Make Waves at the 2008 PACE AwardsApplications are now available to highlight the region’s best clean air efforts...
May 29, 2008
[ In Careers ]North Georgia College & State University Awards Honorary DoctorateThe Mike Cottrell School of Business, named in honor of the university’s largest benefactor, Mike Cottrell, held its commencement ceremony on May 3 in Dahlonega. During the ceremony, 55-year-old Cottrell was conferred the honorary doctorate, where 90 business students also received their degrees in front of an audience of more than 500...
May 23, 2008
[ In Careers ]Dawson County Officials Connor and Pichon Receive CertificationThe commissioners completed the nationally recognized County Commissioners Training Program, co-sponsored by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and The University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government...
May 21, 2008
Dawson County Chamber Announces Two Memorial Day Weekend EventsThe Dawson Chamber extends an invitation to all county residents for two very important events taking place over Memorial Day weekend...
May 21, 2008
Local Landscape Professional Joins PLANETMichele Mooney, with Identity Solutions of Dawsonville, recently joined the Professional Landcare Network, an association that provides ongoing educational and safety programs and features a national certification program...
May 14, 2008
[ In Careers ]Lanier Technical College Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony in Forsyth CountyA new 60,000-square-foot building will nearly double the size of Lanier Tech’s campus, located on Majors Road in southern Forsyth County. The expansion is in response to the school’s growing enrollment, which reached record levels in 2008...
May 13, 2008
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 Careers ]Dawson County Commissioner Berg Elected to 2009 ACCG BoardAs 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...
May 12, 2008
[ In Economy ]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
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
As Gas Prices Escalate, Atlanta's Eco-Friendly Courier Lowers Next Day Delivery RatesGREEN Express couriers changed its business model last year in anticipation of high gas prices. Atlanta's only earth friendly courier is driving fuel efficient hybrids, working from satellite offices and using GPS technology to insure the most effective routes are being used by its green friendly drivers...
May 7, 2008
26th Annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk & Fitness Program Opens with First Captain’s Kickoff EventGuest speakers feature race founder, renowned author and speaker, and U.S. Olympian, Jeff Galloway, and DAVE-FM’s radio personality Mara Davis, as well as a host of team captains and KPCRW organizers...
May 6, 2008
Chamber's Fifth Annual Jail & Bail Fundraiser is TodayAll are encouraged to 'arrest a friend' and help save a life. 'Criminals' will be held in the Old Historic Jail until someone pays their bail! (Hmm, it could be a long day for some.)...
May 2, 2008
Dawson County Says “Welcome” with New Georgia 400 signageThe new “Welcome to Dawson County” signs on both sides of Georgia 400 entering the county now allow local businesses and residents to beckon a hearty “Welcome” to visitors directly from one of the most heavily-traveled major highways in the region...
Apr 30, 2008
Dawson County: People on the MoveElizabeth Ashworth has been selected to fill the position of Accounting Manager, Christina Palacios is the County's new Budget Manager, and John Barclay joins Dawson County as Network Manager...
Apr 24, 2008