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Holiday events abound this weekend

Jasper and Ball Ground Christmas parades, North Georgia Toy Run, Tour of Homes There is no shortage of holiday events this weekend, with two…

Staff Writer November 29, 2023
Personal Essay on Pine Log: The pain of losing a place

By Blake Moss, Contributing Writer North Georgia sportsmen might be shocked, as the 2023 hunting seasons begin, to find that one of the largest…

Submitted Article November 29, 2023
Property tax collection rate up from last year

Just over two weeks after the property tax due date on November 15, the Pickens County Tax Commissioner’s office has collected 89 percent of…

Angela Reinhardt November 29, 2023
Pickens per capita income 10th highest in state

Pickens County is the 10th highest in the state for per capita personal income, notching up three spots over last year, according to data…

Christie Pool November 21, 2023
First responders honored at appreciation dinner

“Your commitment to duty is inspiring” Around 250 people filled Chattahoochee Tech last Tuesday night for the third annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner…

Max Caylor November 21, 2023

IRS Criminal Investigation’s Atlanta Field Office warns of romance scams
IRS Criminal Investigation’s Atlanta Field Office warns of romance scams
ATLANTA – Scammers use many tactics to separate unsuspecting victims of their identities and money. One of the tactics is the romance scam, which in 2022 affected...
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Foster care study committee makes recommendations
Foster care study committee makes recommendations
By Dave WilliamsBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – A combination of legislation and spending increases are needed to improve Georgia’s foster care system, according...
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Study shows high levels of air pollution from gas-powered lawn equipment
Study shows high levels of air pollution from gas-powered lawn equipment
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – An Atlanta-based environmental group is renewing its campaign against gasoline-powered lawn equipment. The Environment...
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Small businesses lead the way
By Dan Pool, Editor dpool@pickensprogress.com Much has been made in recent months of the increased vibrancy in downtown Jasper. Often this praise, whether...
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Thankful
Each year on the fourth Thursday in November, Americans gather for a day of feasting, family and football. Today’s Thanksgiving celebrations, while likely...
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Shop local if you want an interesting town
We were as disappointed as most people when we found out the large building in the heart of Jasper is going to be a...
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Steve Lawrence recognized for “Servant Leadership”

Steve Lawrence recognized for “Servant Leadership”

By Staff Writer on November 29, 2023

By Max Caylor Contributing Writer Jasper Mayor Steve Lawrence received the Sequoyah Chapter’s Daughters of the American Revolution Community Service Award during their November…

Ingles customers and Thrift Store working to provide holiday food

Ingles customers and Thrift Store working to provide holiday food

By Submitted Article on November 21, 2023

By Suellen Reitz, CTS Public Affairs Director As we enter the holiday season starting with Thanksgiving this week, each of us should stop for…

Local theater prepares great Christmas play

Local theater prepares great Christmas play

By Submitted Article on November 15, 2023

Tater Patch Players to put on “Candle in the Window” By Nan Nawrocki, Tater Patch Players I drove up to the Tater Patch Players…