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- Tuesday, June 18, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - LOCAL
Former Dawson County Chief Magistrate dies
Funeral services for the man that served Dawson County for over 40 years as justice of the peace and chief magistrate judge will be Friday at Bearden's Funeral Home.
State cuts won’t sink reservoir
Etowah Water and Sewer Authority General Manager Brooke Anderson had planned this week to apply for a share of $40 million in state grants to build reservoirs in Georgia.
‘Gold Mine Classic’ football game set
Dawson County will renew an age-old rivalry this Friday when the team plays host to neighboring Lumpkin County in what will be called "The Gold Mine Classic."
Park event educates public on available social services
More than 40 agencies have partnered to give residents a broad look at social services available in and around Dawson County.
Lion’s Club’s vice district governor schedules visit
The Vice District Governor of District 18-D, Grace Clower, will be making her official visit to the Dawsonville Lions Club at its regular meeting Sept. 8.
Veterans Day plans in works
Dawson County and the city of Dawsonville will host the Fourth Annual Veterans Day celebration Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Group commemorates Women’s Equality Day
The cover of the October 1920 issue of McCall's magazine featured photographs of Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone and seven other courageous suffragists, dubbed "Dangerous Women" by the magazine's headline.
Lions Club to host golf tournament
The Dawsonville Lions Club will host its 13th annual John Gardner Memorial, Lions Charity Golf Tournament at Chestatee Golf Club, Sept. 10.
Natural gas seminar set for Aug. 27
An educational seminar for natural gas customers will be held Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 1-3 p.m. at the Dawson County Extension Office, 298 Academy Avenue, Suite 100 (Dawson County Agricultural Center) in Dawsonville.
Author Anne Amerson to speak on Aug. 26
After years of researching, absorbing and sharing the history and heritage of her homeland, Dahlonega's Anne Dismukes Amerson has at last published her first novel.
Guardsman: Georgians prepared in fight
As the clash between Russian and Georgian soldiers continues half a world away, a Dawsonville member of the Georgia National Guard said he is concerned for the Georgian soldiers he got to know last month during three weeks of military exercises in their country.
Steepled in tradition
Since Aug. 21, 1833, generations of souls have been saved at Liberty Baptist Church.
Staying young at heart
They may not be spring chickens, but they are definitely young at heart.
Sales of toy-like lighters may end
A Dawson County emergency services official is leading the charge in asking the county to ban the sale of toy-like novelty lighters.
Lakewood Speedway reunion a success
Dawson County's Georgia Racing Hall of Fame hosted the inaugural Lakewood Speedway Reunion Saturday.
Articles by Section - LOCAL
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.
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.
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