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- Tuesday, May 21, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Government
Regional commission holds appreciation dinner
The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission held a legislative appreciation dinner Thursday at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. Members of Dawson County's state legislative delegation were joined by more than 100 regional delegates, politicians, representatives and guests.
City council approves $1.38 million budget
The Dawsonville City Council voted 3-0 on Monday to approve a $1.38 million budget for fiscal year 2013. The budget, which is up from last year's $1.2 million spending plan, does not call for a city property tax.
Hopefuls qualify for elections
Qualifying for the local and state elections ended with at least one surprise in Dawson County. Former District 2 County Commissioner Mike Connor decided to challenge incumbent Mike Berg for commission chairman.
Voting center named for former election chairwoman
Friends and family gathered Thursday at the Dawson County board of elections office to pay tribute to the board's former chairwoman. Jeannine McGee thought she was attending an end of the year ceremony for her grandson, but later found out the party was being held in her honor.
Qualifying runs through Friday
Candidates seeking local and state office have until Friday to qualify for the July 31 General Primary. Qualifying began this morning and runs until noon Dawson County and state offices.
Second vacancy filled on council
The remaining vacancy on the Dawsonville City Council was filled Thursday as Angie Smith took office. A lifelong Dawsonville resident, the 36-year-old Smith takes the place of Calvin Byrd, who has resigned to run for mayor.
Council approves apartment variances
The Dawsonville City Council has approved two variance requests for a proposed apartment complex. Planned for 15 acres off Perimeter Road near downtown, Farmington Woods will feature 72 units, including one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Back tax gap narrows
Days after Dawson County commissioners voted to take legal action against a local hotel, officials with the business said Monday the majority of overdue taxes has been paid. "We're now up to date except for April's taxes," said Shelby Harris, general manager of the Comfort Inn in Dawsonville. "At this point, April, which was due on the 20th, is the only month that is outstanding."
Townley announces re-election campaign
Dawson County's tax commissioner has announced she will seek re-election in the July 31 primary. Linda Townley is the second candidate to say she'll campaign for the seat. In April, political newcomer Karin McKee said she would run.
Commission chair says county in ‘good shape’
Sales tax revenue is up, there are no talks of furlough days and commissioners aren't planning a millage increase for 2013. "We're in pretty good shape," Dawson County Commission Chair Mike Berg said last week.
Second councilman resigns
A second member of the Dawsonville City Council has resigned after announcing he would run for mayor in the July 31 special election. Citing state law that requires incumbent councilmen to resign before qualifying to run for mayor, Calvin Byrd stepped down after Monday night's meeting. "While the law would have allowed me to continue to serve until the date of my qualification for mayor, I have chosen to do so ...
Grogan resigns as councilman
Dawsonville's acting mayor has resigned from the city council. "Really and truly it's just one of those things I've been thinking about," James Grogan said during a special called city council meeting Thursday. "I prayed about it and felt that I couldn't serve both positions well.
Board rejects request for additional funds
Commissioners last week said the $84,000 the county contributed to a watershed assessment on Lake Allatoona and the Upper Etowah River is enough. The board received a request last month to contribute between $5,000 and $8,000 to cover additional costs incurred during the assessment.
State lawmakers give updates on session
State Sen. Steve Gooch and State Rep. Amos Amerson highlighted key issues and gave brief updates on the 2012 Legislative Session during the Dawson County Republican Party's April meeting. The state's budget was a hot topic for both April 24 with Gooch pushing for a zero-based budget that he says can save the state billions of dollars.
Dawsonville's Grogan resigns as councilman
Councilman James Grogan, who is currently serving as acting mayor for the City of Dawsonville, announced Thursday that he would be resigning as a council member. "Really and truly it's just one of those things I've been thinking about," Grogan said. "I prayed about it and felt that I couldn't serve both positions well. I felt it was best that I resigned from the one and gave my full attention to the other."
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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