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Stormwater sinkholes and sewage issue require contractors for city
By Ellie Pool Staff Writer The city of Jasper will address three “emergency” road issues this week, according to discussion originally presented to council at…
Staff Writer September 2, 2026
2026 Jeep Fest Guide
JeepFest is rolling into town this week! Check out this full-color guide for all the info you need about the event, wether you’re participating or…
Staff Writer September 2, 2026
No finish line: Marble Festival Road Race takes a break after 44 years
Georgia Marble Festival Road Race, which has sent runners through Jasper’s streets for more than four decades and funneled thousands of dollars back into our…
Christie Pool September 2, 2026
Hot Hot HOT: Talking Rock man grows hottest peppers on the planet
The Carolina Reaper. The Trinidad Scorpion. The RB003. These are just a few of the peppers that Talking Rock resident Bobby Fisk grows, and the…
Staff Writer September 2, 2026
Former Jasper Police officer arrested for actions while on duty in March
A former Jasper Police officer faces several charges for an incident in March where he allegedly hit and kicked a man in a wheelchair during…
Angela Reinhardt August 26, 2026

New execution date set for Cobb killer
New execution date set for Cobb killer
By Ty Tagami, Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News ATLANTA — Georgia will execute Stacey Ian Humphreys on Sept. 16 after postponing a prior execution scheduled...
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Key lawmaker exploring legislation to curb Flock camera misuse
Key lawmaker exploring legislation to curb Flock camera misuse
By Ty TagamiBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — Growing public concern about license plate reader systems has led a key state senator to...
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Trio sentenced in possibly the biggest Ponzi scheme in Georgia history
Trio sentenced in possibly the biggest Ponzi scheme in Georgia history
By Ty Tagami, Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — A Florida man will spend 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in...
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JeepFest, volunteer needs, more city woes
It’s one weekend and does good Pickens Sheriff’s JeepFest will roll into town for its 16th annual event this week, with activities kicking off this...
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Alarm bells ringing over Jasper’s water issues
The city of Jasper’s water infrastructure crisis was the top story in last week’s edition…again. The sorry state of the city water and sewage has...
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More opportunities for vital senior citizens
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said in a recent speech that they need to cut waste in...
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Veterans Park prepares for 25th anniversary Patriot Day

Veterans Park prepares for 25th anniversary Patriot Day

By Submitted Article on September 2, 2026

Commissioner Tippens will be speaker at program By Frank Leist Treasurer, Pickens County Veterans Memorial Park As Jeep Fest and Labor Day approach, we are…

Fall Webworms Are Everywhere: Should You Be Worried?

Fall Webworms Are Everywhere: Should You Be Worried?

By Submitted Article on August 26, 2026

By Justin Fellenbaum County Extension Coordinator If you have noticed large, white webs covering the ends of tree branches around your yard lately, you are…

Finding skeletons in the family tree, topic of upcoming talk

Finding skeletons in the family tree, topic of upcoming talk

By Submitted Article on August 19, 2026

Submitted By Pickens Historical Society Dig far enough into a family tree and you may turn up a skeleton. Gerald Parker will talk about that…