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As a supporter of right to life, I joined several of my fellow senators this week in announcing the introduction of a bill to ensure the protection of human life. Senate Resolution 153 is a human life amendment that defines a person as “irrespective of age, race, sex, health, function, or condition of dependency, including unborn children at every state of their biological development...
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Tax Commissioner’s Satellite Office Now Open for Auto Tag and Title Service
The satellite office is located at 145 Liberty Drive, Dawsonville, GA in the Fire Station #2 complex just east of Tractor Supply Company off Hwy 53 East...
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Dawson County Republican Party to Meet on Feb. 24
This month's speakers include Will Wade, Chairman of the Dawson County Board of Education, and Doug Grammer, Candidate for First Vice-Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party...
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Senator Gooch Co-Sponsors “Taxpayer Protection Act”
“Senator Gooch understands that we owe it to the taxpayers to put a limit on how much government can spend. I truly appreciate his leadership on this important issue"...
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Severe Weather Awareness Week Designed to Prepare Families for Storms
Dawson County EMA Director Billy Thurmond is encouraging families to learn emergency preparedness and response procedures for all types of severe weather events. During Severe Weather Awareness Week, every day will focus on a different emergency topic that families can plan for...
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Dawson County Emergency Services Attends Firefighters Recognition Day
Sponsored by the Georgia State Firefighters Association, guest speakers at the event included Gov. Nathan Deal, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, House Speaker David Ralston, and Attorney General Sam Olens among others...
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Application Deadline for Property Tax Exemptions
Dawson County residents are asked to visit the Tax Assessor’s office to apply for an exemption or to check for eligibility...
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Dawson County Expands Communications to Include Email Updates
Facebook is another communications tool that Dawson County is using to stay in touch with Dawson County residents and keep them informed...
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Pearson Honored by Dawson County Board of Commissioners
Sen. Chip Pearson was acknowledged for over 20 years of public service to the citizens of Dawson County and the State of Georgia in which he has served for the betterment of the community...
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Dawson County Republican Party Set for January 27
Guest speakers will be Cecil Bennett, Dawson County School Board Member, and Justin Tomczak, Candidate for First Vice-Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party...
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Taking the Reigns of Senate District 51
My predecessor, Chip Pearson, served this area for six years as a true statesman. He grew awareness across the state of everything our district has to offer, which has helped bring countless opportunities to local residents. I thank him for his tireless service...
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Valentine Vows at the Historic Dawson County Courthouse
The Dawson County Magistrate Court will celebrate Valentine’s Day again with free marriage and vow renewal ceremonies at the oldest working courthouse in Georgia...
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CERT Meeting Set for February 1
The topic for the evening is Pet Care for Urgent Situations and the best approach to a strange pet when the team is activated for an emergency in Dawson County...
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Dawson County Government Offices Closed
DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND COURTHOUSE ARE CLOSED TUESDAY, JANUARY 11...
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Senator Gooch Appointed Deputy Whip
Sen. Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega) was sworn in today as Senator for the 51st Senate District. He was also appointed as a Deputy Whip by Sen. Cecil Staton (R-Macon), who serves the Senate as Majority Whip...
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Thank You
It has truly been an honor and privilege to serve you. Throughout this journey, my wife and children have been an incredible support system...
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Dawson County Holds Employee Health Fair
The event coordinated by HR Specialist Andrea Disharoon offered blood screening, vision testing, DTaP vaccinations, flu shots and numerous other health checks...
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County Government Offices Closed
DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND COURTHOUSE ARE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2011 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER...
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Many Accomplishments for Emergency Services in 2010
More than 100 people were trained in fire extinguisher classes while over 250 people learned CPR. Numerous classes were conducted at college, high school, and middle school level including the week-long second annual Jr. Fire Academy...
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Christmas Tree Recycling Available at Two Locations
Bring One for the Chipper, the state’s annual Christmas tree recycling program, invites all Dawson residents to bring their undecorated Christmas trees to the Dawsonville Home Depot drop-off site...
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Dawson County Emergency Services Encourages Firework Safety for New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Sparklers, considered by many as “safe,” burn at very high temperatures, can easily ignite clothing, and stay hot long after burning out. They are as dangerous as matches or lighters to children. Be sure to collect all burned out sparkler wires for disposal...
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