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Voters turn out in big numbers Pickens County voters turned out in big numbers in the November 5 election, with 80 percent of registered…. 1/ 5. News. Trump win puts Georgia back in red column. By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Georgia voters have reasserted the Peach State’s bona fides as a Republican ...
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By Staff Writer on October 18, 2024. The Aces Youth Home (ACES) will hold its fifth annual Holiday Tour of Homes in Jasper. Presented by Piedmont Mountainside, this year’s tour will take….
Overlook wildfire scorches 20 acres – PickensProgress.com
1 day ago · A wildfire that broke out over the weekend off Highway 136 near the first overlook is the largest in recent history, according to fire officials. High winds, steep terrain, and dry conditions made containment difficult, but crews got the blaze under control without injuries or damage to property. The fire started around 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9.
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By Capitol Beat on November 1, 2024. By Dave WilliamsBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – As the 2024 presidential election heads into its final days, all signs in Georgia continue to….
Wildfire reminds us to protect our homes, thank a firefighter
1 day ago · Homeowners in forested areas can help protect their homes from wildfire by creating safety zones, according to Wildcat Community : Zone 1 + 30 feet. •Leaves cleared from foundation. •Clean gutters and roofs. •Limited shrubs against the …
Trump wins big in Pickens, T-Splost fails by a slim margin
Nov 6, 2024 · In the presidential race, Donald Trump (R) took 82.7 percent, or 17,263, of the Pickens vote, beating Kamala Harris (D) who took 16.76 percent, or 3,499, votes. The T-Splost, a one-cent sales tax for local road improvements, failed by a thin margin of just 44 votes out of the 20,000 cast in that ballot question — 9,978 (49,89 percent) Pickens ...
Common sense measures to reduce risk of wildfire
1 day ago · Reducing the risk to your home from Wildfires – Common Sense Measures to Minimize the Risk of Wildfire. The recent wildfire on Saturday night should serve as a wakeup call to all of us in Pickens County. In 2006 a group of neighbors worked together to forge a plan to address the unique needs of our Jasper mountain community.
Voting smashing records as Election Day nears
Oct 30, 2024 · Pickens County has seen a record number of early voters for this presidential election. As of Tuesday morning, 11,843 early ballots had been cast. Pickens appears primed to see more than 20,000 of the 29,000 potential voters turn out by the end of election day Tuesday. Four years ago there were roughly 8,000 early voters and 15,000 total.
New businesses coming to Pickens – PickensProgress.com
By Angela Reinhardt on May 31, 2023. Motorists have likely noticed grading underway at several locations around town. We touched base with city and county leaders to confirm what new businesses and developments are coming down the pike. • Large grocery store chain – A major commercial project, including a well-known grocery store, will ...
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Watch for Cove Road closure June 4-6. By Dan Pool on May 31, 2024. The city of Jasper announced at a work session Thursday they will be working on shoulders, retaining barriers and overhanging trees along the portion of….