Home to the Southern most point of the Appalachian Trail, Pickens County is positioned between the hustle and bustle of Downtown Atlanta and the peace and tranquility of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Just over an hour’s drive to both Atlanta and Chattanooga, Pickens County is perfect for those who enjoy a balance between convenience and community.

County Seat – Jasper
County Population – 30,488
Median Home Price – $172,500
Municipalities – Jasper, Nelson, and Talking Rock

COUNTY OFFICES
Main Contact Information
www.pickenscountyga.gov
(706) 253-8809

Animal Control
(706) 692-2772

Driver’s License/Car Registration
(706) 253-8882

Planning and Zoning
(706) 253-8809

Sheriff’s Office
(706) 253-8901

MUNICIPALITIES
Jasper
www.jasper-ga.us
(706) 692-9100

Nelson
www.nelson.georgia.gov
(770) 735-2211

Talking Rock
www.talkingrockga.com
(706) 253-5515

UTILITIES
Electricity
Amicalola EMC
www.amicalolaemc.com
(706) 253-5200

Gas Companies
Appalachian Propane
www.appalachianpropane.com
(706) 692-4378

Georgia Power Company
www.georgiapower.com
1-888-660-5890

Heritage Propane
www.heritagepropane.com
(706) 692-5811

Water and Sewer
Pickens County Water Department
www.pickenscountyga.gov
(706) 253-8718

Recycling
Pickens County Recycling and Waste
www.pickenscountyga.gov
(706) 253-8871

Cable Television
Directv
www.dishtv.directv.com
(706) 946-1177

EDUCATION
Public Schools
Pickens County Public Schools
www.pickenscountyschools.org
(706) 253-1700

HOSPITALS
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
www.piedmontmountainsidehospital.org
(706) 692-2441

All Emergencies
911

LIBRARIES
Sequoyah Regional Library System
www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org
(770) 479-3090