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- Wednesday, June 19, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Government
District Republicans to rally Friday in Dawson
Gov. Nathan Deal will deliver the keynote address during the 9th Congressional District banquet Friday night at the Lakeview Center in Dawsonville. Andrew Turnage, chairman of the district GOP, said the district is fortunate the banquet falls in line with the close of the 2013 state legislative session, which Deal is expected to highlight in his remarks.
City presented alternative
A month after Dawsonville Mayor James Grogan announced the city had interest in developing a regional reservoir with Georgia Reservoir Co., a Lumpkin County resident floated what she contends is a better plan. Speaking on behalf of the Etowah Hills Corporation, Rebecca Reeves Carter urged the council Monday night to consider an alternative to Georgia Reservoir Co.'s proposed Calhoun Creek Regional Reservoir.
Proposed city sign becomes a reality
The proposed digital sign for the city's municipal complex will become a reality following Monday night's regular Dawsonville City Council meeting. The April 1 meeting saw both a variance and guideline proposal on the agenda. In order for the sign to become a reality, both of these would have to be approved by the city council.
Commercial trash fees increase
Commercial trash haulers can expect to pay more at the Dawson County Transfer Station. In a 3-0 vote Thursday, the county commission agreed to raise the rate for commercial dumping to $35 per ton. Commissioner Jimmy Hamby was absent.
Digital sign OK’d by planning commission
The proposed digital, illuminated sign for the city of Dawsonville has cleared another step in the process to becoming a reality. As part of the Dawsonville Planning Commission meeting on March 18, the city had requested a variance to its own ordinance regulating the size and luminosity of digital signs.
Local Republican party fills roles
The Dawson County Republican Party met March. 9 to discuss the coming year. Clint Bearden, chairman of the 2012-13 board led the Republican Party in its annual meeting.
New car tax law takes effect Friday
A new law that changes the way motor vehicles are taxed takes effect Friday and is expected to cause a few headaches at tax offices across the state. "Transactions will most definitely take longer," said Dawson County Tax Commissioner Linda Townley. "We've all trained on [the new system] to get us ready, but we've had no practice on the screens."
‘Minor detail’ stalls agreement
The city of Dawsonville may have to wait a few more weeks before a final decision can be reached with the county regarding law enforcement services. In the Feb. 21 Dawson County Board of Commissioners voting session, the commissioners voted to approve two inter-governmental agreements regarding animal control and fire inspection with the city of Dawsonville.
Reservoir permits sought
The city of Dawsonville may soon find itself in the reservoir business. Mayor James Grogan announced Monday that the city has applied for two surface water withdrawal permits from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Official outlines intersection plan
Changes to Dawson County's busiest intersection could begin as early as fall 2014, a state transportation official told a local gathering last week. During the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce's monthly luncheon Thursday, Georgia Department of Transportation project manager Robert Murphy outlined the plan to reshape Ga. 400 and Hwy. 53.
Revenue focus of concern
A recent budget comparison has one elected official saying he remains concerned about Dawson County's economic future. "People don't want to hear it, but we're going to end up at some point, if we don't find another source of revenue, services will have to be cut and I don't think we're having that discussion with the public," said District 1 Commissioner Gary Pichon.
Bill could benefit city
Dawsonville's downtown may get an added boost to its revitalization efforts in the coming months. A measure recently introduced at the state legislature, House Bill 128, is being billed as Georgia's downtown renaissance act. It would allow a three-tiered system to aid with refurbishing and renovating small, downtown areas.
Leaders keeping eye on juvenile justice reform bill
After tackling criminal justice last year in the legislature, state leaders now are turning their focus toward the juvenile system. Local leaders in the juvenile justice community were optimistic but cautious in reaction to a bill introduced Friday in the House.
Tax, tag office closes for training
The Dawson County Tax Commissioner's office will close early today for state mandated staff training. The office will close at 11:30 a.m. and reopen for business at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
Tanner holds first breakfast in Dawson
State Rep. Kevin Tanner carried on a longstanding tradition started by his 9th district predecessor Amos Amerson by meeting with local community members over breakfast Saturday in Dawsonville. "I was thrilled with the turn out we had at my first informational breakfast," Tanner said. "I believe it is important for elected officials to find ways to communicate with citizens."
Articles by Section - Government
City to discuss budget at meeting
The city of Dawsonville will hold its second reading of the 2013-14 budget at 5 p.m. tonight at city hall.
Commissioner opposes reservoir
At least one county commissioner is opposed to the use of state or federal dollars to fund a proposed local reservoir.
Board decides to stay put
Despite talks of moving and grants, the Dawson County Board of Elections has decided not to move forward with changing poll locations for the west precinct.
Annexation request approved
A highly contested plot of land adjacent to the Gold Creek Foods plant is part of Dawsonville - but with stipulations.
County asks for DOT aid
Early estimates are showing Dawson County suffered nearly $600,000 in storm damage from heavy rainfall last month that flooded areas along the Etowah River and washed out several roads.
County seeks input on long-range plan
Officials are asking the public to weigh in on a future visioning plan for Dawson County.
City to get reimbursement
The city of Dawsonville will be coming into a sum of money due to a billing error found in its favor.
Local distillery asks lawmakers for help
Several north Georgia legislators in town for the Georgia Mountain Region Commission's monthly meeting last Thursday were poised with a question when they toured the Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery.
Board opts out of swap
Dawson County commissioners have decided to opt out of a land swap agreement intended for future recreational growth.
City seeks funding for reservoir
The city of Dawsonville has taken another step toward making the Calhoun Creek reservoir a reality.
County mulls land swap for soccer fields
County commissioners are weighing the option of swapping a 50-acre tract of land in exchange for 33 acres engineers say would be more conducive to developing additional soccer fields near Rock Creek Park.
Revitalization plans aired during meeting
Conceptual plans to revitalize downtown Dawsonville were released during a town hall meeting last week.
BOC approves communication upgrades
The county's emergency communication capabilities will be improved following votes by commissioners last week to fund system upgrades.
BOC approves communication upgrades
The county's emergency communication capabilities will be improved following votes by commissioners last week to fund system upgrades.
Commissioners take no action against bar
County commissioners last week opted against taking action in the case of a local restaurant owner who initially filed sales tax reports showing Lorena's Food and Spirits sold more alcohol than food in 2012.
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