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- Thursday, May 23, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Government
Commission’s first meeting is tomorrow
County commissioners have their first meeting of the year Thursday and hope the community will take part in the discussions of local government in 2013. The work session meeting is at 4 p.m. in the assembly room on the second floor of the Dawson County Government Center.
Commission finalizes county manager contract
With the contract for new county manager Cindy Campbell finalized, the focus turns to finding her replacement in the finance department. The Dawson County commission appointed Campbell manager on Dec. 20. She currently serves as the county's chief financial officer, a position she has held for four years.
Campbell named county manager
A Dawson County native has been selected as the county's next chief operating officer. Cindy Gilleland Campbell was named county manager Thursday night following a unanimous vote by the Dawson County commission.
Sheriff celebrates top employees
The Dawson County Sheriff's Office recognized its tops employees last week during the department's annual Christmas celebration at Peach Brandy Cottage. Sheriff Billy Carlisle said the men and women selected as employees of the year for their divisions went above and beyond during 2012.
Incoming officials take oaths of office
Incoming elected officials were sworn into office Dec. 20 at the Dawson County Government Center. Probate Judge Jennifer Burt administered the oaths of office, while Superior Court Judge Andrew Fuller governed the loyalty oath for the group.
Meeting focuses on goals
Members of Dawson County's state legislative delegation held a joint town hall meeting last week to highlight their goals for the 2013 legislative session. "One of the things you hear a lot of criticism on about elected officials is the lack of direction or the lack of involvement they get from the citizens," said Rep.-elect Kevin Tanner.
Officials mark retiring of debt
Dawson County officials marked the final payment on the local jail last week with the age-old tradition of burning the security deed. The county paid off the jail loan Dec. 3, the same day it also made the final payment on the courthouse parking lot.
Campbell named county manager
A Dawson County native has been selected as the county's next chief operating officer. Cindy Gilleland Campbell was named county manager, replacing Kevin Tanner, Thursday night following a unanimous vote by the Dawson County Board of Commissioners.
Ceremony celebrates debt paid
A celebration is planned Thursday to burn the paid-in-full security deed on the Dawson County Law Enforcement Center. The 4 p.m. ceremony, which will include several speakers, will be held in front of the jail. The community is invited.
Swearing-in ceremony will be Thursday
The county's newest elected officials will be sworn into office Thursday at the Dawson County Government Center. Probate Judge Jennifer Burt will administer the oaths of office for three county commissioners, three school board members, tax commissioner, sheriff, clerk of courts, chief magistrate and surveyor beginning at 11 a.m. in the assembly room on the second floor.
Council approves tax on energy
The city of Dawsonville voted Monday night to allow a tax on energy consumed by manufacturing businesses. Georgia repealed its sales and use taxes, but allowed local governments, both county and city, to set up their own in its place.
Manager vote could be Thursday
Commissioners are expected on Thursday to name Dawson County's next manager from a panel of internal candidates. The agenda is set for the Dawson County Board of Commissioners to discuss the finalists for the position in closed session during Thursday night's meeting.
Rotary Club recognizes county’s top employees
The Rotary Club of Dawson County continued a long standing tradition last week of honoring the county government's top employees. The club recognized the county's employees of the year Dec. 6 during an annual Christmas celebration.
Council approves new structure
Dawsonville water and sewer customers will see higher bills come January. In a 4-0 vote, council members on Monday approved a nearly 15 percent increase intended to offset declining revenue due to the struggling economy.
Board names additional finalists
Two more names have been added to the list of internal candidates being considered for the Dawson County manager position. County commissioners voted on Thursday to expand the list to include Cindy Campbell and David McKee.
Articles by Section - Government
City seeks funding for reservoir
The city of Dawsonville has taken another step toward making the Calhoun Creek reservoir a reality.
County mulls land swap for soccer fields
County commissioners are weighing the option of swapping a 50-acre tract of land in exchange for 33 acres engineers say would be more conducive to developing additional soccer fields near Rock Creek Park.
Revitalization plans aired during meeting
Conceptual plans to revitalize downtown Dawsonville were released during a town hall meeting last week.
BOC approves communication upgrades
The county's emergency communication capabilities will be improved following votes by commissioners last week to fund system upgrades.
BOC approves communication upgrades
The county's emergency communication capabilities will be improved following votes by commissioners last week to fund system upgrades.
Commissioners take no action against bar
County commissioners last week opted against taking action in the case of a local restaurant owner who initially filed sales tax reports showing Lorena's Food and Spirits sold more alcohol than food in 2012.
City to discuss water service
City council members on Monday said they want to renegotiate a longstanding agreement with Etowah Water and Sewer Authority involving service delivery in outlying areas of Dawsonville.
City looks to revise water deal
Dawsonville council members are contemplating service delivery changes that could impact residents in the outlying areas of the city.
Berg named ACCG president
When Mike Berg moved to Dawson County from Gwinnett years ago, he could have parked a lounge chair on a deck overlooking Lake Lanier and enjoyed retirement.
Deal, delegates gather
Dawson County was in the spotlight last weekend as Republicans from across northeast Georgia rallied at the 9th Congressional District banquet and convention.
Gooch named ‘most influential’
A local legislator was recently tapped among Georgia's most influential lawmakers.
District Republicans to rally Friday in Dawson
Gov. Nathan Deal will deliver the keynote address during the 9th Congressional District banquet Friday night at the Lakeview Center in Dawsonville. Andrew Turnage, chairman of the district GOP, said the district is fortunate the banquet falls in line with the close of the 2013 state legislative session, which Deal is expected to highlight in his remarks.
City presented alternative
A month after Dawsonville Mayor James Grogan announced the city had interest in developing a regional reservoir with Georgia Reservoir Co., a Lumpkin County resident floated what she contends is a better plan. Speaking on behalf of the Etowah Hills Corporation, Rebecca Reeves Carter urged the council Monday night to consider an alternative to Georgia Reservoir Co.'s proposed Calhoun Creek Regional Reservoir.
Proposed city sign becomes a reality
The proposed digital sign for the city's municipal complex will become a reality following Monday night's regular Dawsonville City Council meeting. The April 1 meeting saw both a variance and guideline proposal on the agenda. In order for the sign to become a reality, both of these would have to be approved by the city council.
Commercial trash fees increase
Commercial trash haulers can expect to pay more at the Dawson County Transfer Station. In a 3-0 vote Thursday, the county commission agreed to raise the rate for commercial dumping to $35 per ton. Commissioner Jimmy Hamby was absent.
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