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What it used to be like working as a moonshiner in Dawson County
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Dawson County native Dwight Bearden speaks about moonshining during the Dawson County Historical Society’s April meeting. - photo by Erica Jones
Erica Jones
DCN Staff
Published: Apr 27, 2023, 7:12 PM
Dawson County is well known for many reasons, but two of the biggest things that people know the county for are its rich history with NASCAR and with moonshining.
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Dawsonville’s moonshine and racing history displayed as part of BRAG week
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Dwight Bearden speaks at the "Moonshine and Racing" event held at the Georgia Racing HOF yesterday. - photo by Rio White
Rio White
Dawson County News
Published: Jun 4, 2025, 8:55 PM
Two men with deep ties to Dawson County’s history had the chance to talk about the county they hold dear at a special event held last night at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame.
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