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- Tuesday, June 18, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Education
Traffic changes coming for school
Changes regarding morning student drop-off at Robinson Elementary School are set to take place this year.
Schools all make progress
The Dawson County School System is one of 57 statewide to have all eligible schools and the district as a whole meet AYP requirements for 2009.
Local students return from Washington Youth Tour
More than 100 of Georgia's brightest students recently returned from the 2009 Washington Youth Tour, a leadership program sponsored by the electric membership cooperatives in Georgia, including Amicalola EMC.
Dawson 4-H members attend state conference
Summer for senior 4-H members is a time for leadership training and fun.
Federal funds will aid Dawson Co. school
Earlier this month, Robinson Elementary School was awarded the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant by the state board of education.
Organizations aid with school supplies
This month, various organizations and businesses throughout the community have been sponsoring a drive to collect bookbags and school supplies for underprivileged children in the county, and there is still time to get involved and be accepted to receive the free materials.
Library workshop sparks creativity
This summer there has been more than just reading going on at the library.
Confidence crowned
Walter and Janice Lee always knew their oldest daughter would do great things.
DCHS welcomes new asst. principal
One of Dawsonville's newest residents is looking forward to becoming "part of the family," as well as using her experience in education to help Dawson County High School continue to provide the best education possible, with students as the No. 1 priority.
Lion's Club receive awards at convention
At the Lions Club State Convention, held on Jekyll Island June 5-7, the Dawsonville Lions Club received state awards in six categories.
Kilough Elementary Cougars win at USA Junior Olympics
Twelve Kilough Elementary School students competed in the USA Jr. Olympics Saturday, June 13.
Police academy popular
About 10 a.m. Friday, a suspected criminal was reportedly sighted in an abandoned house off Elliott Village Road near downtown Dawsonville.
Breakfast benefits nonprofit
Dawson County Family Connection's first fundraiser served up biscuits and gravy with a side of gratitude.
Adult education advocates gather
High school never really seemed like the answer for Eric Dowdy.
Over 100 students recognized for earning GED
Close to 120 people were recently recognized for an accomplishment that will be a positive impact on their lives from now on.
Articles by Section - Education
School board approves budget
The Dawson County Board of Education on Monday approved a $32 million budget for fiscal year 2014.
Cadets LEARN the law
Madison Anglin may only be 10-years-old, but she has a plan for her future.
A new journey
Dawson County High School's class of 2013 said goodbye to their alma mater Saturday morning as they set off on their "journey of a lifetime."
Grads ready to walk
Three days stand between more than 200 students and the next chapter of their lives.
Longtime educator retires
Friends and family gathered Sunday to honor a longtime Dawson County teacher and member of the Georgia Agriculture Education Hall of Fame on his upcoming retirement.
Jr. fire academy seeks cadets
Upcoming sixth- through ninth- graders interested in learning what it takes to be a firefighter are encouraged to sign up for Dawson County Emergency Services' Junior Fire Academy.
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.
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