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The latest on plans for a second gym at Dawson County’s Rock Creek Park
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A second gym building would be built in the eastern area of Dawson County’s Rock Creek Park, on top of an existing parking lot. Graphic courtesy of Dawson County Government.
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Published: May 16, 2025, 2:59 PM
Rock Creek Park patrons are one step closer to seeing another gym building at the sports complex following a recent decision by Dawson County commissioners.
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D Day (Buford Elementary School Events)
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Portrait Painting in Oils Three Day Workshop
Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Thu, Aug 14 @10:00am
Puzzle Week at Murrayville Library
Murrayville Branch Library
Thu, Aug 14 @10:00am
Brain Teaser Week for Adults
Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch
Thu, Aug 14 @1:00pm
Homeschool Program
Elachee Nature Science Center
Thu, Aug 14 @2:00pm
The Basic Building Blocks of Genealogy
Murrayville Branch Library
Thu, Aug 14 @5:30pm
Dungeons & Dragons
Hall County Library System, Gainesville Branch
Thu, Aug 14 @5:30pm
Fall Exhibition Opening Reception
Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Thu, Aug 14 @7:00pm
V. Football vs. Milton - ESPN2 (Buford High School Events)
Buford, GA
Thu, Aug 14 @7:30pm
The Andrews Brothers Dueling Pianos Show - FREE SHOW
37 Main
Thu, Aug 14 @8:00pm
Dad's Garage Comedy Night
Sugar Hill, GA
Thu, Aug 14 @8:00pm
The Swon Brothers - ON SALE SOON
Buford Community Center
Fri, Aug 15 @5:30pm
Sunset Sessions
The Collection at Forsyth
Fri, Aug 15
God, Golf & Girls 10th Anniversary ~ STILL STANDING|GCBN 2025 Year to STAND
Lake Lanier Islands
Fri, Aug 15
Sno Cone Sales (Buford Elementary School Events)
Buford, GA
Fri, Aug 15
E Day (Buford Elementary School Events)
Buford, GA
Fri, Aug 15 @5:00pm
Food Truck Friday
Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Fri, Aug 15 @7:00pm
Latin Night with FREE Dance Lessons
Indio Brewing Co
Fri, Aug 15 @7:30pm
Killer Beaz Live "Best Buzz In Town" Tour
Canton Theater
Fri, Aug 15 @8:00pm
After School Special in Concert at City Center
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These camps are coming to Dawson County in July
magic camp preview
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.
Erica Jones
DCN Staff
Published: Jun 27, 2025, 3:00 PM
As June nears its end and July gets ready to kick off, Dawson County Parks and Rec isn’t slowing down with the fun camp activities it’s offering to the community this summer. Here’s a look at some of the camps the county will be offering this July.
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