Submitted by Pickens Historical Society Dr. Kenneth Wheeler, the vice president for academic affairs at Reinhardt University and an expert in Georgia history and southern industrialization, will ...

David Silver David Jerry Silver passed away Monday, February 23rd at Advent-Waterman Hospital in Tavares, Florida. Born in Ellijay, Georgia on December 15, 1949 to Odas and Addie Smith Silver, he ...

In this week’s edition, we have coverage of a child exploitation case related to child pornography. Also, this Monday, we were made aware of a separate case we will be covering in court in a few days.

By Taylor Jarrett Intern Reporter Barry Loudermilk’s recent announcement that he will not be seeking re-election to the United States House of Representatives in 2026 has opened the congressional race ...

It’s unfortunate that the high school curriculum doesn’t teach a few sections on local government. Surely a few lessons on land-use and zoning procedures would be more valuable than delving into the ...

The Pickens Elections Board voted on Tuesday, February 3rd to change three of its 12 precinct locations - Refuge, Hill City ...

Annie Downing On February 7, 2026, we said goodbye to Annie Lois Downing, born May 20, 1951. A loving mother to Greg, Derick, Christy, and Jenna. A proud grandmother and great-grandmother to Nicole, ...

A lawsuit filed by a man who was asked to remove a hat on a Delta flight is being heard in Pickens County court. The case garnered national attention after a video the man took of the encounter went ...

Are you ready to escape the winter weather? Let Tater Patch Players transport you to the retirement community of Boca Oasis, where it’s always sunny and 80 degrees. Boca gives a glimpse into the lives ...

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February 7-14 is Congenital Heart Defect Week By Abbie King Contributing Writer Jennifer Clayton was told when she was 10 weeks pregnant with her son, Marcus, that there was a 98 percent chance of him ...

Help was just a phone call away. The animal abuse case we reported last week is hard to stomach. When the owner allegedly walked away from her animals without leaving food or water, she didn’t just ...