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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.

September 28, 2008 | By Tia Lynn Lecorchick For the Dawson Community News | LOCAL


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.

September 28, 2008 | By Jeff Gill DCN Regional Staff | LOCAL


Soldier returning from Iraq

Wendy Sfier describes her oldest son, Joshua, as someone who would give up the shirt off his back.

September 28, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


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.

September 28, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


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.

September 27, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


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.

September 22, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


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.

September 21, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


Drug court helps one man smile

Until just a few weeks ago James Raines didn't smile.

September 21, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


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.

September 21, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


Schools take part in study

Dawson County Schools will participate in a statewide field study to test new methods of teacher evaluation.

September 21, 2008 | By Tia Lynn Lecorchick For the Dawson Community News | LOCAL


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.

September 21, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


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.

September 21, 2008 | By Tia Lynn Lecorchick For the Dawson Community News | LOCAL


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.

September 21, 2008 | By Stephen Gurr DCN Regional Staff | LOCAL


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.

September 21, 2008 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


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.

September 21, 2008 | By Tia Lynn Lecorchick For the Dawson Community News | LOCAL


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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.

April 24, 2013 | Michele Hester | LOCAL


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