[ In Government & Politics ]Tax Commissioner’s Satellite Office Now Open for Auto Tag and Title ServiceThe 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...
[ In Breaking News ]Gasoline Prices Continue to RiseGasoline prices in Georgia on Sunday were 56.7 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 4.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago...
[ In Government & Politics ]Dawson County Republican Party to Meet on Feb. 24This 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...
[ In Government & Politics ]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"...
[ In Government & Politics ]Severe Weather Awareness Week Designed to Prepare Families for StormsDawson 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...
[ In Breaking News ]Krystal To Open First Restaurant In Dawsonville On February 3A free year’s supply of Krystal hamburgers will be given away to the first 50 Customers in line at at the Krystal opening. Don't be late!...
[ In Government & Politics ]Dawson County Emergency Services Attends Firefighters Recognition DaySponsored 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...
[ In Government & Politics ]Application Deadline for Property Tax ExemptionsDawson County residents are asked to visit the Tax Assessor’s office to apply for an exemption or to check for eligibility...
[ In Government & Politics ]Dawson County Expands Communications to Include Email UpdatesFacebook is another communications tool that Dawson County is using to stay in touch with Dawson County residents and keep them informed...
[ In Government & Politics ]Pearson Honored by Dawson County Board of CommissionersSen. 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...
[ In Government & Politics ]Dawson County Republican Party Set for January 27Guest speakers will be Cecil Bennett, Dawson County School Board Member, and Justin Tomczak, Candidate for First Vice-Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party...
[ In Government & Politics ]Taking the Reigns of Senate District 51My 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...
[ In Government & Politics ]Valentine Vows at the Historic Dawson County CourthouseThe Dawson County Magistrate Court will celebrate Valentine’s Day again with free marriage and vow renewal ceremonies at the oldest working courthouse in Georgia...
[ In Government & Politics ]CERT Meeting Set for February 1The 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...
[ In Breaking News ]Brenau Cancels All Friday ClassesBrenau University has canceled all Friday classes in Gainesville, but employees have been asked to report at 10 a.m. Friday...
[ In Breaking News ]Classes Cancelled at Brenau for ThursdayClasses are canceled, but the performance by Mark Twain impersonator Dave Ehlert scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday in Gainesville at Thurmond-McRae Lecture Hall on the Brenau University campus will go on as scheduled...
[ In Breaking News ]Brenau Closed on WednesdayClasses on Brenau´s Gainesville, Norcross, Fairburn and Augusta campuses have been canceled for Wednesday, January 12, due to continuing hazardous winter weather conditions...
[ In Breaking News ]Dawson County Government Offices ClosedDAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND COURTHOUSE ARE CLOSED TUESDAY, JANUARY 11...
[ In Schools ]Brenau's North Georgia Campuses Closed on TuesdayCampus will be closed and all classes canceled on Tuesday, Jan. 11, due to anticipated hazardous conditions caused by winter weather...
[ In Breaking News ]Senator Gooch Appointed Deputy WhipSen. 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...