Dawson Times - People & Places

Discover Georgia's Great Outdoors This Fall

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:23:29 UT

Georgia has long been known for its beautiful autumn colors, and Blue Ridge was recently recognized by CNN Money as one of the top 5 spots for fall foliage in the nation...

This Holiday Season, Deck the Halls and Pack the Binoculars

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:39:17 UT

With holiday season not far around the corner, it's not too early to start making plans. Monterey County, California delivers historic adobe tours, cowboy poets, live reindeer and the seasonal migration of all things wild. There's something for everyone during the holidays or any time of the year...

Titanic Aquatic to Debut at Georgia Aquarium in August

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:44:02 UT

Through this exhibition, which opens on August 22, the Aquarium will be able to tell the story of the RMS Titanic through authentic artifacts and interactive experiences...

The Bel-Air Film Festival Seeking Promotional and Media Sponsors for 2008 Festival

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:42:46 UT

The Bel Air Film Festival will set out to recognize the most creative films and film makers that are already in the industry, along with award-winning film making visionaries of the future...

Tangel Awarded Georgia Certified Appraiser Designation

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:31:49 UT

Tangel was awarded the designation on June 25, 2008 following completion of the final exam in a series of four. The cumulative series encompasses the various methods of evaluating property, management, statutes, and relationships between government and citizens...

Currahee Military Museum Honored in the 'Best of the Blue Ridge'

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:55:46 UT

Currahee Military Museum is located at the restored ninety year old train depot, historic downtown Toccoa. The museum’s objective is a tribute to 17,000 paratroopers that trained in Toccoa during WWII. Focal exhibit is a restored seventy foot horse stable, built 1922, Aldbourne, England...

When Past Meets Present

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:43:09 UT

Come celebrate the restoration of the Dawson County Historic Courthouse with the Dawson County Commissioners Thursday...

EWTN To Air Loretta Young’s “The Road to Lourdes” and “Sister Ann” Shows”

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:50:15 UT

“The Road to Lourdes” is somewhat darker than most of Academy Award-Winning Actress' other weekly shows. In it, she portrays a terminally-ill woman who is going down the wrong path until she experiences a radical conversion at Lourdes...

Emergency Services Director Thurmond Honored for Service

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:54:16 UT

The Dawson County Board of Commissioners recently recognized Emergency Services Director Billy Thurmond for 30 years of outstanding service and dedication to the citizens of Dawson County...

State Transportation Board Elects Two Board Members

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:36:40 UT

Bill Kuhlke, Jr. of Augusta was elected as chairman, and Larry Walker of Perry was elected vice chairman...

Governor Perdue and First Lady Welcome Tenth Grandchild

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:51:37 UT

Born on the evening of June 18, Rabun Ophie Perdue is the daughter of Dan, the Perdues' youngest son, and Jessica Perdue, daughter of Johnny and Georgia Woods of Perry...

Dawson County Senior Center Celebrates with Open House

Fri, 30 May 2008 14:02:13 UT

Margie Weaver and her staff want all in the Dawson County community to come out and see the beautifully renovated Senior Center at a celebratory open house event, and one of the highlights is her famous fried apple pie...

Tiki Hut Debuting This Weekend at Lake Lanier

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:48:37 UT

Escape to the "Islands" this weekend and kick back at the new Tiki Hut at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Located on the water's edge, the casual, open-air eatery is the perfect place to chill out, soak up some rays and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Lanier...

Dawson County Commissioner Berg Elected to 2009 ACCG Board

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:58:39 UT

As a member of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia Board of Managers, Dawson County Commission Chairman Mike Berg will play a vital role in developing key public policy goals of all 159 Georgia county governing authorities...

2008 Eco-Music-Festival

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:05:48 UT

The 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...