'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

Upcoming Events at Robinson Elementary

The school's Punt, Pass and Kick Competition happens on September 12...
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

11Alive, MyAtlTV and Comcast Make Falcons Tickets Available to Community Volunteers

As one of the recipients of the tickets purchased by WXIA-TV, WATL-TV and Comcast, the Metro Atlanta Red Cross is distributing these opener game day tickets to evacuees of Hurricane Gustav who remain in Atlanta and to the volunteers who worked tirelessly in support of the evacuation effort...
Sep 5, 2008

News from Your Dawson County Chamber of Commerce

Dawson County's 12th Annual Community Picnic, set for September 16 at Amicalola Falls State Park, will feature free food, entertainment, hayrides and special honors...
Sep 4, 2008

Dawson County Board of Commissioners Regular Session Agenda for September 4

Award Presentation to Firemedics Andy Scott and Frankie Everhart, proposed changes regarding height limitations, and novelty or toy like lighters ordinance on Thursday's agenda...
Sep 3, 2008

Dawson County Emergency Management Urges Citizens to Prepare Now for Emergencies

Dawson County Emergency Management Director Billy Thurmond, in the first of a three-part series, asks individuals, families, businesses and communities to take this opportunity to prepare for emergencies...
Sep 2, 2008

War Hill Boat Ramp Re-opens

According to Lisa Henson with Dawson County Parks and Recreation, recent rains have caused lake levels to rise enabling the county to reopen the ramp...
Sep 2, 2008

Train of Tropical Trouble Stirring in Atlantic

Gustav's still not finished, and AccuWeather.com reports that Hanna, Ike and Josephine are developing in the Atlantic...
Sep 2, 2008

Home Energy Relief – Just One Portion of a Comprehensive Energy Strategy

Georgia’s consumers possess the best and most effective control over the impact of high home heating prices during cold winters. Consumers have the ability to request and should review educational materials regarding assistance programs, billing options, and energy efficiency and conservation programs...
Aug 30, 2008

McCain Selects Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as Vice Presidential Running Mate

Governor Palin is a tough executive who has demonstrated during her time in office that she is ready to be president. She has brought Republicans and Democrats together within her Administration...
Aug 29, 2008

Pelosi’s Abortion Statements 'a Scandal' Says EWTN Program Host

In her interview on Meet the Press on Sunday, Nancy Pelosi told Tom Brokow that “as an ardent, practicing Catholic” who has studied the issue of when life begins for “a long time,” she could say that the Church fathers, especially St. Augustine, were not sure of when life begins...
Aug 29, 2008

Cagle Launches Waste-cutting Campaign

"Cutting millions in state spending is never an easy process. We must continue to provide such critical services as transportation, education, and law enforcement. This means it is essential that we find specific ways to do more for less with taxpayer dollars."...
Aug 29, 2008