Dawson Times - Dawson County News

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

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:37:51 UT

"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."...

Brenau Opera Center Inaugurates Fourth Season

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:02:11 UT

American tenor Robert Breault will appear in Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium in a recital on Monday, Oct. 13, inaugurating the fourth season of performances presented by Brenau’s International Opera Center...

Multi-Tasking Women: Never Too Busy to Vote

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:05:13 UT

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!...

AccuWeather.com Launches Weather Applications for Twitter and Tumblr Users

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:18:54 UT

The initial launch of the Twitter and Tumblr applications provide regular updates for more than 50 U.S. and global locations, delivered to users via Twitter updates (tweets) or Tumblelogs. Twitter updates will include 24-hour forecasts...

Senior Community Lunch and Movie Set for October 17

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:16:50 UT

The movie, Facing the Giants will be shown at 10:00 a.m. A lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs and all the trimmings will follow...

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

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:54:20 UT

"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"...

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

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:58:13 UT

"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..."

Cassondra Cassie Key

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:01:12 UT

Cassondra Cassie Key, 19, of Dawsonville died October 4, 2008...

State Senators Begin Preparations for 09 Legislative Session Budget Discussions

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:09:30 UT

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...

Robert O. “Bob” Burnett

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:00:24 UT

Robert O. “Bob” Burnett, 86, of Dawsonville died Sunday October 5, 2008 at his residence following an extended illness...

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

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:22:09 UT

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...

William Robert Childs

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:02:51 UT

Mr. William Robert Childs, age 88 of Cumming formerly of Lowndes County, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Northside-Forsyth Hospital in Cumming, Georgia...

North Georgia College and State University Announces October Arts Events

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:54:10 UT

'Bolivia' and 'Mostly Martha' are two of the international films to be shown this month, along with performances by The David Brothers Band and Patriot Choir and Le Belle Voci...

Dawson County Parks and Recreation Hosts National CYSA Academy

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:43:00 UT

Kristi Creegan, Dawson County Parks and Recreation Athletic Director, and Marshelle Savage, Athletic Assistant, participated in the three-day Academy for Youth Sports Administrators training event...

'I Love This School' Tour Reaches Out to Elementary Schools

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:16:56 UT

An interactive concert event specifically for elementary schools, promoting positive energy with a positive message, the 'musical show' includes songs like I Love This School, Keep Your Hands to Yourself, Bullies Ain't Nice, Reading Rocks! and Teachers Rule the School...