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🌱 Pickens teachers face a long wait for state reading scores

Jasper, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Jasper! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pickens teachers face a long wait for state reading scores
  • Remembering Connie Morris and other North Georgia neighbors

Also on today's calendar: Ruger Days and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 55, low: 39.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 46 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• School Board member says state tardy with test scores (pickensprogress.com) — Pickens teachers are still waiting for last spring’s state English language arts scores, leaving gaps as the district develops its literacy plan. Board member Tommy Gartrell says results are expected in December. Georgia education officials attribute the statewide delay to the more complex review process accompanying new standards and tests.
   

• Obituaries for November 12, 2026; David Cate, Connie Morris, Russell Walker, Daniel Wofford (pickensprogress.com) — Connie Morris of Jasper died November 5 at 64, leaving a family who remembered her love of cooking, camping, fishing and being a grandmother. No services are scheduled. This week’s obituaries also remember Russell Walker, whose graveside service was held in Jasper, along with Daniel Wofford and David Cate.
   

📸 Around Jasper

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Other local events
    Thursday November 12
  • HCES - Book Fair
    Hill City Elementary School, 600 Hill Cir, Jasper
    8:00 am
  • 6th Grade Fall Flannel Dance
    Pickens County, 158 Stegall Dr, Jasper
    3:00 pm
    • Friday November 13
  • Ruger Days →
    Appalacian Gun, Pawn & Range, 140 Shelby Ln., Jasper
    • Saturday November 14
  • Picture The Threat →
    Appalacian Gun, Pawn & Range, 140 Shelby Ln., Jasper
    10:00 am
  • DEFENSIVE SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS 201 →
    Appalacian Gun, Pawn & Range, 140 Shelby Ln., Jasper
    6:00 pm
    • Monday November 16
  • A Girl & A Gun →
    Appalacian Gun, Pawn & Range, 140 Shelby Ln., Jasper
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday November 17
  • Armed Women of America →
    Appalacian Gun, Pawn & Range, 140 Shelby Ln., Jasper
    5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Priest construction group is looking to hire must have knowledge and all facets of Remodel Work including Bath and Kitchen Remodel’s flooring Roofing basically anything you can do when it comes to a house we do not turn any work away.
    We take care of anyone’s needs so if this is someone that you can or are or if you have special groups, did you like it working please feel free to… (Nextdoor Bent Tree)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Jasper. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Jasper. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jasper here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ellijay

  • Pilgrim's Pride Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results; Fabio Sandri Shares (delimarketnews.com)
  • Jeeps, Red Cross and U-Haul rally to aid flood-hit towns in North Georgia (fox5atlanta.com)

Canton

  • Canton to consider sidewalk extension for West Main Street (tncontentexchange.com)
  • Dog Trainer Makes Drastic Career Change After She Claims Pet ‘Telepathically' Told Her How Its Previous Owner Died (Exclusive) (people.com)
  • Legal and public notices for the week of November 9, 2026 (knoxfocus.com)

Dawsonville

Ok Jasper! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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