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- Monday, May 20, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - LOCAL
EPD says smog levels elevated
Strict standards for measuring air quality levels have once again led Georgia's Environmental Protection Division to recommend designating Dawson County a nonattainment zone under the U.S. Clean Air Act.
Republicans honor Geeslin at convention
A man of many words when he discusses his religion or his political party, Hugh Geeslin was almost speechless Saturday morning.
Arbor Day event grows on county
Friday was a day for celebrating nature's beauty as several residents and members of Dawson County's Tree Preservation Committee observed Arbor Day at Rock Creek Park.
State funds may go for Meals on Wheels
Local Meals on Wheels volunteer Andrea Morris looks forward to the start of each week.
Ghost hunter to speak at library
If there's something strange in the neighborhood, who you gonna call?
The kids are all right
Infant and child safety seats aren't cheap.
Winds, rain signal winter’s return
Winter weather returned with a wallop last week, with winds and heavy rain toppling trees onto vehicles and power lines.
United Way at 70 percent of goal
The United Way for Dawson County is approaching the last few weeks of its $100,009 campaign drive for 2009.
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.
Articles by Section - LOCAL
City declares Lady Tigers Day
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."
Lasting legacy
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.
Woman killed in wreck
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.
Kroger awarded top contributor
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.
Department seeks volunteer firefighters
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."
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