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When the phone rang, I knew who was on the other end: Skeeter Skates, owner of Skeeter's Tree Stump Removal and Plow Repair in Greater Metropolitan Pooler. I can't tell you exactly why but the phone always sounds more urgent when Skeeter calls.
One thing about Skeeter Skates. He gets right to the point. Niceties aren't his style.
April 03, 2013
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By Dick Yarbrough
For the Dawson Community News
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Opinion: Letters/Columns
The football field at Veterans Memorial Park looked like it had been the victim of an Easter shower this weekend as Dawson County residents brought their children to gather chocolate prizes.
Sponsored by Dawson County Parks and Recreation, K.A.R.E. for Kids and the church @ War Hill, the 27th annual Easter egg hunt at the park drew a large crowd to hunt eggs, take train rides and get their faces painted. There also was a burger-eating contest.
April 03, 2013
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LOCAL
Dawsonville's Chase Elliott will make his national debut Saturday in NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia.
The 1:30 p.m. race will be televised on Fox Sports and shown on the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame's 24-foot projection screen.
April 03, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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LOCAL
Despite having been with New Bethel Baptist Church for only four years, Pastor Bobby Whitmire is continuing a tradition that has spanned more than 30.
Whitmire and two church members, Michael Densmore, a deacon, and Yancy Savage, stood on platforms affixed to wooden crosses in front of the church March 29, off of Hwy. 136 East.
April 03, 2013
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By David Renner
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LOCAL
A College Park woman faces a litany of charges in connection with more than $13,000 in fraudulent credit card charges.
Shiakieta Chantell McCoy, 26, is being held without bond at the Dawson County Detention Center.
April 03, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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CRIME/COURTS
The proposed digital sign for the city's municipal complex will become a reality following Monday night's regular Dawsonville City Council meeting.
The April 1 meeting saw both a variance and guideline proposal on the agenda. In order for the sign to become a reality, both of these would have to be approved by the city council.
April 03, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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Government
I stood on an oil rig miles off the coast of Africa as the final pipe joints were pulled from a just completed well. The mood was somber because we had not found oil. The following week I sat in an uncomfortable meeting where our corporate vice president declared my efforts had resulted in the driest well in years.
Back in my office overlooking the beautiful San Francisco hills I pondered what to do next with the project.
April 03, 2013
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By Charlie Auvermann
For the Dawson Community News
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Opinion: Letters/Columns
There was an unspoken law at my house growing up for every stray critter that managed to find its way in our yard. Once my uncle Bobby named it, it was ours. If the animal made it to day two without Bobby sticking some name on it, we were safe according to Granny.
Of course, no animal made it beyond a few hours, let alone two days.
April 03, 2013
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By Sudie Crouch
For the Dawson Community News
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Lifestyle Columnists
Dawson County 4-H Club, All Animals Veterinary Hospital and Dawsonville Veterinary Hospital will be hosting an annual rabies clinic on April 13. It will be held at several locations throughout Dawson County.
Because of strict vaccination laws, rabies outbreaks have become much less prevalent since vaccination programs began in the 1940s.
April 03, 2013
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By Clark MacAllister
For the Dawson Community News
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Lifestyle Columnists
Health care offerings continue to improve in Dawson County with the opening of Northeast Georgia Health System's Medical Plaza 400.
"We are thrilled to be extending our services in this market and excited about the opening of our new Medical Plaza 400 and all of the services," said Carol Burrell, president and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System.
April 03, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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BUSINESS
A month after Dawsonville Mayor James Grogan announced the city had interest in developing a regional reservoir with Georgia Reservoir Co., a Lumpkin County resident floated what she contends is a better plan.
Speaking on behalf of the Etowah Hills Corporation, Rebecca Reeves Carter urged the council Monday night to consider an alternative to Georgia Reservoir Co.'s proposed Calhoun Creek Regional Reservoir.
April 03, 2013
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Michele
Hester
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Government
Athletes from both Dawson and Lumpkin counties will gather next week at Riverview Middle School to compete in this year's Special Olympics.
The games will be held for the first time at the school from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 10 at the middle school.
April 03, 2013
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Education
The Lakeview Center was a sea of army green as Dawson County High School JROTC cadets gathered in formal dress for the third annual JROTC Military Ball.
The March 23 event saw a turnout of more than 150 people, including cadets, students, parents and faculty.
April 03, 2013
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By David Renner
drenner@dawsonnews.com
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Education
The Dawson County High School tennis team's season is in full swing.
The boys and girls teams have improved each week this season in preparation for the Region 7-AAA tournament in mid-April.
April 02, 2013
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Pam
Jacobs
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High School
When he began coaching basketball, Dawson County's Steve Sweat never imagined that he would be coaching a girls' team, much less guiding them to a state championship game. Sweat started out coaching a boys basketball program, but when he changed schools to work closer to home, the only position available was as an assistant coach to the girls basketball team. So, he took the job and immediately began contemplating how he was going to change ...
April 02, 2013
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By Kelsey Williamson
DCN regional staff
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High School
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