McCain-Palin Camp Calls Obama 'Indecisive' on Economic Issues"With the financial security of millions of hardworking Americans at stake, we can't afford a president who just votes 'present.' The next president will need to put country before politics and make tough decisions to secure our economic and national security."...
Sep 18, 2008
Local Soldier Coming Home This MonthJoshua Sfeir, cousin of County Manager, Kevin Tanner, is coming home after serving six months in Iraq...
Sep 18, 2008
Georgia DOT Continues to Make Mowing a Safety PriorityBy law, Georgia DOT is responsible for maintaining federal and state highways, including mowing and litter retrieval. Georgia DOT has an established Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM) program, utilizing standard mowing procedures throughout the State...
Sep 16, 2008
McCain Makes Statement About Financial Markets"We are carefully monitoring the financial markets, including the duress at Lehman Brothers that is the latest reminder of ineffective regulation and management. Efforts must also be focused on ensuring that the deposits of hardworking Americans are protected."...
Sep 15, 2008
Dawson County Democrats Present Betty T. Turner Award at Upcoming MeetingThis award, given in honor of Betty T. Turner who was the former chairperson of the Dawson County Democratic Committee and a revered citizen of Dawson County, will be given annually for outstanding service...
Sep 15, 2008
Governor Perdue Signs Executive Order Activating Georgia’s Price Gouging StatuteGovernor Sonny Perdue signed an Executive Order today activating Georgia’s price gouging statute to protect Georgia consumers from unlawful increases in gas prices and other products...
Sep 12, 2008
Congressman John Lewis Announced as Keynote Speaker At Gainesville 'For The People Rally'Congressman Lewis first arrived on the national stage during the Freedom Rides of 1961, where he challenged segregation on bus systems throughout the south. He soon emerged as a national civil-rights leader, and was an organizer and keynote speaker at the March on Washington in 1963...
Sep 12, 2008
Oxendine Announces Georgia Bid to Host 2012 Republican National Convention"Georgia has earned a wonderful reputation as a world class host state for large events. Recently, the NBA and NHL All-Star games, the G-8 Summit, the 1996 Olympics and the many Super Bowls and sporting events as well as other corporate conventions we have already hosted have proven as such."...
Sep 11, 2008
Governor Perdue Issues Statement Concerning Flu Shots Being Administered Without Prescriptions"No statute or regulation has passed or was promulgated in the past 12 months that would change the ability of pharmacists to administer flu shots"...
Sep 11, 2008
Isakson Statement on Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attacks"There is no doubt that Sept. 11 was a wake-up call. I’m so proud of our country and especially our men and women in the armed forces. It is imperative now more than ever that we remain diligent and continue our efforts against terrorism to protect our homeland and fight for freedom around the world”...
Sep 11, 2008
Statement by John McCain on 9/11"No American living then should ever forget the heroism that occurred in the skies above this field on September 11, 2001. It is believed that the terrorists on United Flight 93 may have intended to crash the airplane into the United States Capitol. Hundreds if not thousands of people would have been at work in that building when that fateful moment occurred"...
Sep 11, 2008
Victims' Visitors Day Set for Thursday in EllijayThe opening ceremony will start on Thursday morning at 9:00 A.M. in the Jury Assembly Room on the second floor of the Gilmer County Courthouse. Speakers will include District Attorney Joe Hendricks, Chaplain Glenn Arnold, Chair of State Board of Pardons and Paroles, L. Gale Bucker, State Representative David Ralston, and others...
Sep 10, 2008
Berg Receives Executive Appointment from Governor PerdueDawson County Commissioner Chairman, Mike Berg, has been appointed to the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council. Locally, he serves as a member of Dawson County Family Connection, Dawson County Board of Health, Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Dawson County...
Sep 10, 2008
Dawson County Board of Commissioners - Work Session AgendaThis week's work session takes place at the G.L. Pete Gilleland Chambers at City Hall at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday...
Sep 10, 2008
Dawson County Board of Commissioners Work Session Agenda September 11Revised storm water regulations, current zoning ordinances & subdivision regulations and amended public comment policy on Thursday's agenda...
Sep 9, 2008