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- Tuesday, May 21, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Education
Storyteller entertains at Jimmy Carter Library
Local storyteller Tracy Walker entertained a crowd of more than 100 people Saturday night at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Atlanta. A seven-year member of the Southern Order of Storytellers, Walker was asked to be the introductory teller at "Love, Lies and Laughter," an evening performance featuring national humorist Kim Weitkamp.
Kids served free meals in June
For the second year, the Dawson County School System is offering free lunches this month to all children. Funded through the National School Lunch Program and sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education, the program is offered to systems with high percentages of students who eat free and reduced lunch during the school year.
Lanier Tech honors graduates
Families and friends gathered Friday to celebrate the graduation of Lanier Technical College's class of 2012 at Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. This year, Lanier Tech had a total of 1,419 graduates. This included 190 associates degrees, 473 diplomas and 756 technical certificates.
Junior police academies remain popular
More than 150 young cadets graduated from the Dawson County Sheriff's Junior Police Academy on Friday. Now in its 15th year, the academy aims to introduce youth to the field of law enforcement by teaching students in fourth through eighth grades the mentality and techniques behind police work through various exercises.
Financial future grim for school system
The Dawson County Board of Education approved a $35 million budget for fiscal year 2013 on Monday. The proposed spending plan, which is down from about $38 million in fiscal year 2012, took another hit Monday when the 2013 tax digest came in nearly 15 percent lower than last year. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: ...
Ready to make their mark
Braving the heat and blaring sun, friends and family of Dawson County High's class of 2012 gathered Saturday to watch the young men and women receive their diplomas. Welcomed by shouts and cheers, 223 graduates paraded into Tiger Stadium wearing caps, gowns and various chords.
Area scouts honored for service
More than a hundred boy scout leaders and troop members recently gathered at First Baptist Church of Dawsonville for the annual district banquet. Scouts from Dawson, Forsyth and Lumpkin counties, which make up the Northeast Georgia Council, assembled to celebrate their service and accomplishments.
Hightower Academy principal retiring
Tony Guisasola, principal of High Tower Academy for nine years, will be retiring as of June 1. Matthew Wark, currently assistant principal of Black's Mill Elementary, will transfer into the vacant position this summer. The Dawson County Board of Education voted and approved the transfer at its March meeting.
Tentative school budget facing cuts, higher fees
The Dawson County Board of Education approved a tentative $35 million budget for fiscal year 2013 on Monday. The proposed spending plan, which contains about $8.8 million in reductions, will be revisited in the weeks ahead before final approval next month.
Schools recognized for energy efficiency
Riverview Elementary and Dawson County Middle schools were recognized last month for being energy efficient. According to an independent energy audit performed by Energy Designs System Inc., which is based in Michigan, the county's two newest schools are estimated to save more than $35,000 per year each in energy efficiency.
Yearbook staff earns honors
Dawson County High School teacher Beth Hamby, 40, has been working on yearbooks since she was 14 years old. "I am one of those people who got yearbook in my blood and it never went away," she said. "I was a high school editor, a college editor and then when I graduated I worked for a yearbook company."
Seniors recognized for work
Nearly 400 family members packed the Dawson County High School commons area Thursday for senior honors night. According to Principal Jute Wilson, the class of 2012 has been awarded about $100,000 in scholarships, more than last year's estimated $65,000. To receive their scholarship certificates, the best and brightest were called up to the stage. Area colleges presented academic scholarships, as did residents and local businesses. Both county political parties also presented ...
Fair stirs imagination
To Lance Stiffler, the early career ambitions of today's students can be enhanced by exposure to a wide spectrum of choices. "The main thing us school counselors are teaching [students] in fifth grade is job awareness," said Stiffler, guidance counselor at Robinson Elementary.
Special Olympics’ participants prevail
Dawson County Special Olympics took more than 50 participants to compete in the Connect Ability local games last week at Lumpkin County High School. Special Olympics, which focus on providing athletic training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, is mostly run through the work of volunteers. The event had more than 20 student volunteers from the high school and middle schools.
System approves personnel cuts
The Dawson County Board of Education voted Monday night to trim staff in the wake of ongoing budget challenges for the 2012-13 school year. Four classified staff positions were cut and "absorbed," meaning they will not be replaced, during the meeting.
Articles by Section - Education
Tentative ’14 budget approved
The Dawson County Board of Education on Monday approved a tentative $32.3 million budget for fiscal year 2014, which represents a drop of about $3 million from 2013.
Junior police academy accepting applications
Spaces are quickly filling for Dawson County Sheriff Billy Carlisle's annual junior law enforcement academy.
Fifth-graders graduate as C.H.A.M.P.S.
Fifth graders from across the county graduated as C.H.A.M.P.S. during a ceremony and celebration May 6 at Dawson County Middle School.
Dance raises money for childrens books
The weather may have been chilly on April 27, but the dancing and barbeque helped keep everyone warm.
Local high school seniors honored
It was a night of checks, medals and chords for Dawson County High School seniors as students attended an event in their honor.
Stars head of class
Two Dawson County stars - one on the basketball court and the other on standardized testing - finished a close race for head of the class after three years of competing.
Media center dedicated to late historian
Members of the local education and historic communities gathered last week as Robinson Elementary dedicated its media center to the memory and life's work of a late friend.
Honor given to teacher
Dawson County High School chemistry teacher Laura Hendrix was recently named 2012-2013 Chemistry Teacher of the Year by the Northeast Georgia Section of the American Chemical Society.
School board one step closer to new home
A deal to relocate the Dawson County Board of Education's central office to downtown Dawsonville could close next month. During its meeting Monday night, the school board voted 3-0 to approve a contract with Community & Southern bank for the two vacant buildings at 28 Main St.
Monthly luncheon recognizes educators
Each year, staff from Dawson County public schools nominate a teacher they feel exemplifies that special "teaching spirit." At the monthly Dawson County Chamber of Commerce luncheon on April 11 at the Lakeview Center, seven local teachers were presented to attendees and their peers.
Focus is the kids
The track at Riverview Middle School was awash in a sea of bright blue shirts Thursday as the 2013 Dawson County Special Olympics got under way. "We are part of a group called Connectability that's a partnership between Lumpkin and Dawson counties," said Tricia Owenby, a special education teacher at Riverview and the school's Special Olympics coordinator.
Elementary schools begin kindergarten registration
Friday is kindergarten registration for Dawson County schools. Kindergarten registration will be held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., April 12 at the Rock Creek Park Gym. Registration will be for Black's Mill, Kilough, Riverview and Robinson elementary schools.
‘Gold star’ squad
The Dawson County High School JROTC has a new badge to proudly display on cadets' uniforms. The program was named an "honor unit with distinction," the highest award given, during a March 28 regional formal inspection.
JROTC cadets attend ball
The Lakeview Center was a sea of army green as Dawson County High School JROTC cadets gathered in formal dress for the third annual JROTC Military Ball. The March 23 event saw a turnout of more than 150 people, including cadets, students, parents and faculty.
Special Olympic Games comes to Dawson County
Athletes from both Dawson and Lumpkin counties will gather next week at Riverview Middle School to compete in this year's Special Olympics. The games will be held for the first time at the school from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 10 at the middle school.
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