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- Wednesday, June 19, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - LOCAL
Land gift advances college
More steps have been taken to finalize a pending land deal between Lanier Tech and the Dawson County Board of Education.
Fall mazes are corny, yes — but also fun
Corn mazes now are competing with fall festivals, leaf watching and pumpkin shopping as major attractions for Northeast Georgia tourists.
Soldier returning from Iraq
Wendy Sfier describes her oldest son, Joshua, as someone who would give up the shirt off his back.
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.
Drug court helps one man smile
Until just a few weeks ago James Raines didn't smile.
Local 9/11 ceremony planned
Tim Satterfield remembers his exact whereabouts Sept. 11, 2001, when he learned terrorists had crashed two planes into the World Trade Center in New York and one in Pennsylvania.
Schools take part in study
Dawson County Schools will participate in a statewide field study to test new methods of teacher evaluation.
Commission chairman is named to executive board
Dawson County's representation at the state level increased last week with Mike Berg's executive appointment to the governor's Public Defender Standards Council.
Community picnic set for Tuesday
The time has come for the Dawson County annual community picnic, one of the largest community events for the past 12 years.
State mandated budget cuts include retired judges
John Girardeau officially retired from his job as chief judge of Hall County Superior Court in 2005, but in truth it was only a semi-retirement.
Local farmers upgrade poultry houses, receive USDA energy grants
Two area farmers learned last month they will receive a portion of $1.3 million in grants from the United States Department of Agriculture for energy efficiency on their farms.
War Hill Boat Ramp re-opens
The War Hill Boat Ramp reopened last week, after being closed down for a month because of the lake's low water level.
Articles by Section - LOCAL
Horse rescued from hole
It seems the weather over the past few weeks has been rough for man and beast alike as Dawson County Emergency Services responded to the 1300 block of Hugh Stowers Road last week.
Severe weather expected this afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather warning for Thursday afternoon in north Georgia.
Teen dies in car surfing accident
A Dawson County teen and star athlete died Monday night after she fell from the hood of a moving vehicle.
Church to offer free swimming family fun
Cornerstone Christian Church along with Dawson County Parks and Recreation is offering a fun, safe way to cool down over the next two months.
‘A good cause’
Local "celebrities" say they're going to stick to their day jobs after spending Friday morning in the grueling food service industry.
Old-time moonshiner visits local distillery
After spending nearly a century in the mountains near Canton, one moonshiner is preparing his last batch in Dawsonville.
Officials urge caution after recent ATV accidents
Emergency officials are urging caution this summer in the wake of two serious all-terrain vehicle accidents, including a fatality near downtown Dawsonville last month.
Celebrity breakfast is Friday
Nearly a dozen local "celebrities" will don aprons for Dawson County Family Connection's fifth annual breakfast Friday. The event supports community efforts that benefit local children.
Republicans gather for picnic
A picnic Saturday at War Hill Park on Lake Lanier will give local voters an opportunity to meet with key lawmakers in a casual setting.
Rain storms lead to local emergency declaration
A sinkhole near Ga. 400 that nearly doubled in size after last week's torrential rain showers has led to the county declaring a need for local emergency.
Election board eyes western precinct
The Dawson County Board of Elections is in talks over the possibility of applying for a grant that could lead to moving the county's west voting precinct.
Summer program provides kids meals
For a third year, Dawson County schools and parks will be opening their doors to help feed the hungry over the summer.
Man killed by Bobcat in accident
A 60-year-old man was killed Saturday in what authorities described as a machinery accident at his shop in downtown Dawsonville.
Camp offered for arts enthusiasts
Summer is almost upon us and the first wave of camps is getting ready to begin.
Woman’s club donates furniture to county
Members of the Dawson County Woman's Club donated several wooden chairs and a table to the county earlier this month.
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