Mayor mulls run against Gov. DealDavid Pennington, the mayor of Dalton, is making noises about challenging incumbent Gov. Nathan Deal in the 2014 Republican primary. Say what?
May 15, 2013
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By Dick Yarbrough
For the Dawson Community News
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Opinion: Letters/Columns
City seeks funding for reservoirThe city of Dawsonville has taken another step toward making the Calhoun Creek reservoir a reality.
May 15, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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Government
Middle school teams mergingIn what is being billed as both a cost-saving and competitive measure, Dawson County and Riverview middle schools will combine their football, softball and wrestling programs, as well as their football cheerleading squads.
May 15, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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Middle School
Marvin James BennettMarvin James Bennett, 77, of Marble Hill, died May 11, 2013.
May 15, 2013
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OBITUARIES
Taking the plungeDAWSONVILLE - About 100 Rangers in training from Camp Frank D. Merrill in Dahlonega parachuted into Lake Lanier at War Hill Park near Dawsonville last week.
May 15, 2013
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By Emma Witman
DCN regional staff
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LOCAL
Man charged in attempted arsonA Dawsonville man was arrested Monday morning after he reportedly attempted to set fire to his home on Duck Thurmond Road last week.
May 15, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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CRIME/COURTS
Evelyn Cowart LittleEvelyn Cowart Little, 83, of Cumming, died May 10, 2013.
May 15, 2013
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OBITUARIES
Larry William PriceLarry William Price, 71, of Cumming, died May 6, 2013.
May 15, 2013
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OBITUARIES
Session has endedThe legislative session has ended, and Gov. Nathan Deal has now either signed or vetoed every bill that passed the General Assembly.
May 15, 2013
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By Kevin Tanner
For the Dawson Community News
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Opinion: Letters/Columns
Thomas Charles NorrellThomas Charles Norrell, 70, of Talking Rock, died May 8, 2013.
May 15, 2013
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OBITUARIES
County mulls land swap for soccer fieldsCounty commissioners are weighing the option of swapping a 50-acre tract of land in exchange for 33 acres engineers say would be more conducive to developing additional soccer fields near Rock Creek Park.
May 15, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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Government
Tentative ’14 budget approvedThe Dawson County Board of Education on Monday approved a tentative $32.3 million budget for fiscal year 2014, which represents a drop of about $3 million from 2013.
May 15, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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Education
Junior police academy accepting applicationsSpaces are quickly filling for Dawson County Sheriff Billy Carlisle's annual junior law enforcement academy.
May 15, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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Education
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Archive site resultsTree lighting ceremony set for Friday nightThe city of Dawsonville will kick off the holiday season at 6 p.m. Nov. 28, with its annual tree lighting spectacle.
December 07, 2008
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
Group kicks off ‘Shop Local’ initiativeA local group hopes a new initiative will encourage the community to shop in Dawson County this holiday season.
December 07, 2008
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Michele
Hester
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BUSINESS
Church offers local Thanksgiving mealNot everyone is fortunate enough to be able to spend this Thanksgiving with loved ones or afford a traditional holiday meal.
December 07, 2008
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By Tia Lynn Lecorchick
For the Dawson Community News
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LOCAL
Storeowner ordered to remove pipesPipes commonly used to smoke illegal drugs are no longer available at convenience stores in Dawson County after the lone holdout agreed to go along with a local effort to ban the items.
December 07, 2008
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
Drug court recognizes graduatesMore than three years have passed since Jeremy Adams had his first run-in with Dawson County Sheriff's Deputy Jennifer Wright.
December 07, 2008
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Michele
Hester
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CRIME/COURTS
Adoption gives children a chanceWith the holiday season fast approaching, families all over Dawson County look forward to creating special memories with their children.
November 30, 2008
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By Tia Lynn Lecorchick
For the Dawson Community News
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LIFE
Early voting begins for runoff electionEarly voting began Tuesday in Dawson County for the Dec. 2 runoff election in three statewide races.
November 30, 2008
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Government
Protest targets pipe salesDoug Nadin has been clean for more than two years.
November 30, 2008
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
Charity basketball game to benefit local officerWhen a resident's in need, deputies with the Dawson County Sheriff's Office are ready to act.
November 30, 2008
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
Ordinance on noise consideredThe Dawson County commission is considering an ordinance that would limit excessive noise.
November 30, 2008
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Michele
Hester
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Government
Interest in park peaksThe proposed Atlanta Motorsports Park received glowing endorsements from several big names in the speed industry Saturday morning.
November 30, 2008
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Michele
Hester
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BUSINESS
Dawson County Board of CommissionersThe G.L. Pete Gilleland Council Chambers at City Hall, Roll Call
November 30, 2008
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Government
12-year-old makes life ‘Bearable’ at Amicalola FallsA volunteer at Amicalola Falls decided to give the park a face-lift ... by replacing worn out "Ranger Rick" signs promoting free public programs, with black bear characters holding monthly schedules.
November 30, 2008
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Education
City continuing sidewalk projectEveryday, around 3 p.m., dozens of children from elementary to high school choose to bypass the bus rides and walk home from school.
November 30, 2008
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Michele
Hester
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Government
Local commission-elect graduates from academyThe board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development recently announced the local graduates from the 2008 Region 2 Multi-Day Training Program.
November 30, 2008
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Government
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