Courtesy of http://www.pickensprogressonline.com Since 1949, the Jasper Lions Club has developed and sponsored an Independence Day Celebration for the citizens of Pickens County. The... More »

“You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom.  What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. ... More »

Who -The Second Continental Congress What - The Declaration of Independence Where - Philadelphia When - July 4, 1776 Why - To Declare the Thirteen Colonies “Free and Independent... More »

I told you all the story about my dog, Annie, and I walking one evening and almost running into the bear!!! That was really scary because we were on the road about 2 blocks from our... More »

Celebration and Carnival ~ July 1 through July 5th Happy Fourth of July!!! Chamber of Commerce Park and Ride Location Check it out, Entry is $20.00. There are discount coupons at businesses... More »

Check Out This North Georgia Mountain Sunset ~ What a Beautiful Site! You just can’t beat a North Georgia Moutain Sunset! email2friend Read More →

I received this email from my cousin and I thought it was a must that I post it to my site… STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters….S.T.R. My nurse friend sent this and... More »

and to all the other Dads out there…Happy Father’s Day! Beth and her Father…Happy Father’s Day! email2friend Read More →

Here is a very good article from one of our agents, Chris Nabors of Re/Max Around Atlanta, regarding cleaning up your credit. If you haven’t yet applied for a mortgage and... More »

This article below was given to our sphere of real estate agents as our Marketing Tip of the Week, but the information can be used with any business. See if you can get a few ‘gold... More »

The Pickens County Progress is having a photo contest and their subject is Plants~ Are you a photographer? Would you like to submit your plant photo to the Pickens Progess? Here are... More »

You won’t believe this Home Entertainment Center - This is a true beauty. Purchased in 1996, it has been moved one time and is in mint condition. Purchased from Haverty Furniture... More »

I received this poem the other day via email and thought I would share it with my readers. I love older people. I love to be around them and talk with them and listen to them reminisce.... More »

TelluRide has been voted to play at the CMA Festival on the Riverfront stage!  Thanks to all the great FANS who voted, your suppprt is awesome! Keep tuning in to www.tellurideband.com... More »

Courtesy of Susan Catton, Pickens Animal Rescue Fundraising Coordinator Check out the video for the Hound Dog Golf Tournament Pickens Animal Rescue 5th Annual Hound Dog Golf Tournament... More »

6/4/2009 - Dan Pool, Pickens County Progress Hardcore basketball fans will probably be focused on the NBA finals this week, but Pickens stores and restaurants may be cheering the action... More »

Last night our little dog, Annie, and I went for a walk after dinner. We live in Bent Tree on a road that is pretty quiet, not many houses and even less traffic. My cell phone was charging... More »

Be sure and vote below… TelluRide Nashville, TN Country / Rock / Pop Members: Adam Craig, Jimi Hendrix, Ryan Jones, Brian Smith Compliments... More »

After Ken and I attended the Sending of Cards workshop in Atlanta on Saturday, we decided, that since we were so close, we would go and visit a good friend, Peter, who has an Italian... More »

When I leave my house, if I don’t have my camera, I will turn around and go back and get it…it is like the cell phone and the American Express card…you don’t... More »

My husband, Ken, and I went to a workshop for Sending Out Heartfelt Cards on Saturday in Atlanta. The workshop was on relationship marketing and how to stay in touch with your family,... More »

I love to think of Teluride The Band as a ‘home town’ band. I mean, they have played at the PAR FurBall for the last two years and they are ’sort of’ home grown,... More »

We Will Remember - Memorial Day 2009! Courtesy of  Taps Bugler, Taps Bugler past and present, at Arlington National Cemetery who sound the twenty four notes of Taps in all types... More »

Today was a great day for all 235 PHS Seniors who graduated this morning. Now, on with the next phase of your life. Much of life is what you make of it. We Wish You The Very Best as... More »

Courtesy of Pickens County Progress A very bittersweet day for parents. A great one for the kids. Graduation ceremonies for Pickens High School 2009 Seniors will be Saturday, May... More »