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- Sunday, May 19, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - LOCAL
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.
Abba House begins recycling
Abba House, a local women's ministry, recently began recycling paper to help support the women and children of the ministry.
Breakfast for seniors set for Aug. 14
The Father's House will be hosting a free Senior's Breakfast at the Fun House, a new ministry department in the church's building dedicated to family outreach, from 9-11 a.m on Aug. 14.
A ‘slew’ of students
Louise Tinsley Inklebarger gathered 26 of her 28 grandchildren and great-grandchildren together Sunday, the day before the 2008-2009 school year began, and wished them well.
Dawson County youth begin new school year
More than 3,000 children began a new year of school in the Dawson County School System Monday morning.
4 stores hit in 3 counties
Authorities in three counties continued searching Wednesday for a suspect in several convenience store burglaries and car thefts.
Deal talks energy at town hall meeting
Energy was Rep. Nathan Deal's hot button issue last week as he toured the region meeting with constituents.
Suspects indicted in jeans case
A Dawson County Grand Jury has indicted six people authorities say are part of a group known as the Blue Jean Bandits on a combined total of almost 50 charges.
Commissioners open floor for additional public comment
The public will have additional opportunities to speak at county commission meetings following a unanimous vote by the board last week to extend public comment at regular meetings.
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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