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- Saturday, May 18, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Government
Department names battalion chiefs
The new year brought change to Dawson County Emergency Services as Chief Lanier Swafford named the department's first three battalion chiefs.
2008 elections bring new leaders
Jennifer Burt, Julie Hughes Nix, James Swafford and Lisa Thurmond were elected to politically serve the Dawson community for the next four years.
Building unveiled as KH Long Government Center
Family and friends gathered Thursday at the intersection of Hwy. 53 and Maple Street in Dawsonville for the unveiling of the KH Long Government Center.
Elected officials sworn in
Dawson County's newest elected officials were sworn in to service Friday afternoon at the Dawson County Courthouse by Superior Court Judge C. Andrew Fuller.
Councilwoman Grant appointed mayor pro tem
City Councilwoman Linda Grant of Dawsonville was appointed Mayor Pro Tem of the Dawsonville City Council during last week's city council meeting.
Government academy graduates inaugural class
After 10 weeks of class and several eye-opening experiences, the inaugural class of the Dawson County Citizens Academy graduated last Tuesday night.
County-line confusion clears
Walter Danchak is indeed a Lumpkin County resident.
Takes green to go green
In another sign of the sluggish economy, the Dawson County Recycling Center can no longer accept glass, plastics and paperboard materials.
Building honors last sole commissioner
Kenneth H. Long had the foresight to be part of a group of local businessmen who worked to bring the outlet mall and needed infrastructure to Dawson County.
New officials to be sworn in Friday
The community is invited to the Dawson County Courthouse on Friday for an official swearing in ceremony of Dawson County's newest elected officials.
Car park hits snag over study
Plans for a motorsports country club in Dawson County hit their first snag Monday night when the Dawsonville Planning Commission tabled the rezoning request until January.
County honors top employees
Dawson County government has a talented staff of many, but county leaders say none are more deserving to be named employees of the year than James Tolbert, Donna Rutledge and Kerry Vanderpool.
Tournament raises funds for deputy
Whether it's a resident or one of their own in need, Dawson County Sheriff's deputies will do whatever they can to make a difference.
Dawson County Board of Commissioners
G.L. Pete Gilleland Council Chambers at Dawsonville Municipal Complex, 4 p.m.
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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