One of the biggest challenges with computers today is password creation and maintenance. Many people immediately feel that they aren’t that vulnerable as they are too small to be noticed by hackers. Absolutely untrue. Full Story »
The golden-winged warbler, a diminutive bird splashed with bright-yellow highlights, had it good in the Southern Appalachians 100 years ago. Regular fires helped create the early succession blend of thick, brushy areas beside native grasses and wildflowers the birds needed for foraging and nesting. Full Story »
As the heavy flu year continues, proper hand washing is key to preventing the spread of flu at school and at home, said Judy Harrison, a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialist. Full Story »
In the past two weeks, there have been one business burglary, three residential burglaries, and a handful of suspicious activity calls and criminal trespasses. Full Story »
Members of the Jasper Lions Club are already hard at work on the 2009 Fill-A-Stocking program in Pickens County with Lion Melanie E. Effler chairing the committee. Full Story »
The next time you find yourself driving around Pickens scanning your FM radio dial let the knob come to rest on 88.3 --- if you can pick up the signal you may very well be listening to history in the making. Full Story »
In 1976 the foundation was laid for many endeavors that would, in time, become iconic. The Apple Computer Company was formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Full Story »
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office has purchased 12 new, fully-loaded patrol cars, which should arrive just before Christmas. Full Story »
-City of Jasper employees install new Christmas lights along Main Street. City hall will replace the long-used smaller lights on trees with different lights and bows, creating a new look downtown. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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