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- Tuesday, June 18, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - LOCAL
Food distribution is set for Saturday
The Georgia Mountain Food Bank will hold a USDA Mass Food Distribution from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the parking lot of Hollis Transport in Flowery Branch.
‘Soldier Boy’ continues battle against cancer
Eight-year old Kenneth Stewart III has become a local celebrity in the community, and has recently picked up the nick-name of "Soldier Boy of Dawsonville."
Swine Flu confirmed in Dawson County
State health officials confirmed the first case of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus in Dawson County Wednesday afternoon. According to Dr. Larry Anderson, chairman of the Dawson County ...
‘Fill the Boot’ drive set for this weekend
Personnel from Dawson County Emergency Services will be heading to the streets Aug. 27-29 as they team up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association to "fill the boot."
Attorney to chair committee
Local attorney Clint Bearden was appointed last week to chair the Legislative Affairs Committee for Georgia's 9th District Republican Party.
That dog’ll hunt
A year after he went raccoon hunting for the first time, a 13-year-old Dawson County boy is winning state awards for his new hobby.
Club moves forward
An information-gathering meeting last Thursday brought together almost two dozen volunteers interested in forming an Optimist Club in Dawson County.
Eating breakfast, solving problems
They talk about politics, the weather, their families and anything else that comes to mind.
Property tax seminar planned Saturday
An educational seminar on understanding property taxes is planned for Saturday morning at the Appalachian Community Bank Conference Center in downtown Dawsonville.
‘Road to Recovery’ provides transportation
Cancer patients receiving treatment at a nearby hospital or medical facility will soon have access to free transportation to and from their treatment site, with the help of efforts towards establishing an initiative of a national program in Dawson County, known as Road to Recovery.
Blaze destroys two-story cabin
Officials say lightning may be to blame for a fire Thursday that destroyed a log cabin in western Dawson County.
Facility combines two agencies
The more than 400 Hall and Dawson county children suspected as victims of physical or sexual abuse this year can now undergo medical evaluations in a welcoming new building accented with flowers and toys.
Optimist Club brings ‘out the best in kids’
Optimists Clubs are known throughout the world for "Bringing Out the Best in Kids."
Missing Dawsonville child found by rescuers
About 200 rescuers spent hours this weekend searching for a Dawsonville child who, when found, had strayed maybe 200 or 300 yards from the family camp site.
DNR assists bear in a pickle jar
A bear with a plastic pickle bucket on his head had been wandering the area since early June but was recently caught, "de-bucketed" and released again by Department of Natural Resources officials.
Articles by Section - LOCAL
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.
Memorial Day service Monday
A service Monday at Veterans Memorial Park will honor local military men and women who served their country honorably.
Taking the plunge
DAWSONVILLE - About 100 Rangers in training from Camp Frank D. Merrill in Dahlonega parachuted into Lake Lanier at War Hill Park near Dawsonville last week.
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.
Amnesty offered for old tires
In an effort to decrease the number of scrap tires in the area, Keep Dawson County Beautiful is offering Dawson County residents a Tire Amnesty Day from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Dawson County Transfer Station, located at 946 Burt Creek Road.
Battle for reservoir continues
After a back-and-forth round of presentations vying over plans for a reservoir for Dawsonville, two sides have made their case before the city council in open meetings.
Officials concerned with changes
A move to take certified rangers out of state parks has drawn concern from local officials.
Art in the Garden is this weekend
The Dawson County Art Council's 12th annual Art in the Garden event is this weekend and, according to Bowen Center for the Arts Executive Director Marcia Chelf, it's going to be a lot of fun for everyone.
‘A big celebration’
Shirley Hawkins has a long list of reasons to support Relay for Life.
Bluegrass concert aids in recovery program
There will be an evening of picking and grinning Saturday night when local bluegrass and gospel entertainers Little Mountain perform live at New Life Church.
Clinic moving to new location
After years of occupying the basement of Grace Presbyterian Church, the Good Shephard Clinic is moving to a new home.
Movie warns teens of Internet predators
Parents who screened a movie Saturday hope the intended message hits home with their teenagers.
Dancing for donations
Dawson County residents are being invited to a special dance in support of a local charity's goal of bringing books to preschool-aged children each month.
Annual fundraiser aids cancer research
Dozens of volunteer teams are spending the week putting the finishing touches on cartoon-inspired festivities for Friday night's event.
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