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Georgia again collecting gasoline tax
Georgia again collecting gasoline tax
By Dave WilliamsBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News ServiceATLANTA - Georgia's on-again, off-again gasoline tax suspension is back off as of last week. Gov. Brian Kemp and...
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Holiday events abound this weekend (2023)
Holiday events abound this weekend (2023)
Jasper and Ball Ground Christmas parades, North Georgia Toy Run, Tour of Homes There is no shortage of holiday events this weekend, with two...
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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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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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Buy a raffle ticket, support Toys for Tots

Buy a raffle ticket, support Toys for Tots

By Staff Writer on November 2, 2021

The Marine Corps League Set. #1280 will be selling tickets for a raffle at Appalachian Gun & Pawn every Saturday thru December 18th…

Supply chain delays library construction start

Supply chain delays library construction start

By Staff Writer on November 2, 2021

Grab & Go location provides limited library services during interim By Angela Reinhardt Staff Writer areinhardt@pickensprogress.com Renovations and expansion at the Pickens County Library…

Court ruling upholds Georgia Power plans for coal ash

Court ruling upholds Georgia Power plans for coal ash

By Staff Writer on October 29, 2021

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – The Georgia Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court decision allowing Georgia Power…