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.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Get out of the way, slow drivers. The minimum speed limit on Georgia highways might increase to 50 mph.Georgia lawmakers are ...

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 ...

Submitted By Piedmont Mountainside One year after opening its doors, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital’s Radiation Oncology Facility is celebrating a successful first year defined by strong patient ...

On Feb. 14, people around the world will celebrate Valentine’s Day as a time to express romantic feelings and appreciation for loved ones. For the special agents at the IRS Criminal Investigation ...

Ungar Contributing Writer The four-legged residents of the Pickens County Animal Shelter had a successful year of rescues, adoptions, and community events in 2025. In an interview on January 22, Emily ...

Doug Evans Douglas Lee Evans, 61, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at his home. He was born November 11, 1964 to Robert and Faye Evans in Jasper, Georgia. Doug is survived ...