John Banks John Banks, 62, of Jasper, Georgia who passed away June 23, 2026 at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Born on February 29, 1964 in Ellijay, John was the son of Arnold Lee Banks and Betty Sue ...

We intentionally came to the mountains to help the folks who are in hard-to-accesslocations,” says owner By Lynn ConradProgress MarketingConsultant On the information highway, there can be traffic ...

Follow the link for a full-color special section for the America250 celebration. The section features information about all the America250 and July 4th events in Pickens County, as well as local ...

By Nan Nawrocki Tater Patch Players Tater Patch Players is ready to debut their newest show, Beatle Girls! Playwright Todd Olsen has been involved in music and theater across the country and currently ...

By Sheri Crowe Pickens County America250 Committee See full list of events below. Find the Movie Night in Perrow Park ad on ...

Julie Raming gets eight to 10 emails a week about feral cats. As president of Be-Paws We Care, a local animal advocacy nonprofit, she tries to help everyone who reaches out. But the emails keep coming ...

Pickens County’s Election Office has allowed two days this week (June 23, 24) for staff to rescan all 7,541 ballots cast in ...

Back in action On Wednesday, June 17, members of the Georgia General Assembly returned to the Georgia State Capitol and convened for a special legislative ...

Back in action On Wednesday, June 17, members of the Georgia General Assembly returned to the Georgia State Capitol and ...

Will Logan William Drew Logan, 29, of Jasper was born March 3, 1997. He went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Will is survived by his beloved wife, Georgia Logan of Jasper, and his two ...

Progress Editor Dan Pool conducted interviews with Pickens Commission Chair candidates Kris Stancil (R) and David Shouse (I). These profiles, which appear in this print and online editions, have been ...