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Each spring, many homeowners in Georgia discover dead, brown foliage on their evergreen plants.
Often mistaken for diseases, most of these dead spots are the result of cold damage. Even after a seemingly mild winter, evergreen plants in Georgia can still be susceptible to winter desiccation injury, also known as "winter burn."
February 20, 2013
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For the Dawson Community News
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Lifestyle Columnists
The only memory Peggy Hulsey has of the 68-foot Southern magnolia on her property is that her father didn't like it.
"Daddy hated the tree because they make such a mess, but [my mom] loved it," she said. "Nobody was going to cut down that tree as long as she was there, and it's still there."
February 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its inaugural Women of the Chamber networking event.
Set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the chamber office, just north of Hwy. 53 on Ga. 400, Women of the Chamber is a casual get-together featuring wine, cheese and a relaxed networking opportunity to meet other women in the local business community.
February 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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BUSINESS
Dawson County residents are being told to go "jump in a lake," but for a good cause.
The third annual Leap for Literacy will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at War Hill Park.
February 20, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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LOCAL
The University of North Georgia Athletic Department will induct four individuals into the Athletics Hall of Fame at a luncheon Saturday. Among those four is Dawson County High School history teacher and assistant girls basketball coach Anne Hyams. "Each year we have the opportunity to pay tribute to the finest student-athletes and coaches in North Georgia's history," said Lindsay Reeves, director of athletics, in a release. "We are proud to honor the 2013 Hall of ...
February 20, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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LOCAL
The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce's Ambassador's Relay for Life team is selling doughnuts in the hopes of raising funds for the fight against cancer.
The team, whose motto is "Wishing Upon a Cure" is currently selling preorders for Krispy Kreme doughnuts.
February 20, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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LOCAL
Changes to Dawson County's busiest intersection could begin as early as fall 2014, a state transportation official told a local gathering last week.
During the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce's monthly luncheon Thursday, Georgia Department of Transportation project manager Robert Murphy outlined the plan to reshape Ga. 400 and Hwy. 53.
February 20, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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Government
Sophomore Tiger wrestler Gavin Brown captured a second place finish Saturday during the State Traditional Wrestling Tournament in Macon.
Brown (182-pounds) lost in the finals to Chip Ness from Buford High School.
February 19, 2013
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Pam
Jacobs
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High School
The Lady Tigers basketball team is headed to the state tournament. Head coach Steve Sweat's team finished the season as the Region 7-AAA runners-up.
With the second place region finish, Dawson County was able to host the first round of the state tournament. The game will be played at 6 p.m. tonight against Blessed Trinity. Results were not available as of the posting of this story.
February 19, 2013
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Pam
Jacobs
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High School
The Dawson County boys basketball team couldn't find a worse time to be in a slump.
The Tigers have currently lost five of the team's last six games, which is something that hasn't happened often in head coach Thad Burgess' tenure.
February 19, 2013
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Pam
Jacobs
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High School
The Riverview Middle School girls' soccer team opened the season with a 4-0 shutout over Pickens Middle at home on Friday.
"After a slow start, the girls started to really mesh and work together well," said head coach John Lundy.
February 19, 2013
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Pam
Jacobs
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Middle School
A young but talented varsity Lady Tiger soccer team took to the pitch last week against visiting Rabun County.
Coach Jed Lacey's team dominated the Feb. 15 game and took a 9-0 win over the Lady Wildcats from Tiger.
February 19, 2013
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Mark
Swendra
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High School
The Dawson County Middle School girls' soccer team won its first match of the season last week.
The team defeated Fannin County, 8-1, Friday afternoon.
February 19, 2013
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Pam
Jacobs
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Middle School
The No. 8 ranked in Class AAA Dawson County High School varsity boys soccer team recorded a 4-0 win over Rabun County on Friday night at Tiger Stadium.
Dawson County jumped out fast and scored a goal off the foot of Josh Lund only four minutes into the game. Jose Miranda recorded the assist.
February 19, 2013
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Pam
Jacobs
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High School
Frances Louise Moore Simpson, 86, died Feb. 7, 2013.
Born Oct. 9, 1926, in Bethlehem, she was a native of Barrow County, but had lived in Oklahoma since 1981, specifically Tuttle, Okla., for a majority of that time.
February 13, 2013
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OBITUARIES
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