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Dawson County News
Langford Urges Community to Conserve Green Space for Future Generations
The Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia annual meeting keynote speaker, Jim Langford, gave an inspiring talk about the importance of conserving green space, also pointing out that funding for green space is often at odds with infrastructure expenditures such as sewage, schools and roads...
Sep 17, 2008
Fatal Shooting in Big Canoe Result of Argument
Verbal disagreement turns physical, and then deadly in Big Canoe...
Sep 17, 2008
Langford Urges Community to Conserve Green Space for Future Generations
This year’s keynote speaker, Jim Langford, gave an inspiring talk about the importance of conserving green space...
Sep 16, 2008
Georgia DOT Continues to Make Mowing a Safety Priority
By 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 Woman's Club Hosts Countywide Garage SALE-abration
If gas prices have put a damper on your shopping sprees, mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27, and plan to find fantastic bargains at the second annual Countywide Garage SALE-abration at the Rock Creek Sports Complex...
Sep 15, 2008
Dawson County Democrats Present Betty T. Turner Award at Upcoming Meeting
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...
Sep 15, 2008
Newstalk 1160 'The Talk of the Town' Announces Three Additions to Lineup: Laura Ingraham, Bill O'Reilly, Dennis Miller
Smart, funny, and ahead of the curve in politics and the culture, Laura Ingraham takes listeners on a wild ride through the colliding worlds of politics, the news media, and Hollywood...
Sep 15, 2008
Governor Perdue Signs Executive Order Activating Georgia’s Price Gouging Statute
Governor 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
Ten Free Atlanta Attractions
In between stressing over your mortgage payment, gas bills, and long commutes, keep money in your wallet by exploring all the free attractions Atlanta has to offer. From tours, art, wine, and more, you can say, “The best things in life are free” and truly mean it...
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
Ovarian Cancer Institute Hosts Fall Jamboree Fundraiser
Highlights of the outdoor family event include delicious food and drink, performances by My Friend Ian’s Band, musical entertainment by Unforgiven, and kicking demonstrations by Georgia Force Arena Football kicker, Carlos Martinez...
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
