Jasper Fire Chief John Sherrer announced that Fire Marshal Ian Norton was promoted to Assistant Chief of the Jasper Fire Department on Jan. 11, 2023. Assistant chief Norton began his career with Jasper as a volunteer firefighter over 20 years ago. He worked his way through the ranks to his…
Big Canoe’s own community streaming radio station, Inside The Gates Radio, continues its series of special midweek artist profiles; the vast musical talents of Boz Scaggs will be aired Jan. 26, 6:30 p.m.
The Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Fellowship is collecting donations for this year’s Books & More fundraising event. Now through March 29, the Books & More committee will gratefully accept the following new or gently-used donations every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the chapel …
Fourth graders from Hill City Elementary school in Mrs. Krista Shipman’s gifted class were at the Jan. 13 board of education meeting to deliver an overview of their winning efforts in the bi-annual Georgia Dept. of Agriculture STEM competition. The competition, co-sponsored by Georgia Agricu…
The Lodge at Stephens Lake, a new senior living community just off Highway 515 in Jasper, Georgia, is now open and welcoming new residents. The 77,000 square foot campus is located at 200 Mountain Boulevard South–adjacent to the Grandview at Gateway 55+ community–and features independent liv…
Monday night music will return on Monday Jan. 23 with The Atlanta Soul Duo playing on the Veranda from 6pm – 9pm.
Two precious, tiny kittens were found on Wilderness Parkway near the Equestrian neighborhood late last year. After realizing no mother was around, the compassionate individual who discovered them notified BCAR and a foster home was found.
The Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Fellowship is off to a fun start in 2023 with something for everyone through the year, and it all starts by becoming a member. Visit our website at women.bigcanoechapel.com, scroll to membership, and click on Register Here. Once you enter your information, you wi…
All women in the Big Canoe area are invited to join us at the Big Canoe Chapel’s Cousins Hall, Jan. 17, 11 a.m., for a “Warm Your Heart and Soul” lunch. Meet new friends while enjoying a warm bowl of yummy soup, and learn more about the fabulous 2023 events planned for you. There is no cost …
The February Lit Lunch will meet at noon, Friday, Feb. 3, at the Village Station to discuss "The Gioconda Smile" by Aldous Huxley.
Lady Grey and her five royal kittens delighted all visitors and volunteers at Maggie’s House, the feline shelter of Big Canoe Animal Rescue. Mom and the litter of three boys and two girls were an active and lovable group. Kittens Ashton, Dustin, Dapple and Dexter were adopted earlier in the …
The Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Fellowship invites you to become a member and warm your heart and soul by joining us for lunch, Jan. 17, at the Big Canoe Chapel.
There was no respite for the police departments during December as the number of reported arrests surged to 79. Pickens Sheriff’s Office accounted for 57 arrests, Jasper Police Department had 11, Georgia State Patrol at Jasper netted five, while Dawson and Gilmer counties each had one. The…
On Friday Dec.16, the sixth annual Christmas Wreath ceremony was held at the Pickens County Veterans Memorial Park (PCVMP). By placing this Christmas wreath, we are honoring our veterans current and past.
Salvatore, or as he is known to his intimates, Sal, came to Maggie’s House because a compassionate person in Marble Hill found him and his brother, Rocco, beside their deceased mother. Though we cannot know how this tragedy occurred, we can surmise they would have had trouble surviving if so…
The current superintendent of Pickens County School District, Tony Young is retiring on December 31, completing 30 years of service. His leadership helped the district achieve several key milestones most notably the shift in focus to teaching and learning. “Our business is educating students…
Pickens County will be conducting a Risk Limiting Audit of the December 6th, 2022, General Election.
Freddy is a handsome 2-year-old tabby male. He sports a distinctive long, thin tail that makes a curl at its end. Freddy showed up on Crested Fern Lane in Big Canoe and discovered a house inhabited by a very kind lady. He asked to come inside and his wish was granted. He was given food, shel…
With the basketball season just getting started the Pickens Dragonettes and the Dragons are off to good starts through December 9. They had a combined ten wins as the Dragonettes were 7-0 and the Dragons 3-2.
During the board of commissioners work session on Thursday, December 1 chairman Kris Stancil provided a second reading of the proposed 2023 Pickens County budget. He moved through the review quite quickly having presented the plan initially on November 17. The final review and vote will ta…
Saturday, Dec. 10, is the last Jasper Farmers Market of the season. The 2023 market will open April 1—sure seems like a long, cold winter without fresh farm produce.
