[ In Dawson County News ]In Wake Of Myanmar Disaster, World Vision´s Dean Hirsch Tells Brenau Grads to be ´Agents Of Hope´The international president of the global relief organization that has been in the forefront of efforts to aid people in cyclone-ravaged Myanmar challenged Brenau University graduates to be "agents of hope" in the global community...
May 12, 2008
[ In Business ]Dawson County Chamber Announces Ribbon CuttingsHis Rock Cafe, Bella Sol Salon and Engraving Plus celebrate ribbon cutting events this week and all are cordially invited to attend...
May 12, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Cumming Pawn Shop Robbed of GunsDawsonTimes.com has received reports that a pawn shop near downtown Cumming was broken into this morning, and guns were stolen. Suspects are still at large...
May 12, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Notes from the Georgia Senate: Important Initiatives Become State LawTougher dog fighting laws, new tools for GBI investigations and land conservation credits are three bills recently signed by the Governor...
May 12, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Governor Perdue Suspends Gas Tax on Off-Road DieselSuspension of the tax will save farmers and timber owners the four percent sales tax charged on off-road diesel. The state does not charge an excise tax on this type of fuel, and the executive order does not impact local taxes that are levied. The suspension is expected to offset state revenues by $2 million to $4 million...
May 12, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Governor Perdue Announces Creation of Freight and Logistics Task ForceThe task force is focused on three primary objectives: to capitalize on Georgia’s position as the Gateway to the East Coast, to acquire a working knowledge of the economic opportunities linked to freight movement and to gather a coherent collection of data concerning freight movement, hubs and logistics centers...
May 12, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Lt. Gov. Cagle Welcomes New Dawson County ManagerLast week newly appointed County Manager Kevin Tanner received a visit on his first day by long-time friend Lt. Governor Casey Cagle...
May 12, 2008
[ In Dawson Events ]Black's Mill Elementary School Insights -- May 2008The last month of school is a busy one for Black's Mill Elementary students, teachers and staff...
May 9, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Ghost-Out at Dawson County High School 'Eye-Opening'Students witnessed everything from the discussion of drinking and driving to the arrival of emergency services; the Jaws of Life used to cut off the roof of a vehicle; victims being treated and airlifted; and sadly, one being taken away in a body bag by the coroner...
May 9, 2008
[ In Living ]Norm's Tasting Notes: 2007 Maso Canali Pinot GrigioThe 2007 Maso Canali Pinot Grigio is exactly what a lot of other wines want to be. It has an aromatic nose bursting with bouquets of spring flowers and ripe pears. The flavor is very much apricot, but with underlying currents of honey and apple -- perfect for Mother's Day...
May 9, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Governor and Mrs. Perdue Host U.N. Secretary-General at State LuncheonSecretary-General Ban joined the Governor as part of an official two-day visit to Atlanta focusing on global health care. Secretary-General Ban, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, brings to his post 37 years of service both in government and on the global stage...
May 8, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]The US Army Ground Forces "The Jazz Guardians" to Close the 2008 Jazz Depot…Evenings of Intimate JazzOn Friday, May 16 the Arts Council’ Jazz Depot…Evenings of Intimate Jazz concludes its 2007-2008 season with a special FREE Concert by the US Army Grounds Forces Band’s “The Jazz Guardians.” ...
May 8, 2008
[ In Living ]Laura on Life: Mother's Day DilemmaI read an article the other day about what mothers wanted for Mother’s Day. Someone had taken a poll that showed about half the mothers wanted jewelry and the other half wanted flowers. Were those our only choices...
May 8, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]2008 Eco-Music-FestivalThe Eco-Music-Festival will be a 3-day event in North Georgia in a pristine setting just 1 hour North of Atlanta, Georgia on the head waters of the Amicalola River just West of Amicalola Falls State Park...
May 8, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Governor Perdue Signs Healthcare Reform BillsWednesday Governor Sonny Perdue signed Senate Bill 383 and House Bill 977 making High Deductable Health Plans paired (HDHP) with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) more affordable and available in the Georgia insurance market...
May 8, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Brenau University to Award 753 Degrees at Weekend Commencement ExercisesThe 753 receiving undergraduate diplomas and graduate degrees from Brenau is the largest number of total Brenau degree conferees since 1988-89...
May 7, 2008
[ In Living ]Treat Mom to a Night at the Holly for Mother's DayTwo great events coming up at the Holly Theatre are perfect for Mother's Day...
May 7, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]IRS Has Answers to Questions People Are Asking About Economic Stimulus PaymentsAs millions of Americans begin receiving their economic stimulus payments, the Internal Revenue Service released a list of the most-frequently-asked questions –– and answers –– that people now are asking...
May 7, 2008
[ In Living ]Cherokee High School Class of 1958 Prepares for 50th ReunionThere's nothing like getting ready for a Class Reunion. There's nothing better than attending one, whether it's the first, tenth, twenty-fifth. But getting ready for the 50th High School Reunion is a "high" that keeps on flying...
May 7, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Football & Cheerleading RegistrationFootball and cheerleading registration opens on May 12 and can be done online or at Rock Creek Sports Complex...
May 7, 2008