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- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - LOCAL
Grant will enhance area K-9 division
Christmas came a few days late for the Dawson County Sheriff's Office, which learned last week that its K-9 division will receive at least $46,000 in homeland security grant money.
Dooley recalls Dawg tales
About 30 Georgia football fans received an early Christmas present Friday as they sat down to lunch with legendary University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley at Dawsonville City Hall.
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.
Articles by Section - LOCAL
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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