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Teens charged in connection to murder of 19-year-old Pickens resident. Seven now charged and more arrests expected in death of Mallory Warden Three more arrests, including two Pickens residents, have been made in connection with…. 1/ 5. News. Progress’ 2024 Drive & …
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News for Pickens County, GA. By Christie Pool, Staff Writer [email protected] Each year on November 11th, Americans observe Veterans Day, one single day dedicated to honoring the men and women...
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By Staff Writer on October 18, 2024. The Aces Youth Home (ACES) will hold its fifth annual Holiday Tour of Homes in Jasper. Presented by Piedmont Mountainside, this year’s tour will take….
Lots of rain, but Pickens dodges worst of Hurricane Helene
Sep 27, 2024 · While many areas of Georgia saw significant flooding and power outages from Hurricane Helene, Pickens County missed the brunt of the storm. Pickens experienced heavy rainfall and some wind, but no tropical-force storm winds as predicted. According to Pickens Commission Chair Kris Stancil, “Reports are primarily of trees down across roads that ...
New businesses coming to Pickens – PickensProgress.com
By Angela Reinhardt on May 31, 2023. Motorists have likely noticed grading underway at several locations around town. We touched base with city and county leaders to confirm what new businesses and developments are coming down the pike. • Large grocery store chain – A major commercial project, including a well-known grocery store, will ...
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Watch for Cove Road closure June 4-6. By Dan Pool on May 31, 2024. The city of Jasper announced at a work session Thursday they will be working on shoulders, retaining barriers and overhanging trees along the portion of….
266 seniors to walk Friday at Pickens High graduation
May 22, 2024 · Two hundred and sixty-six Pickens High School seniors will walk at Friday evening’s commencement ceremony, marking the end of their high school careers and the beginning of a new chapter. In total, there are 272 PHS graduates this year. Ceremonies will be held at Dragon Stadium at 7 p.m. with a processional to “Pomp and Circumstance.”.
Gilmer and Pickens County Awarded $25 Million Broadband Project
Feb 7, 2022 · The project proposal states that “Gilmer and Pickens County has 27% and 17%, respectively, (Georgia Broadband Availability, 2021) of our population deemed to be unserved by the FCC’s minimum broadband definition of 25/3Mb. We believe the percentage is greater as our counties have seen an influx of new residents influenced to move by ...
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Veterans Day: Honoring Sacrifice and Service. By Staff Writer on November 6, 2024. The Veterans Day parade will be Monday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. on Main Street in Jasper By Christie Pool, Staff Writer [email protected] Each year….
Early voting underway – PickensProgress.com
Oct 16, 2024 · Early voting starts across the state on Tuesday, October 15. Early voting runs Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 15 through November 1. Saturday voting is October 19 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your assigned precinct. “Do not vote at the recreation center on Election ...