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One of the best parts about serving in the Georgia State Senate is the ability to honor groups and individuals in the Senate chamber. I am proud to represent District 51 at the State Capitol, and I am even more proud of the efforts that keep our district one of the best places to work and raise a family in Georgia.
While the work we do in the Senate is great, it pales in comparison to the way each of you represents the pride and labors of our communities.
March 22, 2013
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By Steve Gooch
For the Dawson Community News
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Opinion: Letters/Columns
It is IRS time and I've been putting together information to take to the CPS who has figured Taylor taxes for decades (one thing I have not completely learned). Surprisingly, I admit my gratitude that, even with a limited income, I usually must pay some extra dollars. That means that I have had money to live well enough and have something left. Fortunately, I don't have huge medical bills or credit interest payments and I ...
March 22, 2013
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By Helen Taylor
For the Dawson Community News
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Opinion: Letters/Columns
It is a theological fact that God really likes Georgia. That is why He put mountains in north Georgia and the Golden Isles smack up against the Atlantic Ocean and added a bunch of lakes and parks and historical sites in between. Otherwise, we could have been Iran. Or Detroit. I stopped by last week to visit the man who is entrusted with these assets, Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources Mark Williams, to ...
March 22, 2013
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By Dick Yarbrough
For the Dawson Community News
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Opinion: Letters/Columns
Each year, one Certified Literate Community Program director is selected among every other in the state to win the Georgia Press Association Award of Excellence in CLCP award.
R.E.A.D. executive director Sandy Lipkowitz has been named the 2013 award recipient.
March 22, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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LOCAL
The rivalry between Dawson and Lumpkin counties is expected to heat up Saturday night when sheriff's deputies from each county face off in a charity basketball game.
"We've always had kind of a rivalry with the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office, so this is going to be interesting," said Dawson County Sheriff Billy Carlisle. "It's definitely going to be a competition."
March 22, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
Early March can be one of the blandest times in the landscape. It can be downright depressing not being able to see any green leaves or any signs of colorful flowers.
However, as the month moves on, March soon becomes one of my favorite times of the year. Seemingly out of nowhere, small clusters of bright yellow flowers begin to pop up on shrubs all over town. These flowers belong to one of the most revered shrubs in our area - forsythia.
March 22, 2013
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By Clark MacAllister
For the Dawson Community News
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Lifestyle Columnists
The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its upcoming Leadership Dawson program.
Established in 1992 as a joint program between the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and the local University of Georgia Extension office, more than 150 local residents have graduated from Leadership Dawson.
March 22, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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BUSINESS
Laura Elder has been chosen as acting president of Lanier Technical College following the retirement this week of Russell Vandiver, TCSG Commissioner Ron Jackson announced today.
March 20, 2013
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From staff reports
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Education
Dawson County Emergency Services, like many other departments across the nation, are reevaluating and refocusing its efforts to recruit new volunteer firefighters.
"Take a look across the board, nationwide, volunteerism in fire service is on the downslide," said Fire Chief Lanier Swafford. "Economics is tougher, more people are working extra jobs and you've got an enormous amount of competition for volunteerism."
March 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
Kroger employees believe in giving back.
For the last seven years, Dawsonville Kroger has led the way with United Way for Dawson County contributions, this year collecting nearly $20,000 for the local campaign.
March 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
There are a few words that my child knows I will not tolerate being uttered.
Fat. Stupid. Retarded. Hate. Ugly.
March 20, 2013
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By Sudie Crouch
For the Dawson Community News
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Lifestyle Columnists
Officials with the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce hope a new logo unveiled last week will change the perception of the business organization.
"The chamber really turned a corner last year, not just in that we hired a new director, but also that we have a new staff that's come on," said Peter Hill, board chairman. "With the transition and renovation, it's a perfect opportunity to rebrand and put a new face with the organization."
March 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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BUSINESS
A wreck on War Hill Park Road claimed the life of a Dawson County woman Saturday night.
Emergency officials said Edna Gazaway, 81, was traveling alone when her 2009 Chevrolet HHR left the road before clipping a mailbox, a stop sign and landing on its right side.
March 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
A former county employee is among two men facing charges in an animal cruelty probe involving malnourished horses in northwestern Dawson.
Tyler Jones of Dawsonville and Jim White of Dallas were cited last week with three counts each of animal cruelty by the Dawson County Marshal's Office.
March 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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CRIME/COURTS
Family members and countless friends are mourning the sudden death of a woman many called an "angel among us."
Margie Weaver, who served as director of the Dawson County Senior Center for nearly three decades, died Monday at age 74.
March 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
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