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- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Government
County plans to appoint surveyor
Dawson County officials plan to appoint a new county surveyor rather than holding a costly special election in November.
City adopts $1.16M budget
The Dawsonville City Council adopted its 2009/2010 budget at a special called meeting Monday.
County offers drug discount card
Dawson County residents now have the opportunity to save up to 20 percent on their prescription drug costs.
Dental care grant aims to aid local children
A $1,000 grant from the local Wal-Mart will benefit dental health needs for children in the community without dental care.
Dawson County Board of Commissioners
The G.L. Pete Gilleland Chambers at city hall
City expected to adopt budget $1.16 million Monday
The Dawsonville City Council is expected to adopt its 2009/2010 budget at a special called meeting at 4 p.m. Monday at city hall.
Agreement buys local day care a reprieve
The Dawson County commission has given a local day care operator 30 days to catch up on months of back rent before it evicts the center from the county-owned building it occupies.
Late surveyor hailed as champion for community
Friends and family are mourning the loss of Frederick "Fred" C. Youngman, Dawson County's surveyor, who died June 17.
Dawson County Board of Commissioners Regular meeting agenda
A. Roll call B. Opening presentation - Cathy Brooks, Lisa Henson, Buffie Henson - Dawson Day Extravaganza
No tax increase proposed for city of Dawsonville
A special called meeting of the Dawsonville City Council will be held at 4 p.m. today, at city hall, to hear public comment on the city's proposed 2009-2010 budget.
Board to field input on budget
The Dawson County commission will gather feedback on the county's 2010 budget during Thursday night's regular called meeting.
Dawson County Board of Commissioners Work Session Agenda
The G.L. Pete Gilleland Chambers at city hall
Ralston on list of Supreme Court candidates
State Rep. David Ralston is one of three local and 47 statewide nominees being considered for an upcoming vacancy on the Supreme Court of Georgia.
County, school system fuel station opens
A long-term collaboration between the Dawson County Board of Commissioners and the Dawson County School Board came to fruition as a joint fuel station opened on Burt Creek Road last Thursday.
Dawson County Board of Commissioners
G.L. Pete Gilleland Council Chambers at city hall
Articles by Section - Government
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.
City to discuss water service
City council members on Monday said they want to renegotiate a longstanding agreement with Etowah Water and Sewer Authority involving service delivery in outlying areas of Dawsonville.
City looks to revise water deal
Dawsonville council members are contemplating service delivery changes that could impact residents in the outlying areas of the city.
Berg named ACCG president
When Mike Berg moved to Dawson County from Gwinnett years ago, he could have parked a lounge chair on a deck overlooking Lake Lanier and enjoyed retirement.
Deal, delegates gather
Dawson County was in the spotlight last weekend as Republicans from across northeast Georgia rallied at the 9th Congressional District banquet and convention.
Gooch named ‘most influential’
A local legislator was recently tapped among Georgia's most influential lawmakers.
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.
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