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The Celebration of Life for “Colonel” Oscar Poole

On this day of June 3rd 2020, family and friends of "Colonel" Oscar Poole gathered around to celebrate his life…

6 years ago

Pickens Rec Department Reopening to the Public

The Board of Commissioners working in consultation with PCRD staff and their advisory board will reopen PCRD operations to the…

6 years ago

May is Pet Awareness month. . .but isn’t every month?

Let’s be honest, every month is Pet Awareness Month. I mean, who doesn’t love cuddling with their fur baby. Granted,…

6 years ago

Easy enchiladas and ice cream for easy dinner

Now, as life starts to slowly get back to “normal”-- whatever that looks like. For many families, weeknights are busy…

6 years ago

Bryce Ware 3D Prints PPE for Hospital

Fannin County High School (FCHS) Freshman, Bryce Ware, used a Makerbot 3D printer to produce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for…

6 years ago

“She could speak volumes with her eyes”-May is ALS month

ALS steals everything but the mind, was the sentiment of Anita Pierce Patterson, who watched here mother battle the disease,…

6 years ago

Homeward Bound Pet Rescue – Pet of the week Olivia!

Homeward Bound Pet Rescue, Inc’s mission is to find safe, loving homes for unwanted pets in the North Georgia area.…

6 years ago

The Weekly Word

Country music artist Tim McGraw recorded a song, Live Like You Were Dying. That's thought provoking. To live like that…

6 years ago

School Nurse Day

On May 6, 2020, we will recognize our school nurses by celebrating National School Nurse Day to foster a better…

6 years ago