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- Friday, May 24, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Government
Volunteers needed for new station
With the engines in place and the new station almost complete, there's still one thing preventing a higher level of fire protection on Burnt Mountain in west Dawson County.
Dawson County Board of Commissioners
G.L. Pete Gilleland Chambers at city hall
Budget may revert to ’08 level
There are no new positions, vehicles or cost of living adjustments in the proposed three-year budget presented to the Dawson County commission last week.
Byrd announces bid for city council
Dawson County native Calvin Byrd confirmed Thursday he will seek a seat on the Dawsonville City Council.
Board approves noise ordinance
Dawson County residents must keep "quiet hours at night" thanks to a new law that took effect last week.
County renews contract with humane society
For the past year, Dawson County has paid $120 per animal taken to the Dawson County Humane Society.
Dawson County Board of Commissioners
The G.L. Pete Gilleland Chambers at City Hall
Dawson County Board of Commissioners
The G.L. Pete Gilleland Chambers at City Hall
A big ‘Deal’ for north Georgia
Standing before a crowd of more than 500 supporters in Gainesville, Nathan Deal on Friday announced his "quest to be elected governor of Georgia."
Big Canoe dusts off old study
Looking for ways to improve their community, Big Canoe leaders plan to revisit a 2006 study that examined the possibility of cityhood.
City considering building for local non-profit organizations
The city of Dawsonville is considering building a 9,000 square foot building for several local non-profit organizations.
Cagle rules out returning to governor’s race
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle on Sunday closed the door on a possible return to the governor's race.
Dawson County engineer tapped for state board
A Dawson County engineer and general contractor was appointed last week to the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Chairman selected as party’s district local elected official
Dawson County Board of Commissioners Chair Mike Berg was named, last Saturday, as the local elected official of the year by Georgia's 9th Congressional District Republican Party.
Dawson County Board of Commissioners work session
G.L. Pete Gilleland Council Chambers, city hall K. New Business 1. Renewal of Mutual Aide Agreement with Gilmer County – EMA Director Billy Thurmond 2.<span style="font: 7pt ...
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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