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Thank You to our Veterans
Pick up a copy of this week’s edition for several full-color pages where local veterans are listed in honor of Veterans Day this Wednesday. The…
Staff Writer November 10, 2026
School Board member says state tardy with test scores
Pickens school board member Tommy Gartrell slammed the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) for late ELA Milestone scores, which the state has not returned nearly…
Angela Reinhardt November 10, 2026
Marketing town a focus for Talking Rock
By Cara Harrison Contributing Writer At the Talking Rock town hall meeting on Nov. 5, Mayor James Bryant recapped the success of the town’s annual…
Staff Writer November 10, 2026
Tippens wins Commission seat; Jasperse takes House
Write-Ins hold up results on election night Pickens County voters turned out in big numbers on Election Day, with 56 percent of registered voters casting…
Angela Reinhardt November 4, 2026
City backpedals on removing public comments from agenda
Angela Reinhardt November 4, 2026

Energy Assistance and Homebound Program opens for homebound and elderly on Dec. 1
Energy Assistance and Homebound Program opens for homebound and elderly on Dec. 1
Submitted by North Ga. Community Action, Inc. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program administered by the Georgia Division of Family and Children services will open...
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Women put stamp on Georgia election
Women put stamp on Georgia election
By Ty Tagami, Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News ATLANTA — Women won big in Georgia on Election Day. Eight women, all of them Black Democrats,...
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Sitting is the new smoking for seniors
Sitting is the new smoking for seniors
Move it or lose it Senior Moments by Mary Migliaro Regular movement in your senior years is essential for preserving independence, protecting cognitive health, and...
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America at 250, and the people who got us here
Back in July, the country celebrated its 250th birthday. Here in Pickens County, we had our share of fireworks, a parade and flags, and it...
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Small businesses deserve support regardless of town controversies
If you look to the right of this editorial on this page, you’ll see Dwight Henderson’s weekly cartoon. In this installment, the cartoonist tells Jasper...
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Not home, but still in ink
By Christie Pool, Staff Writer Two weeks ago, on a Wednesday afternoon my husband Dan and I drove up to Blue Ridge for a ribbon...
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Health & Wellness Special Section

By Staff Writer on November 10, 2026

Follow this link to access the Progress’ Health & Wellness Special Section, which features informative articles and local ads.

PHS Homecoming Court named

PHS Homecoming Court named

By Staff Writer on November 10, 2026

Members of this year’s Pickens High School Homecoming Court were interviewed by students who work at the school newspaper. You can find those interviews on…

Plans set for Veterans Day events

By Staff Writer on November 10, 2026

Retired Air Force colonel speaker for ceremony after parade Staff Reports The 2026 Veterans Day Parade will be held on November 11, with step-off at…