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Sawnee EMC’s Operation Round Up gives away over $26,000 to local charities and projects

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DCN Staff

Published: Feb 26, 2021, 7:19 PM

Sawnee EMC will be distributing over $26,000 to local charities and projects in Dawson and other surrounding counties through its Operation Round Up program, according to a press release by the organization.

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On Aug. 5, representatives of the City of Dawsonville presented a grant check to K.A.R.E. for Kids. - photo by Erica Jones

08062025 DDA GRANT 1.jpg — On Aug. 5, representatives of the City of Dawsonville presented a grant check to K.A.R.E. for Kids. - photo by Erica Jones

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Updated: Aug 6, 2025, 7:07 PM

Published: Aug 6, 2025, 7:08 PM

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