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Dawson County Schools distributes hundreds of backpacks to families in need

Dawson County Schools’ team of social workers stand in front of tables full of backpacks during the July 23 distribution event. - photo by Erica Jones

0725 BACKPACK DISTRIBUTION 1 — Dawson County Schools’ team of social workers stand in front of tables full of backpacks during the July 23 distribution event. - photo by Erica Jones

DCN Staff

Published: Jul 25, 2025, 2:58 PM

School system officials, several community organizations and other local volunteers gave hundreds of backpacks to local families during the event.

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The Dawsonville Food Lion presented grants to two local nonprofits on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Store manager Jeff Jones, center, stands with Frank Zimmer with St. Vincent de Paul, left, and Good Shepherd Clinic Executive Director Kay Parrish, right. - photo by Julia Hansen

0813 FOOD LION — The Dawsonville Food Lion presented grants to two local nonprofits on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Store manager Jeff Jones, center, stands with Frank Zimmer with St. Vincent de Paul, left, and Good Shepherd Clinic Executive Director Kay Parrish, right. - photo by Julia Hansen

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Published: Aug 13, 2025, 4:31 PM

Here's good news for two local organizations that help those in need.

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