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- Sunday, May 19, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - BUSINESS
Northside earns stroke certification
Northside Hospital-Forsyth recently earned recognition for its treatment of stroke patients. Both the Forsyth site and Northside's Sandy Springs campus have been awarded full two-year certifications as Advanced Primary Stroke Centers by the Joint Commission.
‘So much to offer’
There's no place like home, according to local tourism professionals who spent Saturday peddling dozens of "stay" and "day"-cation opportunities in the north Georgia Mountains. "With gas prices the way they are, three day trips and 'day'-cations have become very popular," said Marty Williams, vice president for travel and tourism for the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce.
Inaugural fest this weekend
The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce has big plans for its inaugural Mountains on My Mind Festival, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11 at chamber headquarters off Ga. 400. The event is scheduled to feature food vendors, activities for children, including a petting zoo and more.
Sports academy welcomed
A new sports academy celebrated its grand opening June 3, welcoming students, parents and many from the community for the event. Representatives from the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce were also there, welcoming one of its newest members.
Public library will be closed on May 27, 28
The Chestatee Regional Library System recently announced that it will close at the end of the month for staff furlough and in observance of Memorial Day. The system will be closed May 27-28 for staff furlough and Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. The library will reopen May 31 at 10 a.m. in Lumpkin County and at 11 a.m. in Dawson County.
Bearden named YMCA state finance chairman
Clint Bearden has been selected to serve as the 2011 chairman of the Dawson County/Dawsonville finance drive for the State YMCA of Georgia. The finance drive is currently underway to support the State YMCA program in middle and high schools in Georgia through Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y and Co-ed "Y" clubs.
Locals aspire to lead
After months of classes, homework, field trips and a group service project, 26 local men and women are now graduates of the 2011 Leadership Dawson class. A ceremony last Tuesday night at the Lakeview Center celebrated the accomplishment and awarded the graduates for their commitment to leadership.
Celebrity stylist visits local salon
Several local women were treated like stars when celebrity stylist Nick Arrojo visited Lava Hair Studio last week.
‘What’ll ya have’
Growing up in Atlanta, Joyce Harris remembers being "courted" at the world-famous Varsity on North Avenue.
Dawson Insurance Agent honored for volunteerism
Kendy Bennett of Dawson Insurance recently received the Agency Hands in the Community grant award for her commitment to volunteerism.
Event offers doses of healthy information
Michele DeBlois sat down for a vision screening last Tuesday having an idea about the results.
Varsity Jr. to open Monday
The world famous words "what'll ya have" will echo through north Georgia as Varsity Jr. opens in Dawsonville next week.
Leadership class visits Capitol
Members of Leadership Dawson's Class of 2011 visited the Georgia State Capitol on April 12. The day-long trip was part of the required curriculum to familiarize participants with the workings of state government.
Massive development approved for north end
Neighboring property owners are applauding a plan that could bring more than 1,500 new homes to northern Dawson County.
Funeral home offers extended bereavement care to families
Bearden Funeral Home in Dawsonville recently joined other leading funeral homes in North Georgia to offer Angel Wings services for their clients.
Articles by Section - BUSINESS
Tickets available for leadership simulcast
Tickets are still available for a national leadership development seminar that will be simulcast locally.
Company to add jobs
A steel fabricator plans to add more than 150 jobs over the next three years at its Dawson County plant to supply parts for a new Caterpillar production facility in Athens.
Belk annual charity sale set for April 27
Belk has invited schools and other nonprofit organizations in the company's 16-state market area to participate in its semiannual Belk Charity Sale from 6 to 10 a.m. April 27. The four-hour, in-store shopping event serves as a fundraising tool for participating organizations, allowing shoppers to support local charities while taking advantage of special discounts.
Widespread Internet outage resolved
A hardware failure at Windstream's central office in Dahlonega is reportedly to blame for last week's widespread Internet outage in Dawson County.
Norton Agency opens Dawson County Annex
Dawson County will soon be seeing more of that familiar yellow sign popping up. The Norton Agency, a real estate service that also specializes in mortgage, insurance, commercial brokerage, relocation, management, rentals, home repair, home warranty and closing services officially opened a new branch in Dawson County last week.
Manufacturer breaks ground
Five Star Architectural, an industry leader in commercial and residential cabinetry, broke ground Monday on a new 22,000-square-foot manufacturing facility off Grizzle Road in the former Grogan Business Park. "We're excited about what this groundbreaking means to all of us," said Eric Sutton, president and CEO. "And to my employees, I truly appreciate everything that you guys do to make this a successful company. It's because of you guys that people support us ... that ...
Medical plaza opens in Dawson
Health care offerings continue to improve in Dawson County with the opening of Northeast Georgia Health System's Medical Plaza 400. "We are thrilled to be extending our services in this market and excited about the opening of our new Medical Plaza 400 and all of the services," said Carol Burrell, president and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System.
Interest in Ga. 400 continues to grow
Representatives with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen applied for a front setback variance on a piece of property along Ga. 400 in Dawson County on Feb. 8. According to Dawson County Planning Director David McKee, the restaurant would sit on less than 1-acre just south of Kauffman Tire near Beartooth Parkway's intersection with the highway.
Business moving here
A nationwide manufacturer of custom hotel and hospitality millwork announced last week it will relocate to Dawson County. "We're excited to be coming home to Dawson County," said Eric Sutton, president of Five Star Architectural, an industry leader in commercial and residential cabinetry.
Alcohol license under scrutiny
The owner of a local restaurant and bar has until April 22 to submit corrected calculations documenting her sales after initial reports showed she may have sold more alcohol than food in 2012. Dawson County's alcohol ordinance requires eateries to draw 50 percent of their gross sales from food.
Leadership program seeking applicants
The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its upcoming Leadership Dawson program. Established in 1992 as a joint program between the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and the local University of Georgia Extension office, more than 150 local residents have graduated from Leadership Dawson.
Chamber unveils new logo
Officials with the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce hope a new logo unveiled last week will change the perception of the business organization. "The chamber really turned a corner last year, not just in that we hired a new director, but also that we have a new staff that's come on," said Peter Hill, board chairman. "With the transition and renovation, it's a perfect opportunity to rebrand and put a new face with the organization."
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