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The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its upcoming Leadership Dawson program.
Established in 1992 as a joint program between the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and the local University of Georgia Extension office, more than 150 local residents have graduated from Leadership Dawson.
March 22, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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BUSINESS
Laura Elder has been chosen as acting president of Lanier Technical College following the retirement this week of Russell Vandiver, TCSG Commissioner Ron Jackson announced today.
March 20, 2013
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From staff reports
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Education
Dawson County Emergency Services, like many other departments across the nation, are reevaluating and refocusing its efforts to recruit new volunteer firefighters.
"Take a look across the board, nationwide, volunteerism in fire service is on the downslide," said Fire Chief Lanier Swafford. "Economics is tougher, more people are working extra jobs and you've got an enormous amount of competition for volunteerism."
March 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
Kroger employees believe in giving back.
For the last seven years, Dawsonville Kroger has led the way with United Way for Dawson County contributions, this year collecting nearly $20,000 for the local campaign.
March 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
There are a few words that my child knows I will not tolerate being uttered.
Fat. Stupid. Retarded. Hate. Ugly.
March 20, 2013
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By Sudie Crouch
For the Dawson Community News
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Lifestyle Columnists
Officials with the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce hope a new logo unveiled last week will change the perception of the business organization.
"The chamber really turned a corner last year, not just in that we hired a new director, but also that we have a new staff that's come on," said Peter Hill, board chairman. "With the transition and renovation, it's a perfect opportunity to rebrand and put a new face with the organization."
March 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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BUSINESS
A wreck on War Hill Park Road claimed the life of a Dawson County woman Saturday night.
Emergency officials said Edna Gazaway, 81, was traveling alone when her 2009 Chevrolet HHR left the road before clipping a mailbox, a stop sign and landing on its right side.
March 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
A former county employee is among two men facing charges in an animal cruelty probe involving malnourished horses in northwestern Dawson.
Tyler Jones of Dawsonville and Jim White of Dallas were cited last week with three counts each of animal cruelty by the Dawson County Marshal's Office.
March 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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CRIME/COURTS
Family members and countless friends are mourning the sudden death of a woman many called an "angel among us."
Margie Weaver, who served as director of the Dawson County Senior Center for nearly three decades, died Monday at age 74.
March 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
In the final chapter of the varsity Lady Tigers varsity basketball team's story, the city of Dawsonville decided to set aside a day just for the players.
During a luncheon in honor of the 2012-13 team on Sunday at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, Dawsonville Mayor James Grogan proclaimed March 17, 2013, to be "Lady Tiger Day."
March 20, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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LOCAL
Margie Weaver, 74, of Dawsonville, died March 18, 2013.
Born July 31, 1938, in Pickens County, she lived in Dawson County for the past 55 years.
March 20, 2013
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OBITUARIES
Shane Michael Thurmond, 42, of Dawsonville, died March 12, 2013.
Born Feb. 3, 1971, he was a lifelong resident of Dawson County.
March 20, 2013
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OBITUARIES
Michele Keller Chesnut of Cumming died March 15, 2013.
Michele graduated from Grissom High School in Huntsville, Ala., and obtained her pharmacy degree from Auburn University in 1982.
March 20, 2013
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OBITUARIES
Lillie Jean Cagle, 88, of Cumming, died March 16, 2013.
She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist church and part of the ladies Sunday school class.
March 20, 2013
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OBITUARIES
The fourth-ranked, Class AAA, Lady Tiger soccer team is currently 7-0 on the season after defeating three teams in Jekyll Island over the weekend.
Head coach Jed Lacey's team dominated Cedar Shoals, Aquinas and Richmond Academy.
March 19, 2013
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High School
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