Subscribe by Email

      Enter your email address:

      Delivered by FeedBurner

      Featured Sponsors




      Project 2011
      Never Forget – 9/11
» 2008 » August

For Sale in Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia Have you ever heard the saying ‘if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is’? Well, this Buick Park Avenue Ultra sounds too good to be true but it is…This is a one owner vehicle with original... 

Historic Wooden Bridge Courtesy of Dan Pool, Pickens County Progress Jasper Mayor John Weaver said Monday the city fully intends to repair the wooden bridge north of downtown, but will do so only when funds are available. “It’s as safe as it was... 

The History of Labor Day Courtesy of www.wilstar.com There are 3.5 days until Labor Day. September 1, 2008 Labor Day is a national legal holiday that is over 100 years old. Over the years, it has evolved from a purely labor union celebration into a... 

Are you looking for a move-in ready home in the SE part of Pickens County? The Foothills, Big Canoe area? If so, here is a 3Bedroom, 2Bath ranch home on over 1.75 acres of home ownership! Check out this home with wood siding, covered front porch, open... 

My husband and I were in Plano Texas last month and met up with a very good friend. She had been trying to lose weight for some time when someone told her about Power-Pops My friend had already lost several pounds and was telling me and the whole world... 

We definitely need this rain and it looks like we are going to have another day or two of it! The trees, grass and our lakes and creeks need this rain.  Read More →

Elementary schools see biggest gains in kids, classrooms Courtesy of Christie Pool, 8/20/2008 – Pickens County Progress All but one of the county’s seven schools saw an increase in enrollment at the beginning of the 2008-09 school year, especially... 

Cheap Gas Prices and where they are in Jasper, Pickens County! Week of Sunday, August 24th – Every week on Sunday, we are checking the gas prices in the Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia area to see where the cheapest/least expensive gas prices are.... 

We would like to welcome everyone to submit their ‘heart healthy’ meal video or recipe to beth@jasperpickenscountyga.com We have lots of readers who have heart issues where they have to eat a little more healthier and if we can all band together... 

Courtesy of Susan Catton and PAR Read all the way to the bottom and then watch the video submitted by JasperPickensCountyGA.com Stupid Pet Tricks Contest!! Pickens “Stupid Pet Tricks” Video Contest “Official Rules” The Stupid Pet Tricks... 

Phelps ‘just exhausted’ from games By Michael Inbar TODAYShow.com contributor updated 10:49 a.m. ET, Mon., Aug. 18, 2008 A hearty shout-out from the president, tears of joy rolling down his mother’s face, a final swim stroke that nearly cost him... 

Peter & Margo Vallone, residents and realtors of Big Canoe-we would love to help you realize your real estate dreams! Peter and Margo Take a brief video tour of Big Canoe with the Vallones and let them show you the features and amenities that Big... 

When you drive to the area of the Foothills Shopping Center, it is like seeing a mirage out in the desert. You are in the country; cows, horses, small convenient stores, then over a small hill and all of a sudden, there it is, the Foothills shopping... 

Jasper looking for funds to repair wooden bridge 8/14/2008 – Angela Mitchell www.pickensprogressonline.com The people of Jasper have spoken, and they want their bridge back. The almost century-old landmark, which has been closed to vehicle traffic... 

Courtesy of www.KnowJasper.com The City of Jasper and Jasper Merchants Association proudly presents Main Street Mania!!! Saturday, September 13th in Downtown Jasper from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m Music, great dining and jumping castle for children! Bring...