Pickens plans back to school with a focus on flexibility and safety

Despite ever-changing information, Rick Townsend, Superintendent of Pickens County Schools, is confident they have a good plan to resume school…

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Rep. Vernon Jones issues statement on Atlanta police reform efforts

ATLANTA – State Representative Vernon Jones (D-Lithonia) today issued the following statement regarding the Atlanta City Council’s recent adoption of…

Traditional or virtual school is the choice for Towns students

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Towns County students and parents must choose between returning to in-person education or participating in online classes.…

Health Department Responds to positive test in Courthouse

ELLIJAY, Ga - Gilmer's Health Department and Courthouse are working closely together this week after a confirmed positive test was…

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County responds as Probate Judge tests positive for COVID-19 after revival

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Gilmer County Probate Judge Scott Chastain has confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19, commonly called…

Anti-American sentiments graffitied along U.S. Hwy 76

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Towns County, Ga all fell victim to the country-wide vandalism over the July Fourth weekend. Unidentified individuals…

PCS to host Zoom meeting about virtual academy tonight

Parents in Pickens County will host a meeting via Zoom for parents wanting more information about the virtual academy for…

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Gilmer and Fannin Extend Judicial Emergency under order of Chief Judge

NORTH GEORGIA - Both Gilmer and Fannin have received a new order entitled "Amended Third Order Extending Declaration of Judicial…

North Carolina announces statewide COVID-19 testing, results reporting required

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) took action to decrease barriers to COVID-19 testing…

Pickens VA Clinic dedicates flag on 4th of July

JASPER, Ga. - Today marked a special day for veterans in Pickens county as the VA Clinic not only celebrated…