fr... more | | |
At the conclusion of a called meeting by Jasper City Council for the purpose of discussion and approval of current year and 5-year history ad for 2021 Property Tax, City Manager Brandon Douglas read the following resignation announcement [Time in meeting 9:24]: Mayor Lawrence and Jasper City ... more |  | |
At the end of the qualifying period on August 18th, 2021, these candidates qualified for the November 2nd election: City of Jasper Anne Sneve - City Council Post #2 Folsom Proctor - City Council Post #1 Ryan O’dea - City Council Post #1 City of Talking Rock Anthony Hawf -C... more |  | |
AGENDA I. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. READING AND APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES III. OLD BUSINESS: IV. NEW BUSINESS: A. RZ-190148 Marcelle Bozeman 1531 Four Mile Church Road, Ball Ground AG to RR Parcel # 068-082-004 4-Acres APPROVED ... more |  | |
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