Governor Removes Clayton County School Board Members

Governor Sonny Perdue issued an Executive Order today removing four members of the Clayton County School Board - Michelle Strong, Louise Baines-Hunter, Yolonda Everett and Sandra Scott - who were found by State Administrative Hearing Judge Michael Malihi to have violated their duties under state law...
Aug 28, 2008

The Saxby Chambliss Report August 28

Georgians continue to express their concern about high gas prices, and they want Congress to do something about it...
Aug 28, 2008

Congressional Insight Online Brings Elections into Focus

The U.S. Congressional District Geo-demographic and Voter Data Mapping reveal the American political landscape...
Aug 28, 2008

Democrats and Independents to Rally for McCain During DNC

Calling themselves Citizens for McCain, the group is an organization within the McCain campaign who put country before political party and support the candidate for President they feel has a proven record of bipartisanship...
Aug 27, 2008

Program Offers Public Overview of Dawson County Government Operations

The very first Dawson County Citizen Academy will allow citizens to participate in a free ten-week course designed to provide an in-depth look at the diverse activities of Dawson County government...
Aug 27, 2008

Governor Perdue Releases Reorganization Plan for DHR

“Since DHR’s creation 35 years ago under Governor Jimmy Carter, our state’s growth and healthcare needs have changed dramatically,” Governor Perdue said...
Aug 27, 2008

Dawson County Work Session Agenda for August 28

Emergency operations plan, culvert and road assessments and storm water regulations on the agenda this week...
Aug 25, 2008

John McCain 2008 Launches New TV ad: "Debra"

The ad features Debra Bartoshevich, a lifelong Democrat and former Clinton delegate, explaining why she supports John McCain...
Aug 25, 2008

Community Health Systems to Host Public Meeting in Dawsonville

Former Dawson County Commissioner, Bill Saling, will help coordinate the public meetings to introduce the concept of a continuing care resort community which would merge the health care industry with the hospitality industry to provide a new approach to senior living...
Aug 25, 2008

September is National Preparedness Month

September marks the ifth Annual National Preparedness Month, and Ready Georgia is reminding Georgians that it is the perfect time to prepare for emergencies...
Aug 25, 2008

Georgians Asked to Contribute to State Transportation Strategy Via IT3 Website

Designed to help shape Georgia's transportation strategy, the website will provide regular updates of the GDOT's work, as well as the opportunity for members of the public to share information...
Aug 22, 2008

Natural Gas Educational Seminar Set for August 27

Designed specifically for natural gas customers who live in the Atlanta Gas Light Service Area, this seminar will provide in-depth information on heating assistance programs that are available to qualified customers, including programs targeting those age 60 and older...
Aug 21, 2008

Governor Perdue Urges Georgia Residents to Act Now to Prepare for Digital TV Transition

Today Governor Sonny Perdue and U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez urged consumers to prepare for the upcoming digital television transition by applying for coupons to be used toward the purchase of two digital-to-analog converter boxes...
Aug 20, 2008

YOUR Government

Dawson County has experienced tremendous growth during the past ten years. We have seen revenues steadily increase. Over the past year, however, we have witnessed many Americans lose their jobs, businesses close, and growth across our region slow. Everything from gas prices to food prices has risen dramatically in recent months. On Friday, we saw the stock market close higher and the price of oil drop. These are encouraging signs but we cannot afford to think the worst is over...
Aug 20, 2008

John Oxendine Commends John Linder on Fair Tax Stance

"I understand how difficult the struggle has been to make the Fair Tax a reality. We have both Republicans and Democrats sitting on the fence waiting for someone else to make the first move"...
Aug 19, 2008