By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA - Most new laws the General Assembly enacted this year took ...

Join us for an enchanting story time experience designed especially for infants, toddlers and their caregivers! Our interactive sessions feature a delightful mix of story songs, playful dances, ...

It’s unusual for people to agree on much of anything concerning politics, but Jimmy Carter upends that general rule. Since the 39th president passed away on December 29, outliving every other U.S.

Pickens County fell one spot in the state but remained the county with the highest per capita personal income in our 15-county northwest region in 2023, according to recently released data from the ...

By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA - Georgia energy regulators have signed off on a 3.5% rate increase for customers of Georgia Power. Members of the state Public Service ...

Three mobile homes near Walmart were destroyed in an early morning fire last week, all deemed a total loss. The incident occurred just before 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The blaze started at one ...

First, a note of appreciation to all our readers and advertisers for continuing to support community journalism. Your support allows us to run down the stories that are important to Pickens County ...

ATLANTA – Georgia’s medical cannabis program has hit an important milestone. Enrollment in the registry of patients eligible to receive the drug hit 25,000 during the weekend. That growth means the ...

It came as a shock last week when we found out Pickens Junior High was on the list of the state’s worst-performing schools. Students there are eligible for a $6,500 voucher to attend private schools ...