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Business
Atlanta-Based SiteMinis, Inc. Launches GasRunner.Com
This new mobile-optimized website allows consumers to shop for gas from their mobile phones and features more than 300 gas stations across the country...
Jul 21, 2008
Brenau University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Create Joint Physician Assistant Program
The new program builds on Brenau’s record for graduate and undergraduate education to prepare health care professionals in a variety of disciplines, including nursing, occupational therapy and clinical psychology. Gale Hansen Starich, dean of Brenau’s School of Health & Science, said the new program – like the existing Master of Science in Nursing for family practice nurses – could help alleviate the shortage of health care professionals in rural Georgia...
Jul 16, 2008
DawsonTimes Welcomes Journalist Charles Duncan
Duncan, who currently serves as news director at Gold 104.3 FM, is well known in Dawson County and throughout north Georgia for his dynamic and distinctive writing style...
Jul 11, 2008
Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk and 'World's Largest Office Party' Celebrates 26 Years
The popular event began in Atlanta in 1983 with 900 participants from a handful of companies. Today, the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk program attracts more than 18,000 participants from over 600 Atlanta companies and has grown to become the largest workplace organized corporate fitness event of its kind in the Southeast...
Jul 10, 2008
Ribbon Cutting to be Held for New Link from Humane Society to Park
The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 18, 2008 at 11am in honor of the newly built path and bridge linking the Dawson County Humane Society with Rock Creek Park...
Jul 9, 2008
Dawsonville Hardware July Bargains
Step into Dawsonville Hardware on the square in July for these bargains of the month...
Jul 4, 2008
BOC to Consider Fast-track Rezoning Request
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...
Jul 3, 2008
John Oxendine: 'Let’s Get Georgia Moving'
In a recent statement by John Oxendine, transportation is the only issue which affects all other issues. He said that Georgia must get serious about addressing the transportation crisis and that means we must prioritize spending in this area...
Jun 26, 2008
Teaching Kids How to Study for Tests is Key to Classroom Success
A Forsyth County mom has created new online study tool called Qwizzy's World that makes homework time easy and can actually help boost test scores...
Jun 26, 2008
Presidential Candidate McCain Embraces The Victory Project’s Unusual Non-Profit Initiative
The Victory Project was launched as a bold new project that introduces a new economic model to the world of philanthropy. The charity has publicly announced $1 billion cash awards for solutions to huge societal problems such as breast cancer, diabetes, a 150 mpg gasoline powered car and others...
Jun 26, 2008
Worldwide Spending on Internet Advertising Will Soar Past $106 Billion in 2011
"Marketers already recognize that online advertising must be incorporated into any comprehensive ad strategy. This will continue to drive growth in online ad spending"...
Jun 25, 2008
Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery Releases New Sparkling Wine
The winery, the first in Georgia to use the 'French Method' in fine sparkling wine production, says that every aspect of the manufacturing process is done by hand, which will keep production very limited...
Jun 25, 2008
Tanger Outlet in Commerce Gives Shoppers Chance to Say 'Thank You' to Troops
From now through July 6, 2008, Tanger will collect cards and letters for the troops at the Tanger Customer Service Center. Shoppers can drop off their own cards and letters or they can write their sentiments on one of the free 'thank you' cards...
Jun 25, 2008
Emergency Services Director Thurmond Honored for Service
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...
Jun 20, 2008
[ In Careers ]
State Transportation Board Elects Two Board Members
Bill Kuhlke, Jr. of Augusta was elected as chairman, and Larry Walker of Perry was elected vice chairman...
Jun 20, 2008
State Transportation Board Elects Two Board Members
Bill Kuhlke, Jr. of Augusta was elected as chairman, and Larry Walker of Perry was elected vice chairman...
Jun 20, 2008
