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Wondering what “Rally for Rodney” is? Community rallies around local father needing lung transplant
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Many people have recently purchased “Rally for Rodney” signs to support Rodney Castleberry, who is in need of a double-lung transplant. - photo by Julia Hansen
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Updated: Oct 15, 2021, 1:06 PM
Published: Oct 14, 2021, 10:28 PM
Have you noticed the “Rally for Rodney” signs popping up all around Dawsonville? One campaign has quickly gained steam, with signs popping up on home and business roadsides locally and beyond, all to help one Dawson County husband and father. After years of giving to others in the area through prayer and other resources, Rodney Castleberry and his family are now seeing that same generosity as they raise funds for his double-lung transplant.
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These 2 local nonprofits receive $5,000-plus in grants from Dawsonville Food Lion
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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
Julia Hansen
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Published: Aug 13, 2025, 4:31 PM
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