Do you ever wonder who makes the big decisions on paving roads, laying water lines, or responding to weather emergencies? Have you ever wanted to know what a day in the life of a first responder, animal control officer, or campus deputy is like? If you live in Pickens County and want to get to know the people behind your government, then this is the show for you. In each episode host Graham Parker sits down with county personnel, from department heads to everyday workers, to learn about what they do and how they make decisions. Additionally, the show explores a variety of other topics including government meetings, community events, and the history of Pickens itself.
Around Pickens Podcast
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Do you ever wonder who makes the big decisions on paving roads, laying water lines, or responding to weather emergencies? Have you ever wanted to know what a day in the life of a first responder, animal control officer, or campus deputy is like? If you live in Pickens County and want to get to know the people behind your government, then this is the show for you. In each episode host Graham Parker sits down with county personnel, from department heads to everyday workers, to learn about what they do and how they make decisions. Additionally, the show explores a variety of other topics including government meetings, community events, and the history of Pickens itself.
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September 2, 2024
018 - Counting Across the County with Tax Commissioner Daniel Reeves
It's that special time of year again here in North Georgia. A time when morning breezes feel cooler, summer's green leaves turn red, and property tax bills begin appearing in the mail. With tax season just around the corner we decided to speak with our Tax Commissioner Daniel Reeves about his office and about changes tax payers may see in their statements this year. Later in the episode Chairman Kris Stancil answers a viewer question about the TSPLOST referendum that will be on the ballot this November. Links: For general information about the Tax Commissioner’s Office visit their webpage: https://pickensga.com/tax-commissioner/ (https://pickensga.com/tax-commissioner/)To make payments to the tax office visit their website: https://pickensgatax.com/ (https://pickensgatax.com/)
July 1, 2024
017 - Developing Pickens with Planning & Development Director Charles Reese
<p>What we build and where we build it can have a big impact on what gives our community its character. With Pickens’ population growing faster than ever before conversations about land development have gotten very spirited. That is why this month we decided to sit down with the county’s new Planning and Development Director, Charles Reese. Our conversation touched on a number of topics including approaches to balancing development, updating the code of ordinances, and how Charles plans to focus on public education.</p><p></p><p>Links:</p><p></p><p>Visit Planning & Development’s webpage here: <a href="https://pickensga.com/planning-development/" style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.847);">https://pickensga.com/planning-development/</a></p><p></p><p>Read through the county’s code of ordinances on Municode: <a href="https://library.municode.com/ga/pickens_county/codes/code_of_ordinances" style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.847);">https://library.municode.com/ga/pickens_county/codes/code_of_ordinances</a></p><p></p><p>If you have a question you would like Chairman Stancil to answer on the show, send it to us at <a href="mailto:questions@pickenscountyga.gov" style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.847);">questions@pickenscountyga.gov</a>.</p>
June 28, 2024
016 - Tax Assessment Special Episode
<p>Summer has come to North Georgia and with it have come Property Tax Assessments. Though these assessments are not bills they can be just as anxiety inducing for some residents and a little bit confusing for many people. In this episode Chairman Kris Stancil joins us to shed some light on how the tax system works in Georgia, who is responsible here in Pickens, and about how this year’s referendum could impact taxation in the years to come. </p><p></p><p>Links:</p><p>Visit the Tax Assessor’s website for educational videos and other helpful information: <a href="https://www.qpublic.net/ga/pickens/">https://www.qpublic.net/ga/pickens/</a></p><p></p><p>Georgia Department of Revenue’s website: <a href="https://dor.georgia.gov">https://dor.georgia.gov</a></p><p></p><p>House Bill 581: <a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/229562">https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/229562</a></p><p></p><p>If you have a question you would like Kris to answer on the podcast, send it to us at <a href="mailto:questions@pickenscountyga.gov">questions@pickenscountyga.gov</a> </p>
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