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Pearson Honored by Dawson County Board of Commissioners
Sen. Chip Pearson was acknowledged for over 20 years of public service to the citizens of Dawson County and the State of Georgia in which he has served for the betterment of the community...
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Taking the Reigns of Senate District 51
My predecessor, Chip Pearson, served this area for six years as a true statesman.  He grew awareness across the state of everything our district has to offer, which has helped bring countless opportunities to local residents.  I thank him for his tireless service...
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CERT Meeting Set for February 1
The topic for the evening is Pet Care for Urgent Situations and the best approach to a strange pet when the team is activated for an emergency in Dawson County... 
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Thank You
It has truly been an honor and privilege to serve you. Throughout this journey, my wife and children have been an incredible support system...
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Dawson County Holds Employee Health Fair
The event coordinated by HR Specialist Andrea Disharoon offered blood screening, vision testing, DTaP vaccinations, flu shots and numerous other health checks...
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Isakson, Chambliss Introduce Legislation to Meet Georgia’s Water Needs
The first piece of legislation, S.3910, would authorize the Army Corps of Engineers to include the effects of current and future water supply withdrawals from Lake Lanier in the update of the water control manual for the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin...
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Isakson Receives “Taxpayer Hero” Award for Commitment to Reducing Wasteful Spending
“I am very proud to receive this honor from the Council for the Citizens Against Government Waste, because I agree with them that we must take large and immediate steps to stop out-of-control federal spending,” Isakson said...
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Isakson Praises Passage of Resolution Honoring Historically Black Colleges
“Georgia is home to some of the most respected and admired historically black colleges and universities in the nation and I’m proud to support this resolution recognizing these fine institutions,” commented Isakson...
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America’s Independence is Dependent on your Vote
America is the greatest country on earth because we the people choose who represents us.  Every single vote counts within the transparent electoral process we have developed.  In countries around the world, people risk their lives just to cast a single vote...
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Dawson County Democrats to Meet on June 17
The Democratic candidate  for the U. S. Senate, R. J. Hadley, will be one of the speakers of the evening.  Joseph Mann, who is running for the State Senate of Georgia, will also be speaking...
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Isakson, Chambliss Urge Federal Officials to Prepare Atlantic Coast States for Oil Spill
We ask that the Department of Homeland Security immediately begin coordinating with all state emergency preparedness agencies along the Atlantic Coast, providing full information about how best to prepare for managing an oil spill and ensuring that these states are properly equipped for the worst-case scenario...
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Isakson Votes to Prevent 'Backdoor Attempt' to Regulate Greenhouse Gases
“I’m extremely disappointed that many members of the Senate do not seem to understand the implications of this ruling on our economy. This backdoor attempt to regulate greenhouse gases will have dramatic negative effects on our manufacturing sector"...
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Dawson County Receives ACCG Employee Health Promotion and Wellness Grant
Awards are made to members of the ACCG – Group Health Benefits Program (GHBP), underwritten by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, based on a County’s commitment to employee health and demonstrated collaboration with other community groups and organizations engaged in health promotion...
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State Decisively Balances its Checkbook
When you consider that 80 percent of the budget that could be reduced is comprised of K-12 education, higher education, corrections and healthcare, our choices were not easy.  Most state agencies have been reduced 20 percent or more, and the Senate cut $2.6 billion in spending...
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Georgia Organizing for America Director Comments on President Obama’s Wall Street Reform Speech
"For too long the financial market has been under regulated and investors and the American people alike have been mislead about the real health of Wall Street’s banks.  That’s why it’s imperative that Congress pass President Obama’s Wall Street reforms"...
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