Mayor mulls run against Gov. DealDavid Pennington, the mayor of Dalton, is making noises about challenging incumbent Gov. Nathan Deal in the 2014 Republican primary. Say what?
May 15, 2013
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By Dick Yarbrough
For the Dawson Community News
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Opinion: Letters/Columns
City seeks funding for reservoirThe city of Dawsonville has taken another step toward making the Calhoun Creek reservoir a reality.
May 15, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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Government
Middle school teams mergingIn what is being billed as both a cost-saving and competitive measure, Dawson County and Riverview middle schools will combine their football, softball and wrestling programs, as well as their football cheerleading squads.
May 15, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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Middle School
Marvin James BennettMarvin James Bennett, 77, of Marble Hill, died May 11, 2013.
May 15, 2013
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OBITUARIES
Taking the plungeDAWSONVILLE - About 100 Rangers in training from Camp Frank D. Merrill in Dahlonega parachuted into Lake Lanier at War Hill Park near Dawsonville last week.
May 15, 2013
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By Emma Witman
DCN regional staff
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LOCAL
Man charged in attempted arsonA Dawsonville man was arrested Monday morning after he reportedly attempted to set fire to his home on Duck Thurmond Road last week.
May 15, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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CRIME/COURTS
Evelyn Cowart LittleEvelyn Cowart Little, 83, of Cumming, died May 10, 2013.
May 15, 2013
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OBITUARIES
Larry William PriceLarry William Price, 71, of Cumming, died May 6, 2013.
May 15, 2013
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OBITUARIES
Session has endedThe legislative session has ended, and Gov. Nathan Deal has now either signed or vetoed every bill that passed the General Assembly.
May 15, 2013
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By Kevin Tanner
For the Dawson Community News
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Opinion: Letters/Columns
Thomas Charles NorrellThomas Charles Norrell, 70, of Talking Rock, died May 8, 2013.
May 15, 2013
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OBITUARIES
County mulls land swap for soccer fieldsCounty 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.
May 15, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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Government
Tentative ’14 budget approvedThe Dawson County Board of Education on Monday approved a tentative $32.3 million budget for fiscal year 2014, which represents a drop of about $3 million from 2013.
May 15, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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Education
Junior police academy accepting applicationsSpaces are quickly filling for Dawson County Sheriff Billy Carlisle's annual junior law enforcement academy.
May 15, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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Education
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Archive site resultsLadies remain undefeatedThe fourth-ranked, Class AAA, Lady Tiger soccer team is currently 7-0 on the season after defeating three teams in Jekyll Island over the weekend. Head coach Jed Lacey's team dominated Cedar Shoals, Aquinas and Richmond Academy.
March 19, 2013
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High School
Boys take tourneyThe Dawson County boys soccer team traveled to Jekyll Island over the weekend and proved why it is ranked No. 4 in Class AAA. The Tigers didn't give up a goal as the team defeated Cedar Shoals, 3-0, Brunswick, 5-0 and Richmond Academy, 6-0, at the Tournament of Champions event.
March 19, 2013
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Pam
Jacobs
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High School
On the right trackThe Dawson County track team picked up two huge wins last week with a tri-match against Forsyth Central and Fannin County in Dawsonville. The Lady Tigers scored 101 points to capture first place. Central tallied 35 points and Fannin scored 25 points.
March 19, 2013
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Pam
Jacobs
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High School
Eagles roll over Clear CreekThe Riverview Middle School Lady Eagle soccer team defeated Clear Creek Middle 9-0 last week. The Lady Eagles scored just 14 second into the game to take the quick 1-0 lead.
March 19, 2013
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Pam
Jacobs
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Middle School
Middle school girls are 7-0Coach Jessi Crane's Dawson County Middle School soccer team remains perfect with a 7-0 record following a thrashing of Pickens County Middle on Thursday. The Lady Tigers defeated Pickens by a score of 8-0.
March 19, 2013
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Pam
Jacobs
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Middle School
Tiger receives ‘Blue Collar’ awardDawson County High School football player Zack Martin was one of 10 players in the state of Georgia to receive the NAPA Auto Parts/Larry Csonka "Blue Collar Player of the Year" award. The award, which was presented March 19 in Macon, is given to "hard-working" players that, according to NFL Hall of Famer Larry Csonka in a released statement, "show up for work every day and never complain, unsung heroes who spend little time in ...
March 19, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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High School
Dawson man killed in Forsyth County wreck
March 13, 2013
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By Alyssa LaRenzie
DCN regional staff
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LOCAL
Art showcases kids of all agesWith last week being proclaimed Exceptional Children's Week by Mayor James Grogan, Dawson County schools have gathered work from several young artists across the county to showcase their skills. The March 8 show, which was held at the Dawson County Library, displayed art and writing from special needs students ranging from elementary, middle and high school levels.
March 13, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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Education
Mike WithersSgt. 1st Class Mike Withers, U.S. Army retired, 54, of Dawsonville, died March 7, 2013. Born Sept. 4, 1958, in Monticello, Ariz., Mr. Withers had been a resident of Dawsonville for the past 13 years.
March 13, 2013
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Lannie D. VickersLannie D. Vickers, 60, of Winder, died March 8, 2013. Born Dec. 7, 1952, in Atlanta, to the late Roy and Wilma Sheriff Vickers, he lived most of his life in Gwinnett County before moving to Winder six years ago.
March 13, 2013
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Kenneth Webster ‘Kenny’ Stewart IIIKenneth Webster "Kenny" Stewart III, 12, of Dawsonville, died March 11, 2013. Born Dec. 7, 2000, Kenny was a native of Forsyth County, but had lived in Dawson County since 2008.
March 13, 2013
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OBITUARIES
Mary Frances RainwaterMary Frances Rainwater, 83, of Dawsonville, died March 9, 2013. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Moore, Belita Piper, Barbara Whetstone; sons, Bruce Rainwater, Gary Rainwater, Tony Rainwater; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Bill Moulder; various other relatives also survive.
March 13, 2013
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OBITUARIES
Sandy Bascome FordSandy Bascome Ford, 57, of Dawsonville, died March 9, 2013. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who loved to hunt and be outdoors.
March 13, 2013
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OBITUARIES
Alesia ‘Lisa’ BlantonAlesia "Lisa" Blanton, 52, of Dawsonville, died March 6, 2013. Born Nov. 20, 1960, she was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. A homemaker at her death, Lisa was formerly employed at the Dawsonville Pool Room.
March 13, 2013
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Lesia Elaine BennettLesia Elaine Bennett, 43, of Cumming, died March 7, 2013. Lesia was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County and was employed by the Forsyth County School System and worked at Kelly Mill Elementary School.
March 13, 2013
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