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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Third Place Award: Rocks By Lynette Chambers

By Staff Writer on October 4, 2011

“Rocks” By Lynette Chambers Third Place Award presented to Lynette Chambers, on left, during the Ga. Marble Festival 2011 Jesus is a…