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- Saturday, May 25, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - LOCAL
Homecoming fit for a hero
Dawsonville will welcome back one of its own Friday afternoon in a celebration fit for a hero.
Dawsonville farmer grows giant tomato
It's not the biggest he's ever grown, but the 2.75- pound tomato Kenneth Allison plucked from his garden on New Hope Road is one of the biggest local Extension Agent Clark Beusse has seen this season.
Local author to sign newest book Saturday
Even as a child, Larry Pirkle wrote about the "old times" and the life lessons he learned from his mother and her parents growing up near the Etowah River.
Bricks of honor
Being in the military requires much of those enlisted, which includes sacrificing many things that people at home enjoy on a daily basis.
Habitat still in planning stages
According to Mark Weaver, there are many people and families who currently live in substandard housing conditions within Dawson County. An issue that he has been aware of for quite some time.
Food, fun set the tone for holiday
Before James Tolbert could begin celebrating the nation's birthday, he got soaking wet in a dunk tank.
Fireworks to light up park
From live music and children's activities to food and fireworks, Rock Creek Park is the place to be Friday night for one of the most festive Independence Day celebrations in North Georgia.
Deputy on road to recovery
For nearly two years, Dep. Mickey Gilbertson of the Dawson County Sheriff's Office has been suffering from kidney problems and is in the process of receiving a much-need transplant.
For Men Only
On June 6, the Bowen Center for the Arts in downtown Dawsonville held a reception for its current exhibit, "For Men Only."
Arthritis sufferer lobbies for healthcare reform
American families -both insured and uninsured - are struggling with rising health care costs, and as the economy declines, the number of uninsured is expected to rise.
Local fireworks show planned for July 3
Dawson Community News and the Dawson County Board of Commissioners invite the community to the inaugural Dawson Day Thunder in the Sky Fireworks Extravaganza Independence Day Celebration July 3 at Rock Creek Park.
Reeling in the 'big one'
Arriving from Dalton with his family before sunrise Saturday morning, Christian Gillespie planned to hook "the big one" during the annual Kids Fishing Rodeo at Amicalola Falls State Park.
Local teen saved from drowning
Two men are being hailed as heroes after they rescued a teenager from drowning in Lake Lanier over the Memorial Day weekend.
Cars, trucks outnumber Dawson residents
A lot of folks in Dawson County like their cars.
‘An important day’
A large crowd gathered Monday in Veterans Memorial Park to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in service to the country.
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Egg hunt is Saturday
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.
Game benefits cause
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.
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