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- Thursday, June 20, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Government
Swearing-in ceremony will be Thursday
The county's newest elected officials will be sworn into office Thursday at the Dawson County Government Center. Probate Judge Jennifer Burt will administer the oaths of office for three county commissioners, three school board members, tax commissioner, sheriff, clerk of courts, chief magistrate and surveyor beginning at 11 a.m. in the assembly room on the second floor.
Council approves tax on energy
The city of Dawsonville voted Monday night to allow a tax on energy consumed by manufacturing businesses. Georgia repealed its sales and use taxes, but allowed local governments, both county and city, to set up their own in its place.
Manager vote could be Thursday
Commissioners are expected on Thursday to name Dawson County's next manager from a panel of internal candidates. The agenda is set for the Dawson County Board of Commissioners to discuss the finalists for the position in closed session during Thursday night's meeting.
Rotary Club recognizes county’s top employees
The Rotary Club of Dawson County continued a long standing tradition last week of honoring the county government's top employees. The club recognized the county's employees of the year Dec. 6 during an annual Christmas celebration.
Council approves new structure
Dawsonville water and sewer customers will see higher bills come January. In a 4-0 vote, council members on Monday approved a nearly 15 percent increase intended to offset declining revenue due to the struggling economy.
Board names additional finalists
Two more names have been added to the list of internal candidates being considered for the Dawson County manager position. County commissioners voted on Thursday to expand the list to include Cindy Campbell and David McKee.
Workers honored at event
Dawson County Emergency Services recently named its top employees for 2012 and paid tribute to several pioneers whose contributions over the past three decades set the foundation for saving lives in Dawson County. Fire Inspector Jody Holland, who also serves as fire and safety educator, was named Employee of the Year, while Lt. Ricky Rexroat was selected Officer of the Year.
Gaines completes academy
Dawsonville City Councilman Chris Gaines is the newest Georgia Academy for Economic Development graduate from the 2012 Region 2 Multi-Day Training Program. Class participants represented a number of professional and non-professional economic development fields, including elected officials, public servants, business leaders, educators and social service providers from 13 counties in north Georgia.
Thurmond named top director
Emergency management in Dawson County was recognized last week as the best in the state by the Emergency Management Association of Georgia. In addition to Dawson County Emergency Services being named Emergency Management Agency of the Year, Billy Thurmond was selected EMA Director of the Year for 2012.
City awarded sewer improvement grant
The city of Dawsonville has been awarded $300,000 in federal funding to upgrade its sewer system. Dawsonville City Council learned earlier this month that the Appalachian Regional Commission had approved the grant, which is intended to meet current and future wastewater needs of the city's largest employer.
Search continues
Dawson County commissioners voted last week to extend the application period for internal candidates wanting to be considered for the county manager position. In a surprise move Thursday, commissioners came out of an executive session during their special called meeting and unanimously approved a motion by Commissioner Gary Pichon to reopen the application period for seven days.
Townley elected to lead district
Dawson County Tax Commissioner Linda Townley was recently elected to lead District 2 for the Georgia Association of Tax Officials. District 2 includes Dawson, Cherokee, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer, Hall, Lumpkin, Pickens and Union counties. It is one of 19 districts across the state.
City mulls tax on energy
The Dawsonville City Council is considering a possible excise tax on energy for manufacturing businesses. Council members voted unanimously Monday night to have the city attorney begin drafting an ordinance that could send the matter to public hearings.
County moves to retire debt early
The Dawson County commission expects to save an estimated $5 million in interest by paying off two loans in December. Commissioners voted last week to authorize early payoffs on notes for the detention center and a courthouse parking lot.
Council race decided
The ballots are counted and voters in Dawsonville have re-elected a longtime council member and a political newcomer to two seats on city council. Mike Sosebee, who previously served more than 30 years on the council, and Angie Hammond Smith, who was appointed to fill an unexpired term earlier this year, are expected to be sworn into office next week.
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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