Pickens deputies search for wanted man after traffic stop

Pickens County deputies are searching for a man wanted on felony aggravated assault warrants after he took off from a traffic stop Tuesday evening.

Man wanted by FBI arrested in Pickens County traffic stop, deputies say

A man wanted by the FBI on federal firearms charges was arrested on Main Street during a felony traffic stop, according to the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.

Hunter finds skeletal remains in Pickens County woods, deputies say

A hunter's discovery of partial skeletal remains in a wooded area has prompted an expanded search and a state-assisted investigation, according to the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.

Plane makes emergency landing at Pickens County Airport, officials say

Fire crews responded to the Pickens County Airport on Friday afternoon after a plane made an emergency landing, according to the department.

Former Jasper police officer arrested, GBI says

A former Jasper police officer has been arrested and charged following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into an encounter with a man while the officer was on duty.

Talking Rock gunfire leads to high-speed chase, K-9 capture

A high-speed Pickens County pursuit ended in a crash across the Gilmer County line after deputies responded to gunfire near Talking Rock.

Thief uses houseplant disguise during Pickens County car theft

Pickens County Sheriff's investigators are looking for a man they say used a houseplant to disguise himself following a vehicle theft.

National Weather Service confirms EF-0 tornado in Pickens County

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in Pickens County late Tuesday night, while strong storms caused heavy wind and rain across north Georgia.

Recovery continues after severe storms rip through North Georgia

Severe overnight storms swept across North Georgia on Wednesday, knocking down trees, cutting power and trapping residents while torrential rain led to a road washout in Gilmer County.

GBI investigating after body discovered in Pickens County home

Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating after a body was discovered inside a Pickens County home on Tuesday.

Crash temporarily shuts down Highway 515 in Pickens County

A section of Highway 515 in Pickens County was temporarily shut down Wednesday after a crash involving a commercial motor vehicle, according to the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.

Real-life 'Rosie the Riveter' graduates after 80 years

WWII veteran Jo Edna Niblett, 103, received an honorary high school diploma 80 years after leaving school to work as a wartime welder.

Pickens County man arrested for social media threats

A Pickens County man with a violent criminal history has been arrested for posting a threat on social media.

Shooting at Jasper VA clinic: Suspect killed by police, victim hospitalized

An individual was shot by Jasper Police during an incident on Tuesday afternoon at the Pickens County VA Clinic on East Church Street in Jasper.

GBI identifies man who allegedly tried to set fire at Jasper Waffle House

The 33-year-old Jasper man, who was shot and injured by police after allegedly throwing knives at officers, has been identified by the GBI.

Man shot by Jasper police after knife incident at Waffle House

State law enforcement is investigating after a Jasper police officer shot a man who allegedly threw a knife following a chaotic scene at a Waffle House on Sunday afternoon.