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The Dawson County Humane Society is grappling with a full facility amid regional shelter struggles. Here’s how to help
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Just like other shelters in the region, Dawson County Humane Society’s shelter is at full capacity serving local animals. Photos courtesy of DCHS Director of Operations Jacinda Seaton.
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Updated: Sep 25, 2024, 3:18 PM
Published: Jun 27, 2024, 7:00 PM
Like many animal shelters around Georgia, the Dawson County Humane Society’s facility has been full for "at least a year,” according to the shelter’s executive director, Jason Hutcherson.
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Longtime Dawson County farmer celebrates award-winning cattle
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Two cows from Steve Watson’s Dawson County-based Rocky Hill Farms won multiple top awards at the recent Eastern Region Simmental Cattle Show in Virginia. Local kid Madelyn Tallant, far right, showed the cows, both named Gemstone. Photo submitted to DCN.
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Updated: Jul 16, 2025, 3:06 AM
Published: Jul 15, 2025, 5:28 PM
Raising and showing cattle has been a lifelong passion for one local farmer—a passion that he’s happy to share with others.
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