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THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 14. 2023 PICKENS COUNTY PROGRESS PAGE 5A
THE PICKENS COUNTY
WATER & SEWER
AUTHORITY
NOTICE
OF MEETING
CANCELLATION
The September 19, 2023,
meeting has been cancelled.
The meeting will reconvene
on Tuesday, October 17,
2023, at 6:00 pm in the
Pickens County
Administrative Building.
Classes on animal care/training offer great chance
for pet owners and those looking for careers as
groomers or at vet offices
Talking Rock Breast Cancer Walk
draws 75, raises $5,000
Submitted by
organizers
By Jeanne Wells
Hello Pickens pet parents!
Considering a career
change? Looking for a lucra
tive, rewarding, and emo
tionally fulfilling position?
Do you have an interest in
health, medicine, and want to
be a member of a veterinary
team? Then, the
job of Veterinary Assistant is
for you. Media outlets are
hypothesizing that because
of the increase in adoptions
of Covid Pandemic Pets,
there has become a shortage
of veterinary personnel in
Georgia, and across the
United States.
They are also noticing
more veterinarian workers
are retiring from the profes
sion than those just entering
the field. The American Vet
erinary Medical Association
states that the statistics
demonstrate that veterinary
services have increased since
the pandemic creating en
couraging growth. Mars Vet
erinary Health says that pet
ownership is steadily in
creasing.
Researchers expect a 33%
increase in pet healthcare
spending in the next ten
years. 41,000 new veterinary
workers will be needed to
meet demand. Even with the
normal number of veterinary
graduates, there will still be a
shortage of around 15,000
people in the industry. They
are saying that it will take
thirty-plus years of veteri
nary graduates to meet the
ten-year need for the indus
tries veterinarians, veterinary
tech and assistants. Now
that’s job security.
Do you have a passion for
animals? Does the thrill of a
fast-paced work environment
please you? How about edu-
Use this link for more information and to enroll
today: https://www.animaI behaviorcolIege.com/?
id=affiliatepickenscounty-92
Mention Pickens County Progress and the special
when you sign up.
(Good for a limited time only!)
Anyone from Pickens County, GA who
enrolls in one of our main programs will
not only get the current discount but,
may take the Short-Term Program of
their choice at no cost. Must be over
18. See website for discounts. Cannot
be combined with any other offer.
eating pet owners on the
myriad of pet care subjects,
such as nutrition, vaccines,
exercise, illnesses, and
more? Getting education and
experience in a veterinary as
sistant program can lead to a
rich and enjoyable career!
You might also want to learn
this field as a hobby or as a
fun personal experience for
keeping your pet happy and
healthy.
Ever thought about learn
ing dog grooming? If you
are a person with artistic in
dication, then Pet Grooming
might be for you. Grooming
your pet is not just about
keeping them clean. It is a
bonding experience, as well.
Having your dogs
washed, brushed, and
groomed is not only for
beauty but helps to aid in the
growth of healthy hair.
Grooming can also prevent
skin problems and helps rid
the pet of fleas and ticks.
The grooming process can be
beneficial in detecting health
issues and fostering positive
behavior.
It’s all about trust, con-
nection, and love. Learning
how to groom your pet is a
great way to bond with your
furry friend. Did I mention
the fact that grooming your
own pet is less stressful for
them? The satisfaction you
will get from seeing your pet
happy and well-groomed is
priceless. Learning how to
groom your pets can be a re
warding experience for both
of you. Embrace and enjoy
the moments you can share
with your pet. Your efforts
will be appreciated by them.
The local grooming com
panies may need you soon as
well. The Bureau of Labor
Statistics is predicting that
the grooming industry will
need to employ 64,000 pet
groomers by 2026 to keep up
with the need for people to
get their pets groomed.
You may also want to fur
ther your pet care experience
and learn dog obedience,
service dog training, cat
management and training,
aquarium maintenance and
more! If any of
the above resonates with you,
then it’s time for you to con-
tact Animal Behavior Col-
lege and get started on one of
their many animal programs
right away.
Tails are wagging, and pets
are bragging about them.
Paws down, they are the best
around!
Anyone from Pickens
County, who enrolls in one of
Animal Behavior College’s
main programs will not only
get the current discount but
may take the Short-Term
Program of their choice at no
cost. Must be over 18. See
the website for discounts. It
cannot be combined with any
other offer.
Use this link for more in
formation and to enroll
today:
https://www.animalbehavior-
c oil ege.com/? i d= aff i li -
atepickenscounty-92
Please mention Pickens
County Progress and the spe
cial when you sign up to
begin your new animal expe
rience. This offer is good for
a limited time only!
Where Animal Lovers
(1BC
Animal Behavior
College
Persue Animal Careers!
Pickens County!
Give Them The Care That
They Need & The Love
That They Deserve!
Board of Education
Tommy Gartrell, Chair
Steve Lowe, Vice Chair
Sue Finley
Amy Gibson
Joe Wigington
ADVERTISEMENT:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR
CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL
FOR FACILITY PROJECTS
FOR THE
PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT will receive proposals
until September 22nd, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. for Construction Profes
sional Services for certain facility projects. The projects may include,
but are not limited to, the following:
1. Paving Entry Drive to Pickens High School
Copies of the RFP are available e-mailing a request for the RFP to:
CP RFP #91395-23-005
Attention: Mr. Chris Wallace,
Chief Operations Officer
Pickens County School District
100 D.B. Carroll Street
Jasper, Georgia 30143
E-mail: chriswallace@pickenscountyschools.org
The Pickens County Board of Education reserves the right to reject
any and all proposals and to waive technicalities.
Dr. Travis Thomas
Superintendent
PICKENS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CALLED MEETING
THURSDAY-SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
CONFERENCE ROOM - STE. 168
The Pickens County Board of
Commissioners will have a Called Meeting
for the purpose described below at
7:00pm on Thursday, September 14,
2023 in Suite 168 of the Administrative
Office Building located at 1266 East
Church Street.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approve 2023 Millage Rate
III. Adjourn
NOTICE
The Pickens County Board of Commissioners does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the
Commissioner's Meeting Room on September 14th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.6.A. § 48-5-32 does hereby publish the
following presentation of the current year's tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years.
CURRENT 2023 PROPERTY TAX DIGEST AND 5 YEAR HISTORY OF LEVY
COUNTY WIDE
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Real & Personal
1,484,170,786
1,529,066,056
1,602,638,589
1,683,845,069
1,903,435,802
2,152,913,812
c
Motor Vehicles
28,440,130
24,371,490
22,632,950
19,966,600
18,049,830
19,026,510
0
V
Mobile Homes
10,481,846
10,699,059
10,860,424
11,433,396
11,992,34B
16,065,867
u
A
L
Timber -100%
0
3,870
1,134,367
100,730
466,479
70,974
n
t
U
Heavy Duty Equipment
1,874
3,095
105,014
377,237
269,915
538,262
Y
E
Gross Digest
1,523,094,636
1,564,143,570
1,637,371,344
1,715,723,032
1,934,214,374
2,188,615,425
w
Less Exemptions
112,211,082
112,997,671
110,959,786
110,161,530
113,115,609
121,744,564
i
d
NET DIGEST VALUE
1,410,883,554
1,451,145,899
1,526,411,558
1,605,561,502
1,821,098,765
2,066,870,861
Gross Maintenance &
R
Operation Millage
10.0630
10.1450
10.0660
10.1898
10.1900
10.2310
A
A
Less Rollback (Local
T
2.2170
2.3660
2.4530
2.7008
2.7520
2.8410
r
E
Option Sales Tax)
e
NET M&0 MILLAGE RATE
7.8460
7.7790
7.6130
7.4890
7.4380
7.3900
TOTAL MaO TAXES LEVIED
$11,069,792
$11,288,464
$11,620,571
$12,024,050
$13,545,333
$15,274,176
TAX
NetTax $ Increase
$152,984
$218,672
$332,107
$403,479
$1,521,283
$1,728,843
Net Tax % Increase
1.40%
1,98%
2.94%
3.47%
12.65%
12.76%
Boobs and Brews
first annual Breast
Cancer Walk Saturday
in Talking Rock drew a
good number of walk
ers, raised important
funds and provided a
chance for education.
Dr. Rosa Langella, a
surgeon with Piedmont
Mountainside in Jasper
was the guest speaker.
Organizers said they
had 75 walkers partici
pate and raised $5,000
in five weeks.
All proceeds will be
donated to the Pied
mont Mountainside
Breast Cancer Thrive
Fund.