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Fourth of July parade to roll out at 1
Will the crowd be “sane, sober and orderly in every respect” as reported at 1939 inaugural event Independence Day celebration? Planning is in full swing…
Angela Reinhardt June 24, 2022
Old videos bring county’s past alive
By Greg Moore Treasurer, Pickens Historical Society As part of my family resided in Whitestone during the 1940s, I have been trying to find…
Submitted Article June 22, 2022
Low turnout runoff sees Tippens take west end seat
Josh Tippens won the runoff for the west end (district 1) commission seat over David Shouse 1,092 to 440 in Tuesday’s vote. No one…
Dan Pool June 22, 2022
Small brushfire in west Pickens continues to pop up, but “no need for alarm,” says chief
Tuesday at press time, fire crews were still dealing with a small, remote brushfire that broke out Sunday, June 19. The fire in the Sharp Mountain…
Angela Reinhardt June 21, 2022
Active shooter drills are regular training for Pickens sheriff deputies
“God forbid it happen here, we don’t want anything to break down,” says chief deputy on training On Saturday, 26 officers with the…
Dan Pool June 15, 2022

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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Woman killed in crash on Highway 53 West
Woman killed in crash on Highway 53 West
A woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 53 West the morning of June 6 near the Old Johnson Road intersection. The incident...
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Kemp extends temporary suspension of state gasoline tax
Kemp extends temporary suspension of state gasoline tax
By Dave WilliamsBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News Service ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp issued an executive order Thursday extending the suspension of the state gasoline sales...
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Hot enough for ya?
By Christie Pool, Staff Writer christie@pickensprogress.com The summer heat has arrived. Even before the official start of summer on Tuesday, our heat index here...
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Civility should not be abandoned for political arguments
When Donald Trump was president, there was a song often heard at protests with the title and chorus and maybe only lyrics “_______ Donald...
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The lost art of getting lost: We’re losing our ability to navigate
By Angela Reinhardt, Staff Writer areinhardt@pickensprogress.com Remember “The Map Song” from Dora The Explorer? It was sung by the aptly-titled “Map,” a anthropomorphized rolled-up...
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Why I like to paint

By Christie Pool on June 23, 2022

With Maggie Shaw When Maggie Shaw turned 50 she pledged to herself that she would begin living life out of her regular comfort zone. To…

Head into summer healthy with the Progress’ 2022 Health and Wellness magazine. Inside you’ll find informative health-related articles and ads from local businesses.

Head into summer healthy with the Progress’ 2022 Health and Wellness magazine. Inside you’ll find informative health-related articles and ads from local businesses.

By Staff Writer on June 20, 2022

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Good Vibes Series

Good Vibes Series

By Submitted Article on June 15, 2022

This summer the Progress is doing a series we’re calling Good Vibes. Our reporters are seeking out people with interesting hobbies and finding out why…