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The Lady Tigers completed their toughest week of the season so far last week.
Dawson County split games with an overtime win against West Hall, 3-2, and a loss at No. 1-ranked in Class AAA Blessed Trinity on Thursday, 2-0.
April 02, 2013
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Pam
Jacobs
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High School
Dawson County senior Carly Gilreath had a couple of big goals to accomplish in her final high school season.
First, she wanted to surpass 1,000 points for her career, something she did back in December in a win over Hoke's Bluff, Ala. in the Battle of the States tournament in Hiawassee.
April 02, 2013
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By Zac Taylor
DCN regional staff
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High School
Coach Jed Lacey knew last week was going to be tough for his Tiger soccer team. Playing two ranked teams in three days is physically and mentally demanding.
The Tigers split games with a 3-0 win over West Hall on Tuesday before dropping a 3-0 decision to Blessed Trinity on Thursday.
April 02, 2013
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Pam
Jacobs
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High School
Jana Bragg of Dawsonville announces the marriage of her daughter Jessica Lee Bragg to Dustin Blaine Violet.
The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Ricky Bragg of Dawsonville.
March 27, 2013
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Engagements
OAKWOOD - Telling stories and giving gifts, friends, colleagues and former bosses of Lanier Technical College President Russell Vandiver paid homage March 22 to the longtime campus leader and economic development guru.
Kenneth Breeden, who led the school from 1975 to 1984, said that when he heard that Vandiver had been named president in September 2010, he thought "lucky Lanier Tech."
March 27, 2013
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By Jeff Gill
DCN regional staff
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Education
A longstanding county rivalry deepened Saturday night when the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office topped the Dawson County Sheriff's Office in a charity basketball game.
After the 51-37 win in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard said he was proud to take home the coveted pig-shaped trophy.
March 27, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
Not many people are fond of being judged by professionals, but the Dawson County High School Chorus had nothing to worry about last week in Habersham County.
According to director Spencer Wright, the results at the state evaluation "couldn't have gone any better," with all three judges giving the chorus "superior" ratings in every area they were judged.
March 27, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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Education
The owner of a local restaurant and bar has until April 22 to submit corrected calculations documenting her sales after initial reports showed she may have sold more alcohol than food in 2012.
Dawson County's alcohol ordinance requires eateries to draw 50 percent of their gross sales from food.
March 27, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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BUSINESS
A nationwide manufacturer of custom hotel and hospitality millwork announced last week it will relocate to Dawson County.
"We're excited to be coming home to Dawson County," said Eric Sutton, president of Five Star Architectural, an industry leader in commercial and residential cabinetry.
March 27, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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BUSINESS
The Dawson County Republican Party met March. 9 to discuss the coming year.
Clint Bearden, chairman of the 2012-13 board led the Republican Party in its annual meeting.
March 27, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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Government
The proposed digital, illuminated sign for the city of Dawsonville has cleared another step in the process to becoming a reality.
As part of the Dawsonville Planning Commission meeting on March 18, the city had requested a variance to its own ordinance regulating the size and luminosity of digital signs.
March 27, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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Government
Commercial trash haulers can expect to pay more at the Dawson County Transfer Station.
In a 3-0 vote Thursday, the county commission agreed to raise the rate for commercial dumping to $35 per ton. Commissioner Jimmy Hamby was absent.
March 27, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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Government
A Dawsonville woman has been charged in connection with the alleged embezzlement of more than $27,000 from a Gainesville business.
According to authorities, Amanda Kaye Phillips, 31, reportedly stole 52 blank checks from Bulldawg Collision, where she had worked for nearly a decade.
March 27, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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CRIME/COURTS
Easter is this weekend and K.A.R.E. for Kids is ready for its annual egg hunt.
The hunt begins at 11:30 a.m. on March 30 at Veterans Memorial Park. The organization invites the community to come out for a lunch of hotdogs and more.
March 27, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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LOCAL
Berms, or raised areas, can be used in the landscape to add visual interest to flat or dull areas of the yard.
Berms are simply mounded hills of soil that are constructed to serve a purpose in a landscaped area.
March 27, 2013
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By Clark Mac Allister
For the Dawson Community News
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