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What you need to know about red flag fire risks to stay safe in Dawson CountyAre you thinking about clearing out your yard in the near future? You may want to think twice about lighting a fire.17 hours ago -
UPDATE: Buford man sentenced in 2024 trafficking, child sex crimes caseSeven months after his arrest, one man has now been sentenced in Dawson County for charges tied to trafficking, child sex exploitation and social media.March 27, 2025 -
Dawson County could see greenway, trails added alongside these road fixesPlanned fixes along two key Dawson County routes could provide just the chance to add multi-use trails for area residents.March 27, 2025 -
Dawson County Library set to reopen with these recent updatesThe Dawson County Library’s Dawsonville campus will soon reopen after a month-long closure for a range of renovations.March 26, 2025 -
UPDATE: Pedestrian improvements among the latest projects planned for Shoal Creek RoadMore construction work is in store along a key route into and out of the city of Dawsonville after a state agency announced plans for a project around Dawson County's historic courthouse.March 26, 2025 -
UPDATE: Dawson County is closing the gap for firefighter, medic vacanciesFollowing a lingering staffing shortage, Dawson County could fill out its paramedic ranks before the end of this year, according to Emergency Services/EMA Director Troy Leist.March 24, 2025 -
UPDATE: Cumming man sentenced for child sex crimes in Dawson, Forsyth counties pleads in Tennessee caseA Cumming man previously sentenced for child sex crime-related charges in two Georgia counties will not go to trial in another state.March 21, 2025 -
Dawson County decides on housing development pause. What’s next in the push to balance local growthThe recent Dawson County decision about a pause on acceptance of residential rezoning applications didn’t come as much of a surprise.March 21, 2025 -
This area hair salon wants to share a special ‘thank you’ with Dawson, Lumpkin firefightersA month after a blaze devastated their mother’s Dawsonville home, one family has found a creative way to show gratitude to firefighters in Dawson and Lumpkin counties alike.March 20, 2025 -
Top takeaways from the first Dawson County hearing for proposed 785 homesAfter more than two hours of comments Tuesday night, the Dawson County Planning Commission issued a split decision on a rezoning for a proposed 785-home active adult community just outside of city limits.March 19, 2025