Ex-bank manager charged in theft

Thena M. Caine

Thena M. Caine, 79, of Dawsonville, died May 18, 2013.

Wiley Mezick

Wiley Mezick, 64, of Dawsonville, died May 16, 2013.

Flooding causes damage

Work crews have been out since daybreak Sunday assessing the damage and making repairs to areas across the county that felt the impact of heavy rainfall early Sunday.

Pruett promoted to lead senior center

A county native with more than two decades of local government experience has been selected to lead the Dawson County Senior Center.

Bible debate at state park rages on

A national atheist group wants to place books alongside Bibles at Georgia State Park lodge rooms and cabins.

Larry Cohran

Larry Cohran, 77, of McDonough, died May 15, 2013.

Kenneth Evans

Kenneth Evans, 81, of Dawsonville, died May 17, 2013.

Calibrate weed sprayers

I have answered many calls at the extension office in the past few weeks dealing with weed control in home lawns.

Revitalization interesting

It was interesting to read the recent recommendations for downtown Dawsonville revitalization. They were almost identical to the items we identified when the previous revitalization committee was active probably 15 years ago, including the desire to utilize the David house in some way. We also worked under the guidance of a University of Georgia planner, Paul Kreager.

It truly takes a village to raise a child

"I don't like change," Cole said solemnly one day. "I'm like a cat that way."

Hall of Fame to announce 2013 inductees

A Dawsonville man is among 15 semifinalists for the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame's 2013 class of inductees.

Memorial Day service Monday

A service Monday at Veterans Memorial Park will honor local military men and women who served their country honorably.

Grads ready to walk

Three days stand between more than 200 students and the next chapter of their lives.

Longtime educator retires

Friends and family gathered Sunday to honor a longtime Dawson County teacher and member of the Georgia Agriculture Education Hall of Fame on his upcoming retirement.

Personal Viewfinder photography show a success

The fifth annual student photography show conducted through the Dawson County Mentoring Program was kicked off Oct. 18 at a reception held at the Bowen Center for the Arts.

Lion’s Club sponsors annual poster contest

Lions Club International hosts a Peace Poster Contest each year, which begins with a local club sponsorship.

Boy Scout Troop 422 goes caving

Adventurous Scouts from Dawsonville Boy Scout Troop 422 recently embarked on an excursion to Raccoon Mountain Caverns in Tennessee.

Riverview seventh grade boys look forward to season opener

Coach Corey Ray will lead the Riverview Middle School seventh grade boys' basketball team this season.

Middle school Lady Tigers prepare to defend title

The eighth grade Dawson County Middle School girls' basketball team is chomping at the bit to get this year's season underway.

Young JV Tigers prepare for season

Junior varsity and assistant varsity basketball coach Wes Greer begins his fourth year at Dawson County High School.

Pay tribute to those who answered the call of duty

Nov. 11 is a day of remembrance for the veterans who fought for our country.

Ricky Neil Pruitt

Ricky Neil Pruitt, 51, of Cumming, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008.

William Henry (Bill) Mashburn

William Henry (Bill) Mashburn, 76, of Forsyth County died Nov. 5, 2008.

Anne Charlene Hardee

Anne Charlene Hardee, 69, of Gainesville, died Nov. 5, 2008.

Jesse Evans

Jesse Evans, 76, of Dawsonville died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.

Tigers' season over

The Dawson County High School football team has learned over and over this season that turnovers can make or break you.

Ladies finish 8th in state

Dawson County finished in eighth place at the state cross country meet in Carrollton Saturday.

First Baptist Church established in 1854

This is the second in a series of articles highlighting Dawson County churches and their history.

Ladies headed to state

For the second consecutive year the Dawson County High School girls' cross-country team is headed to state. The Lady Tigers finished in third place at the Region 8-AA meet last Saturday at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville.