By Ty Tagami, Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA -- When younger students return to Georgia public schools this ...

The new business off Highway 136 in Talking Rock prefers the description of a “motorcoach resort” to help avoid the ...

Last week, we reported on the housing crisis here. To be clear, the lack of affordable housing is a crisis, particularly if you need somewhere to live, have relatives/friends on couches, or are young ...

Georgia DOT announces lane closure suspension, best and worst travel times for upcoming July 4th holiday weekend travelATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is suspending ...

FOLLOW LINK FOR PARADE AND VENDOR APPLICATIONS Break out your shorts, American flag attire, and a healthy appetite for fair ...

At press time Tuesday, a sinkhole on the SR 136 Connector had closed the entire road from Highway 53 to the roundabout in ...

The Pickens Progress was recognized for exceptional journalism at the recent Georgia Press Association’s Better Newspaper ...

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At a time when politics often feels like a shouting match, it’s refreshing to see something different happening right here in Pickens County. Recent talks between county leaders and city officials fro ...

Early Voting underway for Public Service Commissioner ...

Joyce Carver Joyce Carver, 78, of Talking Rock, Georgia passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born June 8, 1946 to O. C. and Grace Morris in Jasper. Joyce is ...

Event this Saturday, May 31 at Chatt Tech ...