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Notes from the Georgia Senate: Independence Day – Time to celebrate our core beliefs

State Senator Chip Pearson — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:25:26 UT

On this July 4, Americans will take the day off to spend time with family, enjoying parades, picnics and fireworks. Some of you will take a moment to honor the principles of freedom and equality for which our patriot forefathers fought. Unfortunately, these days, many Americans take certain freedoms for granted...

Clayton D. Holbrook

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:15:43 UT

Clayton D. Holbrook, 84, of Dawsonville died Thursday July 3, 2008 following a short illness...

Dawsonville Hardware July Bargains

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:53:59 UT

Step into Dawsonville Hardware on the square in July for these bargains of the month...

Tags: Hardware, Home Improvement, Power Equipment

Judge Oliver to Decide Fate of Gold Creek Resort

Charles Duncan — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:35:29 UT

Dawson County Tax Commissioner Linda Townley is foreclosing on 354.9 acres known as Gold Creek, according to documents obtained by the Gold 104.3 FM...

Decision 2008

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:48:47 UT

District 9 State House Race Gets Heated

Charles Duncan — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:46:56 UT

Voters in Dawson, Lumpkin and Forsyth counties must soon decide if District 9 State Rep. Amos Amerson deserves another term in the Georgia State House or if he should be replaced by challenger Steve Gooch...

Dahlonega Woman Faces 22 Counts of Computer Theft

Charles Duncan — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:43:27 UT

Dawson County sheriff’s authorities say they expect 44-year-old Dahlonega resident Vivian Miles turned herself in Wednesday to face 22 counts of computer theft...

Letter to the Editor: Happy Birthday, USA!

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:19:54 UT

Happy Birthday, USA! Have your cake and eat it, too. So often we're told we can't...

BOC to Consider Fast-track Rezoning Request

Charles Duncan — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:34:48 UT

Landscape architect Jim King has made a request for fast track zoning of 14.95 acres on Georgia 400 just north of Grant Road on the west side of the Golden Corridor...

Miss Plennie Robinson Dies at 88

Charles Duncan — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:24:20 UT

Miss Plennie began her teaching career in the one room school houses of Dawson County and continued to teach in the elementary schools in Dawson County for more than 65 years...

The Historic Holly Turns 60

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:01:20 UT

The Historic Holly Theatre is celebrating it's 60th birthday and the entire community is invited to join in the festivities...

Tags: Arts, Entertainment, Theatre

Big Green Time Machine Begins July 7

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:01:20 UT

The Big Green Time Machine, the Children’s Summer Camps at the Northeast Georgia History Center at Brenau University in Gainesville, will be July 7-11, July 14-18, and July 21-25...

Montaluce's Ristorante Le Vigne Offers Summertime Wine and Dining

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:01:08 UT

Expanded lunch selections, special Wine Dinners on Fridays and Saturdays, along with the Sunday Supper Club events, are perfect for a wine country weekend finale...

Dawson County Property Assessments Adhere to State Guidelines

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:01:08 UT

For 2008, the Dawson County Board of Tax Assessors reappraised rural properties. Other neighborhoods or property categories were not included in the reappraisal because they fall into the acceptable level of assessment in keeping with State of Georgia guidelines...

Improving Your Golf Game with Pilates

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:44:38 UT

Because of the repetition required for 18 holes, the result can be muscles that are tired, overworked and begin to show signs of wear and imbalance...

Tags: Exercise, Fitness, Pilates