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 Pickens County, Georgia
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Harry Norman, REALTORS invites you to Phase 2 at The Summit at Gateway in Jasper this Sat, May 2, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 🏔️ Ribbon cutting 11:15 a.m. with the Mayor of Jasper + Councilman Steve Lawrence. 🏡 Tours + 🥂 refreshments. 📍 377 Mountain Blvd S, Jasper, GA PAID AD
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I am extremely grateful that I had the opportunity to compete with @usatf in Geneva, Ohio this weekend! I was able to win the 800m and finish 4th in the 1500m. #USATFFutureStars 800m- 2:21.80 1500m- 5:06.40
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Follow link to read about local churches' partnership with There's Hope for the Hungry, a non-profit that provides free food to those in need. Times and locations of free food donations included. pickensprogress.com/hope-for…

Hope for the Hungry

Pickens churches give food to those in need It was just after noon and a woman and two small children pulled into the parking lot of Trinity Church on Steve Tate Highway. After the family stepped out...

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Fishing Rodeo a no go for this year

The popular kids Fishing Rodeo hosted by the Pickens County Sportsman Club will not happen this April as usual, as the city of Jasper has work to perform at their water intake area on Long Swamp...

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”Y’all keep plowing,” Ag Commissioner encourages farmers at stop in Jasper

Pastured Poultry Farmers Raise Concerns about Processing Limits By Jennifer Paire, Contributing Writer Georgia’s new Agriculture Commissioner stopped in Jasper Saturday evening to speak to a full...

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Homeless refuse to leave Jasper shelter: “We don’t have anywhere to go”

Refuge in Jesus homeless shelter clients were still living in the downtown Jasper facility the day after a shelter director said they would leave to abide by a court order. Tenants refuse to leave...

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Follow the link for the Progress' 2023 Business Card Directory, a 40 page full-color guide to local businesses. pickensprogress.com/.../Busi…
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Okay to excellent: Survey finds most people satisfied with Pickens and its cities

Loss of natural beauty, multi-family housing rank low On February 20, as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan update required for all cities and counties, the results of a survey taking opinions on...

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Cocaine Bear, once again Hollywood exploits bears for profit, says N. Ga. bear group

Submitted by Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears As if we do not have enough human issues when it comes to Human-Bear Conflict, Hollywood once again adds fuel to the fire by their latest bear...

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Former superintendent, wife, sentenced for financial crimes

Former Pickens school superintendent Carlton Wilson and his wife Cindy Wilson were sentenced for numerous financial crimes Wednesday, Feb. 15. The crimes relate to theft from Appalachian Gun Range...

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This week's front page. Edition headed to stores or available online at pickensprogress.com/eedition… Print edition available in Pickens grocery stores or convenience stores.
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School officials say “Magnificent” agricultural facility will greatly serve students, community

By Kevin Rauda, Contributing Writer Pickens school leaders say the new state-of-the-art agricultural facility will be transformative for the district. The 43,000-square-foot Barnes Family Agricultu...

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Following three crashes within a month in front of PHS and a big GDOT Highway 53 project on the way, Pickens roads are on the mind. We want to hear your thoughts about our roads/traffic. Follow the link to take a survey. forms.gle/7DZ3h5R1t9F6uP3C8

Pickens Roads Survey

Following three crashes within a month in front of Pickens High School and a big GDOT Highway 53 project on the way, Pickens roads are on the mind. We want to hear about your thoughts about our...

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Three crashes at Dragon Drive prompt safety changes at high school entrance

The school system has implemented safety precautions at the Pickens High School entrance after three crashes occurred at that intersection in January. All three crashes happened during morning hours...

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A recent poll found strong support for casino gambling in Georgia. Would you support a casino in or near Pickens? Follow the link to take a short a survey about gambling. Responses could be used in a future article. forms.gle/Z4byAABWQKJ6oSMZ8

Casino/Gambling Survey

A recent found strong support for legalizing casino gambling in Georgia. What are your thoughts about the issue? Responses could be used in a future article.

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This week's front page. Edition headed to stores or available online pickensprogress.com/eedition…?
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How does your garden grow? With garden season approaching, we want to hear your thoughts on gardening. Follow the link to take our survey. bitly.ws/zq5C
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It's cold now, but gardening season will be here before you know it. Check out this article from Pickens County's 4-H Agent about early soil testing to get you prepared. pickensprogress.com/set-up-f…

Set up for gardening with early soil test

By Justin Fellenbaum, Agriculture & Natural Recourses/4-H Agent University of Georgia Extension – Pickens County As we go through the winter months in anticipation of spring many of us are starting...

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GBI: Activist fatally shot after wounding state trooper bought gun legally pickensprogress.com/gbi-acti…
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Following an article in this week's edition about the local homeless shelter, we want to hear your thoughts about homelessness in Pickens County. Follow a link to take the survey, then check out the article which is linked to in the form. forms.gle/4zSPm96dFyEt5EmB7

Homelessness Survey

Community Thoughts on Homelessness Read this week's story about the local homeless shelter, Refuge in Jesus.

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