Flooding causes damageWork 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.
May 22, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
Pruett promoted to lead senior centerA county native with more than two decades of local government experience has been selected to lead the Dawson County Senior Center.
May 22, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
Bible debate at state park rages onA national atheist group wants to place books alongside Bibles at Georgia State Park lodge rooms and cabins.
May 22, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
Calibrate weed sprayersI have answered many calls at the extension office in the past few weeks dealing with weed control in home lawns.
May 22, 2013
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By Clark MacAllister
For the Dawson Community News
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Lifestyle Columnists
Revitalization interestingIt 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.
May 22, 2013
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From reader submitted
editor@dawsonnews.com
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Opinion: Letters/Columns
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."
May 22, 2013
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By Sudie Crouch
For the Dawson Community News
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Lifestyle Columnists
Hall of Fame to announce 2013 inducteesA Dawsonville man is among 15 semifinalists for the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame's 2013 class of inductees.
May 22, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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SPORTS
Memorial Day service MondayA service Monday at Veterans Memorial Park will honor local military men and women who served their country honorably.
May 22, 2013
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From staff reports
editor@dawsonnews.com
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LOCAL
Grads ready to walkThree days stand between more than 200 students and the next chapter of their lives.
May 22, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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Education
Longtime educator retiresFriends 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.
May 22, 2013
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Education
Jr. fire academy seeks cadetsUpcoming sixth- through ninth- graders interested in learning what it takes to be a firefighter are encouraged to sign up for Dawson County Emergency Services' Junior Fire Academy.
May 22, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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Education
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Archive site resultsA possible surprise and a few back-patsPerhaps you have already decided exactly how you will mark the Nov. 4 ballot and have turned attention to things other than political. But wait - if so, you might be surprised that you also need to vote on three amendments to the Georgia State Constitution and on a referendum concerning ad valorem taxes.
October 26, 2008
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By Helen Taylor
For the Dawson Community News
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Lifestyle Columnists
Humane Society’s Furball set for Oct. 11The Dawson County Humane Society is set to host its annual Furball fundraiser from 6 - 11 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the Lakeview Center.
October 19, 2008
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By Tia Lynn Lecorchick
For the Dawson Community News
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LIFE
Keeping rivers aliveEtowah Water and Sewer Authority organized this year's Rivers Alive event Oct. 2, an annual volunteer waterways cleanup in Georgia.
October 19, 2008
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By Tia Lynn Lecorchick
For the Dawson Community News
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LOCAL
Plans roll out for motorsports country clubImagine cruising a road with no traffic, speed limits or blue lights flashing in the rear view mirror.
October 19, 2008
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By Jennifer Sami
DCN Regional Staff
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LOCAL
Station closer to realityResponse times for fire calls on Burnt Mountain in west Dawson County can range from 12 to 15 minutes.
October 19, 2008
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Michele
Hester
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Government
Turner property may not be neededThree versions of plans for the new courthouse will be presented to the Dawson County Board of Commissioners on Thursday.
October 19, 2008
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Michele
Hester
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Government
Dawson County Board of Commissioners Work Session Agenda Thursday, Oct. 9K. New Business
October 19, 2008
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Government
Media specialist wins contestBlack's Mill Elementary School Media Specialist Ann Lott had no idea her principal had nominated her for the Office Max A Day Made Better contest until Office Max representatives arrived at the school on Wednesday with $1,200 in school supplies.
October 19, 2008
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Michele
Hester
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Education
Association chooses member for trade show board of directorsCharles Buckner, First Citizens Bank of Georgia, Dawsonville, was elected to the board of directors for Community Bankers Association of Georgia as Member at Large.
October 19, 2008
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BUSINESS
Dawson County Arts Council kicks off membership campaignDawson County Arts Council and the Bowen Center for the Arts recently announced that it is membership 2009 kick off time.
October 19, 2008
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LIFE
Are You Smarter Than a 10-Year-Old on horizonWhat is the lithosphere? What are stalagmites? What country gave America the Statue of Liberty?
October 19, 2008
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By Tia Lynn Lecorchick
For the Dawson Community News
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LIFE
County suspends take-home vehiclesWith a steady rise in gas prices and measures already in place to cut costs in the unsteady economy, Dawson County Government suspended the use of employee take-home vehicles.
October 19, 2008
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Michele
Hester
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Government
Plan now for winterI know winter is not officially here; however, it is time to prepare our landscape for the winter months ahead.
October 19, 2008
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By Clark Beusse
For the Dawson Community News
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Lifestyle Columnists
Lady Tigers place 3rd at Eagle RunMid-way through the 2009 cross country season the Dawson County boys' and girls' cross country teams seem to be hitting their stride.
October 19, 2008
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Pam
Jacobs
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High School
Kaleb PayneKaleb Payne, 16, of Cumming, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008.
October 19, 2008
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OBITUARIES
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