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- Tuesday, June 18, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Government
Commissioners to hold special called meeting
The Dawson County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting at 4 p.m. Nov. 8 in the commissioner's meeting room in the courthouse/administrative building, 25 Justice Way, Dawsonville. The purpose of the meeting will be to address county policy for submitting applications for certain county positions and for other purposes.
Board of Commissioners voting session agenda
• 6 p.m. Nov. 1 in the assembly room at the government center A. Roll call B. Opening presentations: 1. Dawson Community Chorale 2. 2012 Statewide Fire Safety Essay Contest Winners C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Announcements E. Approval of minutes: Minutes of the Oct. 18 voting session F. Approval of the agenda G. Public comment: None H. Alcohol license hearings: None I. Zoning: None J. Public hearings: None K. Old business: None L. New ...
General Election Tuesday
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to elect the country's next president. In addition to the presidential race between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney, the General Election ballot includes congressional races and a referendum on charter schools in Georgia.
Workers may get bonuses
Bonuses could be on the horizon for Dawson County government employees. The county com­mission is expected to approve a one-time about $500 net bonus for full-time employees during Thursday's meeting. The board is also considering a stipend for permanent part-time employees.
City candidates debate the issues
Candidates vying for two open seats on the Dawsonville City Council fielded questions on several issues during a debate Oct. 16 at the local Republican Party headquarters on the town square. Organized by the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce, the forum touched on topics ranging from a regional airport and downtown revitalization to plans for moving the city forward.
Board narrows search
The Dawson County commission has announced that the county's next chief executive officer will be promoted from within. The commission narrowed its search last week to replace County Manager Kevin Tanner to three internal candidates: Director of Public Works and Community Development David Headley; Director of Administration Bob Ivey; and Director of Emergency Services Billy Thurmond.
Board of commissioners voting session agenda
• 6 p.m. Oct. 18 in the Dawson County Government Center Assembly Room A. Roll call B. Opening presentation: None C. Pledge of Allegiance D. Announcements E. Approval of minutes 1. Minutes of the voting session on Oct. 4 2. Minutes of the special called meeting on Oct. 5 F. Approval of the agenda G. Public comment (three minute limit/person, 15 minutes maximum): None H. Alcohol license hearings: None I. Zoning: None J. Public hearings ...
County approved for road grant
Dawson County is close to securing $350,000 in grant funding to improve signs and striping along 116 miles of local roads. The county commission is expected to approve the plan Thursday, clearing the way to submit it to the state Department of Transportation and begin the process of applying for environmental, utility and right-of-way certifications.
Campbell receives financial award
Dawson County's chief financial officer was recently honored by the Georgia Government Finance Officers Association. Cindy Campbell received the President's Award during the group's annual conference in Savannah last week.
City candidates to meet on Tuesday for debate
A political debate Tuesday evening will give city residents an opportunity to hear from five candidates running for Dawsonville City Council. Sponsored by the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and planned by the chamber's government affairs committee, the forum starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday and will be held at the Historic Harben Bros. Station in downtown Dawsonville.
County will not take up tethering
An effort to tighten restrictions on restraining dogs is on hold in Dawson County. County commissioners did not discuss the matter Thursday after the president of the local humane society revised her request.
City considering rate increase
Dawsonville water and sewer customers could see a slight rate increase in the coming months. According to a study presented Monday night by engineer Ben Turnipseed, the city "needs to adjust water and sewer rates" to "meet revenue needs."
County using 1-cent tax to upgrade radio system
The Dawson County commission voted last week to use 1-cent sales tax funds to improve the public safety radio system. According to officials, the upgrade will extend portable radio coverage to meet a federal mandate that requires narrow banding for all public safety radio frequencies by Jan. 1.
Downtown partnership finalized
Plans have been finalized to move forward with developing a vision to help stir economic development in downtown Dawsonville. Members of the Dawsonville Downtown Development Authority on Sept. 19 formalized a partnership with the Fanning Institute of the University of Georgia.
Board approves sludge ordinance
Commissioners last week approved an ordinance that bans the application of Class B sewage sludge in Dawson County, despite a state law that regulates sludge and trumps local policy. "I don't want to give the impression that we're throwing our hands up and saying there you go, do what you want to do," said commissioner Jimmy Hamby, who made the motion to approve the measure. "I want to fight it to the end.
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