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- Wednesday, June 19, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Government
Senator to lead committee
State Sen. Steve Gooch received several key committee assignments, including chairman of the State Transportation Committee, when the 152nd Georgia General Assembly convened last week in Atlanta. Gooch, a Republican from Dahlonega and former state Department of Transportation board member, said the assignment will serve the 51st District well.
County names new CFO
In one of her first official duties as Dawson County Manager, Cindy Campbell has announced the promotion of Dena Bosten to chief financial officer. Bosten, who has been with the county's finance department since September 2010, has held several accounting roles including her most recent duties as budget manager.
Pichon named vice chair
The Dawson County commission has selected District 1 Commissioner Gary Pichon to serve as its vice chairman in 2013. In that capacity, Pichon will conduct commission meetings if Chairman Mike Berg can't attend.
Grants pave way for roadwork
Thanks to a newly revamped Georgia Department of Transportation grant program, Dawson County and the city of Dawsonville have received nearly $300,000 to improve roads and sidewalks in 2013. DOT staff presented checks totaling about $283,177 to the local governments last week through the Local Maintenance and Improvements Grant program.
District 9 congressman makes stops in Dawson
In one of his first tours since taking office as the 9th District representative in the 113th Congress, Doug Collins made several stops in Dawson County to share his goals and ask what he can do to help residents in the community. Speaking to the Rotary Club of Dawson County on Jan. 10, the Hall County republican also said he has plans to draw from the constituents in the district for guidance and support in the coming months.
Tanner ready for challenge
A new chapter will begin for Dawson County native Kevin Tanner on Monday. With family and close friends by his side at the state Capitol in Atlanta, Tanner will be sworn in to represent the new 9th District in the Georgia House of Representatives.
Commission’s first meeting is tomorrow
County commissioners have their first meeting of the year Thursday and hope the community will take part in the discussions of local government in 2013. The work session meeting is at 4 p.m. in the assembly room on the second floor of the Dawson County Government Center.
Commission finalizes county manager contract
With the contract for new county manager Cindy Campbell finalized, the focus turns to finding her replacement in the finance department. The Dawson County commission appointed Campbell manager on Dec. 20. She currently serves as the county's chief financial officer, a position she has held for four years.
Campbell named county manager
A Dawson County native has been selected as the county's next chief operating officer. Cindy Gilleland Campbell was named county manager Thursday night following a unanimous vote by the Dawson County commission.
Sheriff celebrates top employees
The Dawson County Sheriff's Office recognized its tops employees last week during the department's annual Christmas celebration at Peach Brandy Cottage. Sheriff Billy Carlisle said the men and women selected as employees of the year for their divisions went above and beyond during 2012.
Incoming officials take oaths of office
Incoming elected officials were sworn into office Dec. 20 at the Dawson County Government Center. Probate Judge Jennifer Burt administered the oaths of office, while Superior Court Judge Andrew Fuller governed the loyalty oath for the group.
Meeting focuses on goals
Members of Dawson County's state legislative delegation held a joint town hall meeting last week to highlight their goals for the 2013 legislative session. "One of the things you hear a lot of criticism on about elected officials is the lack of direction or the lack of involvement they get from the citizens," said Rep.-elect Kevin Tanner.
Officials mark retiring of debt
Dawson County officials marked the final payment on the local jail last week with the age-old tradition of burning the security deed. The county paid off the jail loan Dec. 3, the same day it also made the final payment on the courthouse parking lot.
Campbell named county manager
A Dawson County native has been selected as the county's next chief operating officer. Cindy Gilleland Campbell was named county manager, replacing Kevin Tanner, Thursday night following a unanimous vote by the Dawson County Board of Commissioners.
Ceremony celebrates debt paid
A celebration is planned Thursday to burn the paid-in-full security deed on the Dawson County Law Enforcement Center. The 4 p.m. ceremony, which will include several speakers, will be held in front of the jail. The community is invited.
Articles by Section - Government
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.
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