PICKENS COUNTY NEWS & PRESS RELEASES
Opens on Black Friday A Tater Patch Players comedy is coming your way for the holiday season. Though it's not a Christmas play, You Can't Take It With You, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, is a hilarious and family-friendly comedy. When it's time to find the family somewhere to go after the turkey is done, and when... more |  | |
On Saturday December 2nd The Greystone Estate in Ball Ground will host Holidazzle – this year’s Long Table for the benefit of Prevent Child Abuse Pickens. PCAP plans to kick off the holidays by celebrating the 5th Anniversary of The Long Table at this unique venue with an evening carrying th... more |  | |
On Wednesday, October 11, 2017, 35 attendees from local and state agencies joined together for the Pickens Family Connection Collaborative focused on the county's homeless situation and combating child sexual abuse. The session began with an exercise exposing the direct effects homelessness has a... more |  | |
The PHS Theatre troupe traveled to Sandersville Ga this past weekend to compete in the Georgia High School Association One Act Play Competition State Finals. PHS attended as the Region 6AAAA Champion. After a tremendous production and performance the cast and crew came in fifth place overall! ... more |  | |
Elementary students have participated in Veterans Day activities for years with the class competition of patriotic posters. Originated by the Pickens County Lions Club who judged the posters and awarded winning class members with a fun pizza party, American Legion Post 149 continued that tradition... more |  | |
Victor Lane is the Shottenkirk Ford's Pickens High School Swimmer of the Week. Victor has already qualified for state in two different events - 100 yard breaststroke and 100 yard butterfly. Victor is an outstanding student and excels in this sport. Victor has natural athletic ability. He is an e... more |  | |
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce would like to Dragonflies Birthdays & Events on their ribbon cutting for their business. Dragonflies is introducing a unique approach to events in the North Georgia area. While they specialize in Children’s Birthday parties, they are excited to offer a varie... more |  | |
Al Rothe, KPB Board member reported a banner year for handing out candy on Halloween this year. Again this year KPB took part in the Trick or Treat downtown event in Jasper. Rothe reported that we had more children this year than ever before. Each year KPB purchases more candy and always seem... more |  | |
The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly Community Breakfast that is open to Chamber members as well as the public. The most recent breakfast was held Tuesday, November 14th, 2017. Attendees arrived to a delicious breakfast catered by The Carriage House and enjoyed networking with the ... more |  | |
Ginny Perren, PHS Swim Team Coach The second swim meet for the PHS swim team was the Battle of Dalton last Saturday, November 11. The students competed against six other schools, which is over 250 swimmers. Victor Lane was amazing as he qualified for state in the 100 yard butterfly. Victor also received 2nd place overall in the... more |  | |
Middle and high schools increased; All four elementary schools decreased Pickens County School Superintendent, Dr. Carlton Wilson is meeting today with academic coaches and curriculum directors to look at the data from the 2017 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores. Both high school and middle school scores increased, but all four elementary schoo... more |  | |
NORTH GEORGIA – Ready to quit? You can do it for at least one day this Thursday, November 16th during the Great American Smokeout®! Every year on the third Thursday of November, many Georgians join tobacco users across the nation in giving up using tobacco and electronic cigarettes for the entire da... more |  | |
On November 9th, the Jasper Lions Club hosted Michele Benoit. District 18-L Diabetes Chairman of the Georgia Lions Club. She has been a member of the Lions Club for 10 years and is currently a member of the Pauling-West Cobb Club. In her role as District Diabetes Chairman, she is helping Lions Club... more |  | |
John King Carter, Holy Family organist and choirmaster, proudly announces the next concert of the 2017-2018 season of free concerts at Holy Family. Mezzo-soprano Sarah Ellena Hogrefe returns to Holy Family on Sunday, November 19 at 3:30 PM. singing songs of Schubert and Debussy. Mr. Carter will acco... more |  | |
Statistical Highlights Pickens High School Football Season for 2017 ended after the State Playoff game against Cartersville on Friday, November 10th. Below are 2017 Statistical Highlights provided by Chris Parker, Head Football Coach. PDF with all season stats is listed at the end. Team Records • The 2017 Dra... more |  | |
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