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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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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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City Offices – Temporarily Closed to the Public

City Offices – Temporarily Closed to the Public

By Staff Writer on August 31, 2021

PRESS RELEASE FROM CITY OF JASPER – Due to an unfortunate number of positive cases of COVID within the employee population, City Offices will…

Ga. National Guard will aid with COVID measures

By Staff Writer on August 31, 2021

By Dave WilliamsBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp committed up to 2,500 Georgia National Guard troops Monday to fighting the surge…

Jasper plans to hold steady on taxes

Jasper plans to hold steady on taxes

By Dan Pool on August 25, 2021

Brandon Douglas will be returning to Acworth city government in October. • City Manager Douglas announces return to Acworth • Lawsuit from former top employees make social…