Couple found with meth, cocaine, fentanyl during traffic stop: deputies
Two people were arrested following a traffic stop in Pickens County where various amounts of drugs were found, including methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl.
Pickens County mourns former deputy Charles Gillette
Former Pickens County Deputy Charles Gillette passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.
Firefighters battle wind, cold to contain Yellow Creek house fire
Firefighters battled cold, windy conditions to put out a blaze that tore through a manufactured home in the Yellow Creek community Monday afternoon.
Search underway after man flees Pickens County traffic stop
Deputies say 32-year-old Lamontay Bailey fled into the woods after a traffic stop on Highway 515.
Pickens County K-9 deputy makes major drug bust
K9 Storm helped arrest a person for drug-related charges by alerting to the presence of narcotics inside a vehicle, according to police.
2 juveniles arrested for throwing rocks at windshields
Two juveniles are facing charges after multiple vehicles had their windshields shattered by rocks Tuesday night in downtown Jasper, authorities said.
Arrest at Pickens Junior High after construction worker tries to enter campus after hours
Pedro Nicholas-Pedro was arrested after attempting to enter Pickens Junior High School post-dismissal, claiming he needed to use a phone inside.
Florida firebombing suspect arrested in Pickens County
A Florida man accused of firebombing a rival insurance business earlier this year has been captured in Pickens County following a multi-agency investigation.
Man arrested in hospital after fatal 2022 Pickens County shooting sentenced
Nathan Highsmith pled guilty to felony murder in a January 2022 double shooting in Pickens County and was sentenced to 40 years, with 22 to serve in prison.
Pickup truck crash in Pickens County leaves driver with minor injuries
A pickup truck crashed into a ditch along Highway 136 West in Pickens County, initially reported as a tractor-trailer.
Bikers ride in rain to support Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
In total, the ride raised $2,200 for the hospital system.
Pickens County Sheriff's Office looking for burglary suspect
PCSO is looking for Paul “Clay” Bennett. He has a large lion tattoo on his right arm, according to PCSO.
Talking Rock Creek cleanup concludes: No diesel detected in water samples
Cleanup operation at Talking Rock Creek has ended with no detectable traces of diesel fuel in water samples.
Orphaned Bent Tree bear cubs find new home at Dahlonega preserve
Two orphaned bear cubs from the Bent Tree community have been safely relocated to the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve in Dahlonega after their mother was illegally shot by a resident.
Man who shot bear in Pickens County identified; cubs rescued
Sok Landy, 35, was cited for illegally killing a female black bear after a series of encounters outside his home along Oglethorpe Mountain Road.
Man charged in death of mother bear in Pickens County community
A North Georgia resident is facing charges for shooting a bear near his home in Pickens County.
Massive diesel spill in Pickens County: Emergency crews contain 2,500-gallon leak
Officials in Pickens County spent much of Tuesday cleaning up a massive diesel fuel spill near the town of Talking Rock.
Mother bear killing in Pickens County sparks investigation, community outcry
A mother black bear was fatally shot near a Bent Tree home Friday, prompting outrage and an investigation by the Georgia DNR and local officials.
Missing 15-year-old found safe
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Jocelyn Blaise Hulsey, who was last seen by her family around May 3.
Georgia launches multi-state probe after rescuing Pennsylvania teen
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation stated that the investigation remains active and ongoing.