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- Sunday, May 19, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - LOCAL
County applying for grant to improve lake park
The board of commissioners voted last Thursday to move forward in applying for grant generated funds to upgrade War Hill Park.
Soldier’s funeral set for Saturday
U.S. Army Cpl. Matthew Phillips of Cumming was just weeks from completing his 15-month tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Fight night
Dawson County's Lakeview Center held the second annual Night of the Gladiators mixed martial arts amateur tournament Saturday.
Ralston to challenge Richardson for top post in the House
A Republican representing the west side of Dawson County will challenge House Speaker Glenn Richardson for the top post in the Georgia House.
County building official mourned
Friends and family are mourning the weekend death of Dawson County Building Official Wayne Elledge.
Lower than expected turnout for primary
Voter turnout was not what poll workers were anticipating in last Tuesday's primary election.
Local CPA surrenders to authorities
A local accountant accused of stealing more than $60,000 from a client's escrow account has surrendered to authorities.
Connecting past to present
The state's oldest working courthouse recently received a much-needed facelift as Dawson County enlisted more than 290 man-hours to preserve the historic building.
Training class bridges the gap
Members of the 2008 Management Development Program class constructed a bridge and accompanying pathway from Rock Creek Park to the Dawson County Humane Society animal shelter, July 11.
CPA faces theft charges
Just two weeks after a former employee was arrested on charges of stealing more than $93,000 from a local accounting firm, the Dawson County Sheriff's Office has secured a warrant for the arrest of the owner of the business.
Etowah Water plans for northern expansion
The Etowah Water and Sewer Authority discussed the current status of its countywide service expansion plans during the authority's work meeting, July 8.
Seized drug money to fund new uniforms
With the dwindling economy, high gas prices and county officials being asked to cut back their budgets, new uniforms for sheriff's officers would typically be out of the question - if the sheriff had not seized more than $100,000 in drug money in the last year. <span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: ...
Petitions filed to seize drug suspect's property
Petitions were filed earlier this month by the Dawson County Sheriff's Office to seize the home and automobile of an alleged methamphetamine dealer.
Family fights for property
The owners of property located near a proposed new courthouse and administrative building plan to fight efforts by the county to condemn the land.
Cage fighters set to test skills at Lakeview Center
Dawson County's Lakeview Center will host the second annual Night of the Gladiators mixed martial arts tournament, July 19.
Articles by Section - LOCAL
City declares Lady Tigers Day
In the final chapter of the varsity Lady Tigers varsity basketball team's story, the city of Dawsonville decided to set aside a day just for the players. During a luncheon in honor of the 2012-13 team on Sunday at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, Dawsonville Mayor James Grogan proclaimed March 17, 2013, to be "Lady Tiger Day."
Lasting legacy
Family members and countless friends are mourning the sudden death of a woman many called an "angel among us." Margie Weaver, who served as director of the Dawson County Senior Center for nearly three decades, died Monday at age 74.
Woman killed in wreck
A wreck on War Hill Park Road claimed the life of a Dawson County woman Saturday night. Emergency officials said Edna Gazaway, 81, was traveling alone when her 2009 Chevrolet HHR left the road before clipping a mailbox, a stop sign and landing on its right side.
Kroger awarded top contributor
Kroger employees believe in giving back. For the last seven years, Dawsonville Kroger has led the way with United Way for Dawson County contributions, this year collecting nearly $20,000 for the local campaign.
Department seeks volunteer firefighters
Dawson County Emergency Services, like many other departments across the nation, are reevaluating and refocusing its efforts to recruit new volunteer firefighters. "Take a look across the board, nationwide, volunteerism in fire service is on the downslide," said Fire Chief Lanier Swafford. "Economics is tougher, more people are working extra jobs and you've got an enormous amount of competition for volunteerism."
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