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[ In People & Places ]
PublishAmerica Presents Old Dogs, Pickup Trucks, and Good Smelling Women by Cole Conley
Local author, Cole Conley, takes readers on a soul-searching journey with Caleb Cabot, in his new novel...
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[ In Parks and Green Space ]
The Rewards of Our Work
Did you know that the plants you nurture improve air quality?  One tree can remove 26 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.  Landscape plants, including shrubs and turf, remove smoke, dust, and other pollutants from the air...
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[ In Wine ]
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2008 Toad Hollow Francine's Selection Chardonnay
The 2008 Francine's Selection is bright and clean on the palate.  The nose is of pineapple and tropical fruit, which flows on into a taste of apple and pineapple, and finishes clean and crisp with no cloying aftertaste.  Another great summertime selection...
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[ In Schools ]
Pinecrest Students Achieve 100% Pass Rate in Five AP Courses
The overall pass rate was 85% for all Pinecrest students.  The top state scores for 2009 (the last year that all national scores have been published) were New Hampshire and Massachusetts with a 72% pass rate. The pass rate for all Georgia schools was 54%...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
In Touch with your Dawson County Government
Over the past few months we have started to see some signs locally that our economy may be leveling out.  Whatever comes our way Dawson County government will continue to take the necessary steps to cut expenses while still providing our citizens the services they deserve and expect...
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[ In Parks and Green Space ]
Are You Over Mulching?
We have long been aware of the importance of not placing excessive amounts of soil over the roots of established trees and shrubs.  However, we sometimes fail to understand that excessive use of mulch around shallow rooted plants has the same detrimental effect...
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[ In Concerts/Entertainment ]
Country’s Rising Star Kurt Thomas to Perform at Lakeview Center
Originally from Dahlonega, Georgia, Thomas has opened across the nation for some of the biggest names in country music including Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, LeAnn Rimes, Gary Alan and Sugarland...
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[ In Schools ]
Online Test-Creation Site Takes Teachers ‘To Infinity and Beyond…’
Educators are all a-buzz about the power of Quiz Infinity, an online test creation site designed exclusively for teachers and tutors by Cumming business woman, Julie Wilson...

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[ In Wine ]
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2008 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay
This well balanced wine has a typical Chardonnay nose of apples and pears, backed by a suggestion of tropical fruit.  The flavor is apple and pear all of the way, with a hint of butter, and subtle vanilla and toast in the finish...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Dawson County Republican Party Meets on August 26
School is back in session - let's talk education reform.  Chris Perkins, Deputy Outreach Coordinator for The Center for an Education Georgia is the guest speaker...
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[ In Wine ]
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2009 Bodega Norton Malbec
The 2009 vintage is a very dark red in color and has an enticing nose full of plum and dark berry scents.  The flavor is rich and bold with plum and berry flavors swirling together as they sail into a lengthy sweet tannin finish...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Veterans Memorial Park Celebrates Revitalization with Ceremony
The most significant new feature of the Dawson County park is a lighted .8 mile multi-use path open to bicyclists and foot traffic.  The path weaves through the entire facility and guides visitors through further upgrades and changes across the park...
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[ In Parks and Green Space ]
Protect Honeybees from Pesticides
One of the best ways to reduce honeybee kill is for farmers and gardeners to use pesticides correctly.  By limiting sprays and use pesticides only when bees are not present we can reduce bee kills...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
CERT to Meet on September 7
Lanier Swafford, Chief of Fire/Rescue Division of Dawson County, will present “Local Emergency Operations Plan.”  This will be followed with a hands-on review for CERT's upcoming drill on October 30...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Dawson County Democrats to Meet on August 19
The featured speaker is Wyc Orr, a former state representative and currently a lawyer in Gainesville.  He is well known as an inspiring speaker... 

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[ In Wine ]
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2009 Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc
This is a fruit forward wine displaying flavors of melon and citrus, with just enough acidity to round out the taste into a very refreshing summer time wine...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
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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[ In Government & Politics ]
Public Invited to Ribbon Cutting of Multi-Use Path at Veterans Memorial Park
The ceremony will be held Friday, August 13, 2010 at 10:00am.  The park is located at 186 Recreation Road, Dawsonville, Georgia.  Everyone is asked to assemble at the large pavilion...
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[ In Government & Politics ]
Isakson Votes to Protect American Workers, Families, Small Businesses from Tax Hikes
“In 2001, Congress passed the largest tax relief package in a generation and then expanded those tax cuts in 2003. This historic tax relief has helped American workers, families and businesses for nearly 10 years,” Isakson said. “However, these tax cuts are set to expire on Dec. 31"...
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[ In Outdoors/Recreational ]
Final Movies in the Park Coming Up at Rock Creek Sports Complex
The August 20 movie night, which is the series finale, will feature Diary of a Wimpy Kid...
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