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- Thursday, May 23, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Education
Lion's Club receive awards at convention
At the Lions Club State Convention, held on Jekyll Island June 5-7, the Dawsonville Lions Club received state awards in six categories.
Kilough Elementary Cougars win at USA Junior Olympics
Twelve Kilough Elementary School students competed in the USA Jr. Olympics Saturday, June 13.
Police academy popular
About 10 a.m. Friday, a suspected criminal was reportedly sighted in an abandoned house off Elliott Village Road near downtown Dawsonville.
Breakfast benefits nonprofit
Dawson County Family Connection's first fundraiser served up biscuits and gravy with a side of gratitude.
Adult education advocates gather
High school never really seemed like the answer for Eric Dowdy.
Over 100 students recognized for earning GED
Close to 120 people were recently recognized for an accomplishment that will be a positive impact on their lives from now on.
Goodbye to ‘Old Glory’
American Legion Post 247 observed Flag Day on Sunday by retiring worn flags no longer suitable for service.
Flag retirement ceremony planned for this Sunday
The American Flag is the symbol of our country and silent representation of the freedom in which American citizens enjoy.
Lanier Tech updates training program
It's no secret that the workplace can be one of change, growth and advancements. Such aspects ring true particularly in the worlds of business and technology.
School budget gets OK
Despite tight funding and freezing 10 positions for the 2009-10 year, Nicky Gilleland said the Dawson County school system is in a good position.
Learning the law
A local man is in custody and authorities say he has confessed to a murder that occurred in downtown Dawsonville early Monday morning.
Conowal named to special list
Teresa Conowal, a second grade teacher at Kilough Elementary School, was recently named as Teacher of the Year, but her accomplishments and recognitions don't stop there.
Second grader begins colorful recycling project
Blake Wood doesn't travel outside Dawsonville much.
DCMS employees retire
Last week, Dawson County Middle School bid farewell to two long-time faculty members Regina Evans and Barbara Wallace.
Teacher honored by business
Recently, RBC Bank honored Mandy Smith, a first grade teacher at Kilough Elementary School, with a $500 award as part of its sixth annual Tribute to Teachers program.
Articles by Section - Education
‘Gold star’ squad
The Dawson County High School JROTC has a new badge to proudly display on cadets' uniforms. The program was named an "honor unit with distinction," the highest award given, during a March 28 regional formal inspection.
JROTC cadets attend ball
The Lakeview Center was a sea of army green as Dawson County High School JROTC cadets gathered in formal dress for the third annual JROTC Military Ball. The March 23 event saw a turnout of more than 150 people, including cadets, students, parents and faculty.
Special Olympic Games comes to Dawson County
Athletes from both Dawson and Lumpkin counties will gather next week at Riverview Middle School to compete in this year's Special Olympics. The games will be held for the first time at the school from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 10 at the middle school.
High school chorus named ‘superior’
Not many people are fond of being judged by professionals, but the Dawson County High School Chorus had nothing to worry about last week in Habersham County. According to director Spencer Wright, the results at the state evaluation "couldn't have gone any better," with all three judges giving the chorus "superior" ratings in every area they were judged.
Vandiver exits Lanier Tech after 37 years
OAKWOOD - Telling stories and giving gifts, friends, colleagues and former bosses of Lanier Technical College President Russell Vandiver paid homage March 22 to the longtime campus leader and economic development guru. Kenneth Breeden, who led the school from 1975 to 1984, said that when he heard that Vandiver had been named president in September 2010, he thought "lucky Lanier Tech."
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