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Year: 2026

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Bryson Children’s Nature Walk Reaches Another Milestone

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Two major features of the Bryson Children’s Nature Walk—the Boardwalk and Pond Overlook—are now complete, marking an exciting milestone in the long-term development of this community project. What began as a concept more than a decade ago continues to take shape, one piece at a time. While there is still much work ahead, the completion … Read more

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Six Mile swears in new town administrator

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Six Mile Town Administrator Tom Brooks

By Sam Walters, The JournalAugust 14, 2026 SIX MILE — Years of leadership, administration and strategic development joined the town of Six Mile with the official swearing-in of a new town administrator. During Thursday’s Six Mile Town Council meeting, part-time town administrator Tom Brooks was sworn in.  Mayor James Atkinson said Brooks brings “a wealth of … Read more

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During traditional Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 30, Town of Six Mile remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice

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By Karen Brewer, Publisher & Editor, The Pickens County Chronicle Photos by Karen Brewer, The Pickens County Chronicle “Six Mile Remembers” was the theme of the Town of Six Mile’s annual traditional Memorial Day ceremony held on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The event began at 11:30 a.m. outside Six Mile Town Hall with welcoming speeches by Mayor … Read more

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Bryson Children’s Nature Walk Celebrates Opening of New Children’s Garden

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Children planting in garden area

The Bryson Children’s Nature Walk continues to grow as a place for exploration, learning, and hands-on connection with nature. This season marks an exciting addition to the space the official opening of the new Children’s Garden. Designed to give young children the opportunity to experience gardening firsthand, the Children’s Garden features individual plots assigned to … Read more

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Special event honors the late Dennis Chastain with marker at Bryson Children’s Nature Walk in Six Mile and presentation of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) American History Award medal

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By Karen Brewer, Publisher & Editor, The Pickens County Chronicle The late historian, writer, naturalist, tour guide, and speaker Dennis Chastain (pictured here in Six Mile Town Hall’s Community Room, as the keynote speaker for the May 1, 2018 dedication ceremony for the Cherokee Path historical marker) was honored March 11, 2026 by the Town of … Read more

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‘Generous spirit’

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Six Mile community honors local conservation advocate Pickens County resident and conservation advocate Dennis Chastain talks into a microphone during a presentation educating a class about the history of Six Mile. SEAN SMITH | THE JOURNAL SIX MILE — Residents and friends gathered at the Bryson Children’s Nature Walk in Six Mile on Wednesday for … Read more

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Bryson Children’s Nature Walk moves forward

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Children's Garden Area

By Sam Walters The Journal SIX MILE — With the goal of keeping green space for years to come, the Bryson Children’s Nature Walk in Six Mile has seen substantial progress. Six Mile Mayor James Atkinson shared the town’s progress on the developing conservation and education area, which has been making steady advances toward its … Read more