The City of Dawsonville recently received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for its 2017 comprehensive annual financial report, or CAFR. According to a recent press release, the certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. Instrumental in the city’s receipt of the award is Hayden Wiggins, finance administrator for the city, for his work preparing the award-winning CAFR.