By Taylor Jarrett Intern Reporter The City of Jasper Planning Commission held its monthly meeting on Feb. 24, with only one item on the agenda for consideration. Adam Smith, chief operating officer of ...

David Silver David Jerry Silver passed away Monday, February 23rd at Advent-Waterman Hospital in Tavares, Florida. Born in Ellijay, Georgia on December 15, 1949 to Odas and Addie Smith Silver, he ...

In this week’s edition, we have coverage of a child exploitation case related to child pornography. Also, this Monday, we were made aware of a separate case we will be covering in court in a few days.

Submitted by Pickens Historical Society Dr. Kenneth Wheeler, the vice president for academic affairs at Reinhardt University and an expert in Georgia history and southern industrialization, will ...

Annie Downing On February 7, 2026, we said goodbye to Annie Lois Downing, born May 20, 1951. A loving mother to Greg, Derick, Christy, and Jenna. A proud grandmother and great-grandmother to Nicole, ...

It’s unfortunate that the high school curriculum doesn’t teach a few sections on local government. Surely a few lessons on land-use and zoning procedures would be more valuable than delving into the ...

By Taylor Jarrett Intern Reporter Barry Loudermilk’s recent announcement that he will not be seeking re-election to the United States House of Representatives in 2026 has opened the congressional race ...

By Cara Harrison-Ungar Contributing Writer The four-legged residents of the Pickens County Animal Shelter had a successful year of rescues, adoptions, and community events in 2025. In an interview on ...

Doug Evans Douglas Lee Evans, 61, of Fairmount, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at his home. He was born November 11, 1964 to Robert and Faye Evans in Jasper, Georgia. Doug is survived ...

On January 28, two officers of North Georgia Veterans Helping Veterans rolled out at 7 a.m. sharp in the Jeep of board chair David English, armed with donuts and backpacks filled with hand warmers, ...

Edward Weng Edward Joseph Weng, 90, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2026. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Marie Weng and brother, Robert ...

At recent Jasper City Council and Jasper Downtown Development Authority meetings, events were at the forefront of discussion. Part of that discussion included transitioning Downtown Live and most ...