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WEBBy Christie Pool Staff Writer christie@pickensprogress.com Frustrated property owners left the city of Jasper’s public hearing Thursday evening even more upset than when they arrived.…. But city looking for proposal to shore up steep banks further Jasper crews were feeling relieved Friday morning, Sept. 27 with the worst of the….
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WEBGo for the Gold; Compete in the Trash-O-Lympics. By Staff Writer on September 25, 2024. Submitted by KPB On Saturday, October 12, Keep Pickens Beautiful will host the first Trash-O-Lympics. Join in on the fun, get some exercise, feel great,….
Hurricane Helene shows us how we’re connected
WEB4 hours ago · Hurricane Helene shows us how we’re connected. By Staff Writer on October 9, 2024. By Angela Reinhardt, Staff Writer. areinhardt@pickensprogress.com. It was Friday afternoon, the day after Hurricane Helene was expected to inflict much more damage to our community than it did. Like everyone else here, I was relieved.
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WEBDec 27, 2023 · Top stories from 2023. By Staff Writer on December 27, 2023. Compiled by the Progress Staff. January 5. Large development changes hands – A large mix-use project planned near Ingles on West Church Street changed hands in January 2023 with future plans for the property unclear. In 2022 the Progress reported that Grant Schmeelk planned a …
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WEBNew state election rules come under fire. By Staff Writer on October 2, 2024. By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Voting rights advocates and local election officials Tuesday criticized new rules the Republican-controlled State….
Early voting begins Tuesday – PickensProgress.com
WEB5 hours ago · Early voting starts across the state on Tuesday, October 15. Early voting runs Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 15 through November 1. Saturday voting is October 19 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your assigned precinct. “Do not vote at the recreation center on Election ...
Helping hands for hurricane relief – PickensProgress.com
WEB5 hours ago · Helping hands for hurricane relief. By Angela Reinhardt on October 9, 2024. On Tuesday morning the load of supplies collected by Hill City Elementary students left the school’s agriculture classroom and headed to south Georgia, one of many areas damaged by impacts from Hurricane Helene. “The support was overwhelming,” said Hill City ...
Where’s the big idea? – PickensProgress.com
WEBMar 6, 2024 · By Dan PoolEditordpool@pickensprogress.com With many of the key county offices up for election this year and talk of challengers sparse (qualifying ends Friday, see story on Page 6A), we’d like to suggest this is the opportune time for our county leaders to toss out big ideas. We’re not
Property tax collection rate up from last year
WEBNov 29, 2023 · The collection rate for 2022 is now 98.59 percent, and 99.51 percent for 2021. For property owners who are delinquent on their 2023 taxes they can anticipate a second notice and intent to put a lien on the property 90 days after the original due date of Nov. 15. At the 120 day mark, a lien will be issued …
Permit numbers reflect hot, but slow construction industry for …
WEBJan 11, 2023 · Overall for 2022, planning and development issued 2,271 permits/licenses or other bits of business and oversaw 2,493 inspections generating a total of $537,361 in revenue for the county. December was the slowest month for new permits with 46 issued while March saw 97 permits issued. Published in Slideshow.