Dawson Times - May 2007

Annual Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race Begins Thursday

Wed, 30 May 2007 18:09:40 UT

The long distance race to the Atlantic begins, weather permitting, with a lift-off at 7:00 am, Thursday, May 31, 2007...

GDOT Suspends Major Lane Closures in Observance of Memorial Day

Thu, 24 May 2007 12:36:05 UT

Beginning at 5 a.m., Friday, May 25, and continuing until 10 p.m., Monday, May 28, there essentially will be no scheduled lane closures on any Georgia interstate highway or primary state route...

Yamaha Day This Weekend at Moto 400 in Dawsonville

Wed, 23 May 2007 16:35:51 UT

Saturday, May 26 has been declared Yamaha Day in celebration of the Grand Opening of Moto 400 in Dawsonville, Georgia...

'Aussie Adventure' at Kangaroo Conservation Center

Wed, 23 May 2007 16:02:13 UT

The Kangaroo Conservation Center will be having a special "Aussie Adventure" guided tour at 1:15 PM on Memorial Day...

Dawson County Proclaims Emergency Medical Services Week

Cathy Brooks — Wed, 23 May 2007 01:14:46 UT

Understanding the essential role of Dawson County Emergency Services, the Dawson County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation last week establishing May 20 - 26 Emergency Medical Services Week...

Coastal, South Georgia Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution as Visibility May Be Diminished

Tue, 22 May 2007 13:45:09 UT

Motorists should exercise extreme caution at all times, through Memorial Day and until further notice, particularly in smoke events and early mornings where smoke and fog may mix...

Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk 25th Anniversary Debuts with First Captain’s Kickoff

Thu, 17 May 2007 16:20:08 UT

Dawson businesses are invited to participate in a fun fitness event that has changed the health and lives of many over the course of 25 years. The first Captain's Kickoff event provides details on how to participate in the eight-week program that culminates in a run/walk and giant office party...

Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer, Dallas Kinney, to Speak at Dawson County Library

Fri, 11 May 2007 19:03:08 UT

Kinney will share his vision, knowledge and expertise at an upcoming workshop, part of a photography program series hosted by the Chestatee Regional Library System...

HometownBandstand.com Concludes 'Battle of the Bands' After Streaming More than 18,000 Songs

Fri, 11 May 2007 15:20:19 UT

HometownBandstand presents a 'can't miss' live show at Sweetwater Bar and Grill in Duluth on Saturday, May 26 to highlight the top bands from the April competition...

Dawson County’s Sesquicentennial Calendar of Events

Fri, 11 May 2007 13:58:11 UT

Make plans now to continue the celebration of Dawson County's 150th year with these exciting 2007 events...

Dawson County Republican Party Meeting Welcomes Kevin Harris

Wed, 09 May 2007 12:56:31 UT

The Party's monthly meeting takes place next week at the Dawson County Library...

Atlanta Soccer Academy Hosts 2nd Annual Xtreme Adidas Cup

Wed, 09 May 2007 12:25:42 UT

Almost 2,000 athletes will participate this weekend at a tournament that will welcome 125 teams from counties all over Atlanta, as well as neighboring Southeastern states. The action takes place in neighboring Forsyth County...

Upcoming U S Navy Reunions

Tue, 08 May 2007 12:16:47 UT

U S Navy shipmates renew old friendships at these upcoming reunions...

Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographer to Speak at Dawson County Library

Mon, 07 May 2007 11:44:06 UT

Chestatee Regional Library System is kicking off a photography program series with an amazing workshop featuring Pulitzer-prize winning photographer Dallas Kinney...

End of School Year Busy for Robinson Elementary School

Fri, 04 May 2007 13:39:44 UT

Field day events, end of year parties and graduations round out the close of the 2006-2007 school year for Robinson Elementary...