[ In Dawson County News ]Notes from the Georgia Senate: Independence Day – Time to celebrate our core beliefsOn 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...
Jul 4, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Dawsonville Hardware July BargainsStep into Dawsonville Hardware on the square in July for these bargains of the month...
Jul 4, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]District 9 State House Race Gets HeatedVoters 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...
Jul 4, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Dahlonega Woman Faces 22 Counts of Computer TheftDawson 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...
Jul 4, 2008
[ In Opinion ]Letter to the Editor: Happy Birthday, USA!Happy Birthday, USA! Have your cake and eat it, too. So often we're told we can't...
Jul 3, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]BOC to Consider Fast-track Rezoning RequestLandscape 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
[ In Dawson County News ]Miss Plennie Robinson Dies at 88Miss 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...
Jul 3, 2008
[ In Dawson Events ]The Historic Holly Turns 60The Historic Holly Theatre is celebrating it's 60th birthday and the entire community is invited to join in the festivities...
Jul 3, 2008
[ In Living ]Big Green Time Machine Begins July 7The 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...
Jul 3, 2008
[ In Living ]Montaluce's Ristorante Le Vigne Offers Summertime Wine and DiningExpanded lunch selections, special Wine Dinners on Fridays and Saturdays, along with the Sunday Supper Club events, are perfect for a wine country weekend finale...
Jul 3, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Dawson County Property Assessments Adhere to State GuidelinesFor 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...
Jul 3, 2008
[ In Sports ]Improving Your Golf Game with PilatesBecause 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...
Jul 2, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Dawson County Democrats Cancel July MeetingThe next scheduled meeting will be held in The Roy Coleman Room of the Dawson County Public Library on August 28, 2008...
Jul 2, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]New NGCSU Center Expands Research Initiatives with Funding from Board of RegentsA new Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities at North Georgia College & State University has been awarded $25,000 from the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents to support major research activities at the region’s only four-year state university...
Jul 2, 2008
[ In Living ]Breaking the 8-Glass MythThere's little usefulness in getting more fluids than you need. It will result in nothing more than having to run to the bathroom frequently...
Jul 2, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Veterans Bricks Available for PurchaseBricks will include the veteran's name, rank, branch and date of service, and those interested in purchasing bricks may request in honor of or in memory of a special veteran...
Jul 2, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Register Now for Dawson County Overnight Etowah ExperienceOn July 18-20 The Dawson County Etowah River Experience will host an overnight kayak/canoe camping trip...
Jul 1, 2008
[ In Living ]Laura on Life: Use CautionComing home from a week-long vacation, we decided to take a shortcut. You know…one of those “shortcuts” that really isn’t...Jul 1, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Advanced Voting in Dawson County Begins Next WeekIn Dawson County, voters must decide two contested County Commission races. In District 2, incumbent Terri Tragesser faces challenger James Swafford. In District 4, incumbent Julie Hughes Nix faces opposition from political newcomer Thayer Spencer. It’s the first run for office for Spencer, who has survived a residency challenge...
Jul 1, 2008
[ In Dawson County News ]Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures in Observance of July 4th HolidayBeginning at noon Thursday, July 3, and continuing until 5 a.m., Monday, July 7, there essentially will be no scheduled lane closures on any Georgia interstate highway or primary state route...
Jul 1, 2008