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- Monday, May 20, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - LOCAL
County still ranks high in prosperity
Dawson County is one of the top 10 best places to live, work and play in Georgia, according to a recent report from the Department of Community Affairs.
‘Bring One for the Chipper’ on Saturday
Dawson County residents can recycle their Christmas trees on Saturday during the annual "Bring One for the Chipper" program.
Wreck claims life of teenager
Authorities are reminding motorists to use caution on area roads this holiday weekend in the wake of the county's 10th traffic-related death of 2008.
Dawson named 11th fastest growing
Dawson County retained its ranking as the nation's 11th fastest growing county in a recent survey by the U.S Census Bureau, but officials say the numbers don't reflect the recent economic downturn.
Shop with a cop
Dawson County's Sheriff's officers gathered Dec. 10 at Wal-Mart, but not for security reasons.
Early morning wreck claims one life
One man was killed and two others injured Friday morning when the Geo Tracker they were traveling in on Shoal Creek Road in Dawson County left the roadway and hit a tree. No other vehicles were involved.
Legendary coach to sign new books
Expect those at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Dec. 19 to be dressed in red and black as legendary University of Georgia Coach and author Vince Dooley arrives to sign his two latest books.
City rings in Christmas
Lifting his tiny arms over his head, 3-year-old Preston Price screeched with joy as he jumped into Santa's lap Friday night.
Storeowner ordered to remove pipes
Pipes commonly used to smoke illegal drugs are no longer available at convenience stores in Dawson County after the lone holdout agreed to go along with a local effort to ban the items.
Church offers local Thanksgiving meal
Not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to spend this Thanksgiving with loved ones or afford a traditional holiday meal.
Tree lighting ceremony set for Friday night
The city of Dawsonville will kick off the holiday season at 6 p.m. Nov. 28, with its annual tree lighting spectacle.
Charity basketball game to benefit local officer
When a resident's in need, deputies with the Dawson County Sheriff's Office are ready to act.
Protest targets pipe sales
Doug Nadin has been clean for more than two years.
Protesters want convenience store to pipe down
Doug Nadin has been clean for over two years.
Protestors to picket ‘pipe’ store Thursday
Since the beginning of the year, there have been 120 methamphetamine and marijuana arrests in Dawson County, according to statistics compiled by the Dawson County Sheriff's Office.
Articles by Section - LOCAL
Taking the plunge
DAWSONVILLE - About 100 Rangers in training from Camp Frank D. Merrill in Dahlonega parachuted into Lake Lanier at War Hill Park near Dawsonville last week.
Man killed crossing Hwy. 53 on 4-wheeler
A 73-year-old Guyton man was killed Tuesday afternoon when he attempted to cross Hwy. 53 on a 4-wheeler and was hit by an oncoming pick-up truck near Perimeter Road in Dawsonville.
Amnesty offered for old tires
In an effort to decrease the number of scrap tires in the area, Keep Dawson County Beautiful is offering Dawson County residents a Tire Amnesty Day from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Dawson County Transfer Station, located at 946 Burt Creek Road.
Battle for reservoir continues
After a back-and-forth round of presentations vying over plans for a reservoir for Dawsonville, two sides have made their case before the city council in open meetings.
Officials concerned with changes
A move to take certified rangers out of state parks has drawn concern from local officials.
Art in the Garden is this weekend
The Dawson County Art Council's 12th annual Art in the Garden event is this weekend and, according to Bowen Center for the Arts Executive Director Marcia Chelf, it's going to be a lot of fun for everyone.
‘A big celebration’
Shirley Hawkins has a long list of reasons to support Relay for Life.
Bluegrass concert aids in recovery program
There will be an evening of picking and grinning Saturday night when local bluegrass and gospel entertainers Little Mountain perform live at New Life Church.
Clinic moving to new location
After years of occupying the basement of Grace Presbyterian Church, the Good Shephard Clinic is moving to a new home.
Movie warns teens of Internet predators
Parents who screened a movie Saturday hope the intended message hits home with their teenagers.
Dancing for donations
Dawson County residents are being invited to a special dance in support of a local charity's goal of bringing books to preschool-aged children each month.
Annual fundraiser aids cancer research
Dozens of volunteer teams are spending the week putting the finishing touches on cartoon-inspired festivities for Friday night's event.
Egg-themed show on display at Bowen Center
April marked the opening of an egg-themed show at the Bowen Center for the Arts. New Beginnings: the Art of the Faberge Egg and Spring Beauty Fine Art Exhibition, which will be on display at the Bowen Center for the Arts through April 27, showcases the art of the members of the International Egg Art Guild.
Jail lobby is drop-off for unused medications
Law enforcement officials are hoping a new service will play a role in keeping prescription and over the counter drugs out of the hands of children. Dawson County Sheriff Billy Carlisle recently announced the lobby of the detention center as a permanent drop-off location for the disposal of prescription and over the counter medications that are out of date or no longer needed.
Moon Shine run is Saturday
Grab your sneakers for the inaugural Moon Shine Run at Atlanta Motorsports Park on Saturday. Proceeds from the moonlit 5K and 10K run will benefit United Way for Dawson County, which provides monetary support to 14 area service agencies.
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