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Board of Education elects chair, vice chair for 2025
These two sites are serving as warming centers during Dawson County’s latest frigid temperatures
UPDATE: Dawson County man pleads on one charge tied to wife’s 2023 death
DCHS Winter Homecoming king and queen honored
What citizens had to say about the school board’s intent to opt out of this statewide tax relief bill
Sudie Crouch: Rooted in love
See how Dawson County kitchens fared in the latest local health inspections
Longtime chiropractor remembered for loving kindness throughout community
UPDATE: Dawson County’s third Waffle House opens to customers
Sudie Crouch: A marshmallow world although briefly
WRESTLING: Dawson County puts together a strong showing at State Duals
UNG Esports team wins national title playing this popular science fiction game
BASKETBALL: Lady Tigers take down top-ranked Pickens, boys bounce back against Johnson
BASKETBALL: Dawson County splits games against North Hall and White County
SOCCER: Sheldon Karp is stepping up to coach Dawson County's boys team
Sudie Crouch: A tale of three kitties
Guest column: The climate crisis, an existential threat
Dick Yarbrough: Methodist squabbles show 'organized religion' an oxymoron
Dr. Anderson: Who is the real winner here?
Dick Yarbrough: Vernon Jones talks about running for governor
Former DCN co-owner J.D. Swartz passes away
Eugene “Gene” Russell Brogdon
Horace Dewey Trammel
Maryian "Kellie" McAlister
Ricky Carter Hicks
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These two sites are serving as warming centers during Dawson County’s latest frigid temperatures
The warming centers will be open during Dawson County’s latest round of below-freezing temps.
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Board of Education elects chair, vice chair for 2025
During the Jan. 14 meeting of the Dawson County Board of Education, board members voted to elect their new chairperson and vice chairperson for 2025.
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What citizens had to say about the school board’s intent to opt out of this statewide tax relief bill
The Dawson County Board of Education’s meeting room was crowded on Thursday evening as citizens came to give their opinions on the district’s intent to opt out of House Bill 581, a statewide bill aimed at providing tax relief through a floating homestead exemption.
January 17, 2025
This new primary care center is opening in Dawson County. Here’s what it will bring to the community
On Monday Jan. 20, Aylo Health Primary Care is officially opening its newest location in Dawson County. Here’s a look at what the new practice will bring to the community.
January 17, 2025
How these two high schoolers are connecting fellow students with local businesses for job shadowing experience
This year, two juniors at Dawson County High School have been hard at work on a project to help their fellow students gain job experience and make connections through job shadowing.
January 16, 2025
Riverview Elementary School named Title I Distinguished School
Recently, one of Dawson County’s elementary schools earned a statewide honor that’s only awarded to the top five percent of all Title I schools in Georgia.
January 16, 2025
How you can get custom-made shoe inserts at this local shoe store
Big Peach Running Co. in Dawson County now offers custom orthotics, or shoe inserts that are made in-store and specially designed for each individual customer’s feet.
January 15, 2025
Dawson County Schools to operate on a two-hour delay Wednesday
The schools in the Dawson County School System will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, Jan. 15, according to a Tuesday announcement by the district.
January 14, 2025
Habitat for Humanity withdraws rezoning application for downtown area
Habitat for Humanity has withdrawn a rezoning application that would have allowed for the construction of 22 cottage-style homes in Dawsonville’s downtown area.
January 14, 2025
Dawson County Schools to have online learning day Tuesday
All of the schools in Dawson County will have an online learning day on Tuesday Jan. 14, according to a Jan. 13 announcement by the system.
January 13, 2025
Dawson County Schools announces online learning day for Monday
All of the schools in Dawson County will have an online learning day on Monday Jan. 13, according to a Jan. 12 announcement by the system.
January 12, 2025