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 Ellijay

The 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 Perdue

Dawson 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 Agenda

This 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 11

Revised storm water regulations, current zoning ordinances & subdivision regulations and amended public comment policy on Thursday's agenda...
Sep 9, 2008

Dawson County to Hold 9/11 Memorial Service

The service will be given by Rev. Chad Rogers, Chaplin for Dawson County Public Safety, in honor of the sacrifices made seven years ago...
Sep 9, 2008

Joint Statement From John McCain and Barack Obama on 9/11 Anniversary

"On Thursday, we will put aside politics and come together to renew that unity, to honor the memory of each and every American who died, and to grieve with the families and friends who lost loved ones."...
Sep 6, 2008

'BULLI Pulpit’ Opens as Brenau Group Hosts Public Forum for Political Candidates

Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute will sponsor an open-to-the-public political forum Saturday, Sept. 13, featuring Democratic and Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, north Georgia posts in the U.S. House of Representatives, and candidates for the Georgia General Assembly...
Sep 6, 2008

What They're Saying About McCain's Address to RNC

The McCain camp shares several sound bites from various media sources, including the New York Post, the Boston Globe, the New York Times, Fox News, CNN and others...
Sep 5, 2008

Dawson County Democrats Meeting Set for September 25

The first annual Betty T. Turner award will be presented at this month's. This 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 to the Democratic Party...
Sep 5, 2008

Dawson County Announces GOAL – A Girl’s Journey of Growth

GOAL, a nationally recognized program designed to “promote self-esteem, self awareness and respect for individual differences in girls and young women, resulting in an enhanced capacity for leadership,” is the result of newly formed partnerships within the Dawson County community...
Sep 5, 2008