Statement Issued on ACORN Investigation

McCain-Palin 2008 campaign manager Rick Davis just released the following statement in response to the FBI's investigation of ACORN...
Oct 16, 2008

'Joe the Plumber' the Star of Presidential Debate

If you watched the third and final presidential debate last night between John McCain and Barack Obama, you got to know 'Joe The Plumber' pretty well.  The McCain camp has issued their take on how Obama plans to tax 'Joe'...
Oct 16, 2008

Special Reading of “Simply American; A Gentle Warrior & His People” Announced

Simply American; A Gentle Warrior & His People was written by Dawson County residents, Lucy and Rick Harris, as a tribute to their son, Noah. Listen to the love and commitment of one of our country's heroes, 1st Lt. Noah Harris, as he grows from a child to a man of conviction and purpose. His parents will read from their book about their only precious son who was killed in action on June 18, 2005...
Oct 16, 2008

Dawson County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda October 16

Proposed changes to the height limitations, soil erosion ordinance and courthouse bond investment on Thursday's agenda...
Oct 13, 2008

Isakson Urges Treasury, Federal Reserve to Enforce Stronger Accountability on AIG

"I write to convey my absolute disgust toward the American International Group Inc. for spending nearly $440,000 on a lavish retreat just days after the federal government provided $85 billion in taxpayer dollars to shore up the company."...
Oct 10, 2008

Multi-Tasking Women: Never Too Busy to Vote

NEVER TOO BUSY TO VOTE is a non-partisan effort, and accompanying web site, Multi-TaskingWoman.com is not supporting a particular candidate. The dynamic Atlanta-based women’s group just wants every woman registered to vote to get out and vote!...
Oct 10, 2008

John M. Murtagh Speaks on Obama's Relationship with William Ayers

"While Barack Obama once downplayed his relationship with Ayers, today his campaign took that deceit one step further. Barack Obama now denies he was even aware of his friend's violent past when, in 1995, Ayers hosted a party launching Obama's political career"...
Oct 8, 2008

McCain Statement on this Morning's Action by the Federal Reserve

"I applaud the move by the Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve and other national monetary authorities to reduce interest rates to address the financial crisis spreading across the globe..."
Oct 8, 2008

State Senators Begin Preparations for 09 Legislative Session Budget Discussions

Discussions focused on clarifying programs and their role in servicing local communities. While current budgets were submitted, Senators were specifically interested in any overlaps or redundancies with Federal programs and other state programs...
Oct 7, 2008

Keep Dawson County Beautiful Attends 9th Annual Governor’s Environmental Address

Keep Dawson County Beautiful President Jane Berg and Executive Director Cathy Brooks, attended the 9th Annual Governor’s Environmental Address hosted by Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful in September...
Oct 7, 2008

Dawson County Employee Organizes Food Drive for Ric Rack

Karen Armstrong of the Dawson County Board of Elections organized the food drive and hopes “to see this event collect enough food to feed at least 50 families for a week”...
Oct 6, 2008

Governor Palin Speaks in Clearwater, Florida

"There’s been a lot of interest in what I read lately.  Well, I was reading my copy of The New York Times the other day, and I was really interested to read about Barack’s friends from Chicago"... 
Oct 6, 2008

Governor Perdue announces Appalachian Regional Commission Grants

Seventeen grants totaling $3 million has been awarded by the Governor to cities, counties and various community groups in north Georgia...
Oct 3, 2008

House Passes $700B Bailout Bill

The stock markets peaked in the moments before the House signed off on the financial rescue plan, falling sharply after it became clear the bill would pass...
Oct 3, 2008

McCain-Palin Campaign Announces Georgia Farm and Ranch Coalition

This team will communicate John McCain's policies -- which include establishing a comprehensive energy strategy, promoting agricultural markets and reducing trade barriers, and providing a sustainable safety net for farmers -- with other members of Georgia's agricultural community.  Jimmy L. Hill of Dawsonville will serve as the North Georgia Co-Chair...
Oct 3, 2008