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Court to hear petition to unseal ballots
Members of the Pickens County Board of Elections in their August meeting decided to wait until the current private litigation against them is final before…
Max Caylor August 10, 2022
American hero honored with annual motorcycle ride
Elizabeth Collins, daughter of Sgt. David Collins, holds a photo of her dad while being surrounded her family and American Legion Riders last Saturday morning before…
Max Caylor August 10, 2022
IGA grocery worker bags podium
Kirk Dotson, an employee at Foothills IGA, placed third at the annual Georgia Food Industry best bagger contest in July. The contest came down to…
Alex Goble August 10, 2022
From Jasper: Financing secured for crucial wastewater expansion, Stegall Drive to close, Gennett Drive now open
Jasper considers buying into Cherokee Water & Sewer Authority At the August 1 meeting, Jasper City Council member Sonny Proctor announced that the city…
Angela Reinhardt August 3, 2022
Vandal in a vehicle forces park closure
Ga. Power awaiting supplies to restore lighting Lee Newton Park will remain closed until Georgia Power crews can restore lighting and confirm the safety…
Dan Pool August 3, 2022

GBI Investigates Explosion in Elbert County
GBI Investigates Explosion in Elbert County
The GBI is releasing surveillance video from this morning’s explosion that destroyed the Georgia Guidestones. The videos show the explosion and a car leaving the...
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Delivery robots get ready to roll out for Georgia
Delivery robots get ready to roll out for Georgia
By Dave WilliamsBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News Service ATLANTA - Georgia is about to embark on a new form of transportation technology that fits the needs...
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How Georgia plans to spend nearly $600 million in federal funds
How Georgia plans to spend nearly $600 million in federal funds
By Rebecca Grapevine, Staff Reporter Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA - Georgia will now have until 2025 to spend almost $600 million in federal pandemic...
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Obituaries for August 11, 2022; Edd Christopher, Russell Pendley, Eddie Reynolds, Jeff Corbin, Hoyal Fendley, Bobby Milam
Edd Christopher Charles Edward Christopher “Edd” passed away peacefully in Ponte Vedra, Florida on August 3rd surrounded in love with his wife and children. Born...
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Keep the Good Vibes rolling
This week our article about a philanthropic Old Mulehouse restaurant manager who organizes employee hikes, roadside cleanups, and wants to do even more do-goody things...
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The Quiet Commissioner
By Alex Goble, Staff Writer Jerry Barnes announced his candidacy for Pickens County District 1 Commissioner in April 2012. A lifelong resident of the...
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Do-gooding as a hobby

By Angela Reinhardt on August 11, 2022

Matthew Chastain is one of those rare people who can renew your faith in humanity five seconds into a conversation. He’s genuine, friendly, inspiring, and…

Federal court upholds Georgia “heartbeat” abortion law

Federal court upholds Georgia “heartbeat” abortion law

By Submitted Article on July 20, 2022

By Rebecca GrapevineStaff ReporterCapitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals upheld Georgia’s “heartbeat” abortion law Wednesday, finding the ban…

Progress special section: Drive and Ride

Progress special section: Drive and Ride

By Staff Writer on July 13, 2022

Filled with car and driver information. Check it out free at https://2109.newstogo.us/editionviewer/default.aspx?Edition=79f7c93c-3f67-4f33-988f-ea27243297f9 and in the July 14 issue.