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- Wednesday, June 19, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Government
New officials to be sworn in Friday
The community is invited to the Dawson County Courthouse on Friday for an official swearing in ceremony of Dawson County's newest elected officials.
Car park hits snag over study
Plans for a motorsports country club in Dawson County hit their first snag Monday night when the Dawsonville Planning Commission tabled the rezoning request until January.
County honors top employees
Dawson County government has a talented staff of many, but county leaders say none are more deserving to be named employees of the year than James Tolbert, Donna Rutledge and Kerry Vanderpool.
Tournament raises funds for deputy
Whether it's a resident or one of their own in need, Dawson County Sheriff's deputies will do whatever they can to make a difference.
Dawson County Board of Commissioners
G.L. Pete Gilleland Council Chambers at Dawsonville Municipal Complex, 4 p.m.
Community fire department founders honored
Putting their lives on the line on a daily basis for the welfare of Dawson County residents and visitors, the men and women of Dawson County Emergency Services were recognized last week with merit and service pins during the department's annual banquet at Dawson County High School Dec. 2.
City to cut budget for 2009
A decline in Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax revenue due to a staggering economy forced Dawsonville City Administrator Kim Cornelison to suggest a much leaner budget proposal for the coming year.
Burn tower training begins at new facility
Fire fighting capabilities increased late last month when Dawson County Emergency Services began live fire training with the county's new burn tower.
Smoke detectors can save lives
Dozens of Dawson County residents had a surprise visitor at their front doors last week as Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John Oxendine joined local emergency personnel to install free smoke detectors in area homes.
Commissioners sign fire station agreement
Dawson and Pickens counties have partnered to make the residents on Burnt Mountain safer with the creating of a joint fire station.
Ordinance on noise considered
The Dawson County commission is considering an ordinance that would limit excessive noise.
Early voting begins for runoff election
Early voting began Tuesday in Dawson County for the Dec. 2 runoff election in three statewide races.
Local commission-elect graduates from academy
The board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development recently announced the local graduates from the 2008 Region 2 Multi-Day Training Program.
City continuing sidewalk project
Everyday, around 3 p.m., dozens of children from elementary to high school choose to bypass the bus rides and walk home from school.
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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