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     The final session of the ten-week Citizen’s Academy presented by the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, “Citizen response to active shooter” was very timely and appropriate.  As the country experiences the ongoing carnage of mass shootings in public locations the material reflected that n…

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In March, sweet Shirley was among the first of the springtime arrivals to Maggie’s House, the feline shelter of Big Canoe Animal Rescue. She came from a community cat colony in our area and was not feral. She arrived two days after her three kittens were born, and she was very happy to have …

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The Progressives of Big Canoe are pleased to announce our first meeting of 2023 will be held June 17 at 3 p.m., at the Wolfscratch Village Conference Center, 24 Wolfscratch Circle. We will get updates from local individuals involved in Democratic work both in Dawson County and Georgia. We wi…

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May saw more than 100 arrests for various reasons across Pickens County.  Driving related offenses including DUI, suspended licenses, and tag issues accounted for more than 25% of the total. There were a number of drug arrests for intent to distribute and possession as well as several assaul…

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The Big Canoe Bear Society sponsored a happy hour at the Big Canoe Clubhouse Pub May 16 and bought drinks for members of the Big Canoe Trails Committee, a hard-working group that surely deserved it. Trails Committee members, wearing lime green hats for the occasion, were thanked by a pub ful…

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Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner and the Jasper Farmers Market is a great place to bring family and friends. There will be lots of local beef and vegetables for cookouts. On Saturday May 20, the early shoppers bought all the carrots, strawberries and beets but there were still …

The fledgling Big Canoe Comedy Ensemble will present the first performance of the “Big Canoe Medicine Show” Monday, May 22 at the Veranda. While the show will not start until 7 p.m. the doors will open at 6 p.m. Folks are encouraged to come early for a good seat, BYOB and snacks. There is no…

Model radio-controlled sailboat enthusiasts had “hands on the helm” as they launched their boats in a stiff wind on Lake Sconti, April 22, to officially open the 2023 sailing season for the Big Canoe Model Yacht Club. Many former club members and residents of Big Canoe turned out for an info…

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Lit Lunch will meet at noon, Friday, June 2, at the Village Station to discuss the ethical tale “The Unexpected” by Jack London. 

Ah, do you remember Freddie and the Dreamers? Comedic frontman Freddie Garrity’s high-pitched giggle and antic dance moves became a signature for the group as it scored some memorable hits such as “I’m Telling You Now” and, most famously, “Do the Freddie.” You can’t just sing along; you have…

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David Howe recently turned over the Smoke Signals board chairmanship to Brian Galway after eight years as chairman. The Smoke Signals board recognized David’s service at his home May 9, presenting him a framed front page that headlined the 37 Georgia Press Association awards won by Smoke Sig…