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.

Blossoming before my eyes

This is another one of those Tevye the Milkman weeks for me.

Lending support to United Way is important

Bad economic times is not the most promising season for a significant fundraising pledge drive, but it is the scheduled time for our United Way campaign. And I was asked by the United Way board to serve as honorary chairman.

Wildcats beat Tigers, 26-18

It was supposed to be an easy win for Dawson County.

Cecil Marion Vaughan, Sr.

Cecil Marion Vaughan, Sr., 83, of Cumming, died at his home Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008.

James M. Holman

James M. Holman, 70, of Dahlonega, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 at his residence following an extended illness.

Robert Will Burke, II

Robert Will Burke, II, 76, of Cumming, died at his home on Sept. 18, 2008.

Phillip A. Bryan

Phillip A. Bryan, 69, of Dawsonville, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 at his residence.

Jaime Baray

Jaime Baray, born April 15, 1943, of Cumming, died Sept. 14, 2008.

Take two

The Dawson County varsity softball team won two of three games last week, moving its overall record to 8-8 in the process.

Highway earns distinction for its hospitality

First Ga. 400 was called Hospitality Highway. Now it's being called the best travel attraction of the year.

United Way sets annual goal

The United Way for Dawson County announced an ambitious goal of $100,009 Friday, knowing the stress of hard economic times translates to more people needing assistance.

Outdoor burning restrictions to be lifted

Burning restrictions imposed by Georgia's rules for Air Quality Control will be lifted Oct. 1.

Feeding the hungry

Most of us don't know what it's like to be hungry or to stay awake at night wondering how to come up with the money to feed our children breakfast.

Early voting under way in Dawson

Georgia jumped on the early-voting-bandwagon, along with 35 other states making accommodations for all voters to cast their ballots up to six weeks before Election Day, if so desired.

Fall is a good time to plant perennials

Planting perennials properly and at the right time can determine whether they bloom the first year. Fall is considered the best time to plant perennials. I advise planting in fall, since hard-freezing weather may come early.