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- Monday, May 20, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Author - Michele Hester
Men face rape, drug charges
Two construction workers remained in custody Tuesday, four days after they were arrested for an alleged sexual assault at a local motel.
Drug court recognizes graduates
More than three years have passed since Jeremy Adams had his first run-in with Dawson County Sheriff's Deputy Jennifer Wright.
Storeowner ordered to remove pipes
Pipes commonly used to smoke illegal drugs are no longer available at convenience stores in Dawson County after the lone holdout agreed to go along with a local effort to ban the items.
Group kicks off ‘Shop Local’ initiative
A local group hopes a new initiative will encourage the community to shop in Dawson County this holiday season.
Tree lighting ceremony set for Friday night
The city of Dawsonville will kick off the holiday season at 6 p.m. Nov. 28, with its annual tree lighting spectacle.
Smoke detectors can save lives
Dozens of Dawson County residents had a surprise visitor at their front doors last week as Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John Oxendine joined local emergency personnel to install free smoke detectors in area homes.
Commissioners sign fire station agreement
Dawson and Pickens counties have partnered to make the residents on Burnt Mountain safer with the creating of a joint fire station.
Interest in park peaks
The proposed Atlanta Motorsports Park received glowing endorsements from several big names in the speed industry Saturday morning.
Ordinance on noise considered
The Dawson County commission is considering an ordinance that would limit excessive noise.
Charity basketball game to benefit local officer
When a resident's in need, deputies with the Dawson County Sheriff's Office are ready to act.
Protest targets pipe sales
Doug Nadin has been clean for more than two years.
City continuing sidewalk project
Everyday, around 3 p.m., dozens of children from elementary to high school choose to bypass the bus rides and walk home from school.
Protesters want convenience store to pipe down
Doug Nadin has been clean for over two years.
Dawson County, state of Georgia still voting ‘Red’
Running on a platform of change, Barack Obama broke through barriers to become the nation's first African American president last Tuesday with an early win over Arizona Senator John McCain.
Advocacy center receives present from local women’s organization
Dawson County Sheriff Billy Carlisle has worked for years to create a local victim's advocacy center.
Articles By Author - Michele Hester
Man charged in attempted arson
A Dawsonville man was arrested Monday morning after he reportedly attempted to set fire to his home on Duck Thurmond Road last week.
County mulls land swap for soccer fields
County commissioners are weighing the option of swapping a 50-acre tract of land in exchange for 33 acres engineers say would be more conducive to developing additional soccer fields near Rock Creek Park.
Junior police academy accepting applications
Spaces are quickly filling for Dawson County Sheriff Billy Carlisle's annual junior law enforcement academy.
Fifth-graders graduate as C.H.A.M.P.S.
Fifth graders from across the county graduated as C.H.A.M.P.S. during a ceremony and celebration May 6 at Dawson County Middle School.
Tax official resigns after drug arrest
Dawson County's chief tax appraiser has resigned following his arrest last week on misdemeanor drug charges.
Man killed crossing Hwy. 53 on 4-wheeler
A 73-year-old Guyton man was killed Tuesday afternoon when he attempted to cross Hwy. 53 on a 4-wheeler and was hit by an oncoming pick-up truck near Perimeter Road in Dawsonville.
Chief tax appraiser facing drug charges
Dawson County's Chief Tax Appraiser was arrested at his office Tuesday afternoon on misdemeanor drug charges.
Revitalization plans aired during meeting
Conceptual plans to revitalize downtown Dawsonville were released during a town hall meeting last week.
BOC approves communication upgrades
The county's emergency communication capabilities will be improved following votes by commissioners last week to fund system upgrades.
BOC approves communication upgrades
The county's emergency communication capabilities will be improved following votes by commissioners last week to fund system upgrades.
Commissioners take no action against bar
County commissioners last week opted against taking action in the case of a local restaurant owner who initially filed sales tax reports showing Lorena's Food and Spirits sold more alcohol than food in 2012.
Tickets available for leadership simulcast
Tickets are still available for a national leadership development seminar that will be simulcast locally.
City to discuss water service
City council members on Monday said they want to renegotiate a longstanding agreement with Etowah Water and Sewer Authority involving service delivery in outlying areas of Dawsonville.
Officials concerned with changes
A move to take certified rangers out of state parks has drawn concern from local officials.
Hilton gets life for murders of N.C. couple
Convicted serial killer Gary Michael Hilton received four more life sentences last week for the kidnapping and slaying of an elderly couple in North Carolina.
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