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The Pickens Board of Education received recognition from Destini Shope prior to School Board Appreciation Week on March 10.

The Pickens County Board of Education re-elected it’s chair and vice chair, recognized an esports coach, and discussed continuing shortages.

Board of Education releases details on Townsend’s terminationEducation, News, Politics, Press Release March 3, 2021 , by Stephen Hall JASPER, Ga. – It took a little more than a month for the Pickens County Board of Education to release the financial fallout regarding the termination of Dr. Rick Townsend and the future contingency plan. Consequently, it leaves many hesitant to trust the board after some members reversed course from their original expectations. In previous statements, Chairwoman Sue Finley had hoped to retain Townsend in a different capacity while trying to find a budget-ne...

JASPER, Ga. – On February 23, The Pickens County Board of Education officially cut ties with former school Superintendent Rick Townsend. In a meeting that lasted no more than six minutes, the school board went straight to business without a pledge or invocation. Board Chair Sue Finley Ultimately, the board voted 3-2 to terminate Townsend’s contract. Board Chair Sue Finley and Board Members Aaron Holland and Steve Smith voted in favor of the termination. Vice Chair Tommy Gartrell and Board Member Tucker Green both voted not to terminate. Perhaps the evening’s biggest surprise was the lac...