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- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Author - Michele Hester
A hero’s welcome home
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Sfeir didn't sleep last Friday night, as he waited to return home from Hawaii to Atlanta.
Poker Run benefits drug recovery efforts
A graphic and disturbing dose of reality is on display at the Dawson County Courthouse to shed light on the number of people, young and old, affected by loved one's drug and alcohol addictions.
Community picnic honors CERT volunteers
One of the largest crowds in the last eight years was in attendance last Tuesday for the county's annual community picnic at Amicalola Falls State Park.
Feeding the hungry
Most of us don't know what it's like to be hungry or to stay awake at night wondering how to come up with the money to feed our children breakfast.
United Way sets annual goal
The United Way for Dawson County announced an ambitious goal of $100,009 Friday, knowing the stress of hard economic times translates to more people needing assistance.
Child safety events set for Saturday at John Megel Chevrolet
In an effort to bring awareness to the number of children injured in car accidents, John Megel Chevrolet and Dawson County SafeKids have paired to kickoff National Child Passenger Safety Week.
Plea possible in slaying case
Prosecutors say a plea agreement could be reached as early as this week in the case against Joshua Glen Layman.
Operators receive licenses
Etowah Water and Sewer Authority announced last week that two members of its staff completed Class III certification to receive their wastewater treatment operator licenses.
Local man indicted for alleged molestation
A Dawsonville man accused of molesting a female family member was indicted last week by a Dawson County grand jury.
Soldier returning from Iraq
Wendy Sfier describes her oldest son, Joshua, as someone who would give up the shirt off his back.
United Way kickoff set for Friday
This Friday will be casual day for several local businessmen and women as they dress down and get their hands dirty for a Day of Caring.
Layman pleas to manslaughter
The Forsyth County man who was set to stand trial at the end of the month for a 2003 fatal stabbing pleaded guilty this morning to reduced charges.
Man identified in deadly shooting
Authorities are now saying the shooting death of a 44-year-old man in Big Canoe Tuesday morning is being investigated as self-defense.
Dawson County remembers 9/11
Area communities are gathering today to honor the more than 3,000 men, women and children who lost their lives seven years ago today in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
Dawsonville man killed in early morning crash
A Dawsonville man was killed early Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hwy. 53 and Hugh Stowers Rd. in Dawson County.
Articles By Author - Michele Hester
Flooding causes damage
Work crews have been out since daybreak Sunday assessing the damage and making repairs to areas across the county that felt the impact of heavy rainfall early Sunday.
Pruett promoted to lead senior center
A county native with more than two decades of local government experience has been selected to lead the Dawson County Senior Center.
Bible debate at state park rages on
A national atheist group wants to place books alongside Bibles at Georgia State Park lodge rooms and cabins.
Hall of Fame to announce 2013 inductees
A Dawsonville man is among 15 semifinalists for the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame's 2013 class of inductees.
Jr. fire academy seeks cadets
Upcoming sixth- through ninth- graders interested in learning what it takes to be a firefighter are encouraged to sign up for Dawson County Emergency Services' Junior Fire Academy.
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.
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