[ October 21, 2021 ] Pickens County and the Municipalities of Jasper and Talking Rock have prepared an amendment to add a Broadband Element to the Pickens County, Georgia 2018 Joint Comprehensive Plan. The draft Broadband Element was prepared according to the 2018 Minimum Planning Standards set by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Planning Act of 1989. The draft Broadband Element includes an Action Plan comprised of a narrative and map of unserved areas, goals, needs/opportunities and Community Work Program items.

Accordingly, a joint public hearing is scheduled for Pickens County and Municipalities to accept comments on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. After the public hearing and receipt of public comment, the draft amendment will be transmitted for review by the Northwest Georgia Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.