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Several community businesses surprise, honor local lieutenant passing through hometown
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Dawson County native Lieutenant Jack Zappendorf stands next to the signs installed by three local businesses in his honor. (Photo courtesy of Seanie Zappendorf)
Erica Jones
DCN Staff
Published: Mar 9, 2022, 3:56 PM
Recently, three Dawson County businesses came together to surprise and honor Lieutenant Jack Zappendorf, a Dawson County local who was passing through his hometown on his way to his next assignment.
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Board Meeting (Buford Academy Events)
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Tue, Aug 26
BSA EL Night (Buford Senior Academy Events)
Buford, GA
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B Day (Buford Elementary School Events)
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Sacred Spaces: The Legacy of Black Churches in Cherokee County
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Coloring Therapy for Adults
Murrayville Branch Library
Tue, Aug 26 @10:00am
Community | Tummy Time
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Tue, Aug 26 @11:00am
Early Learning | Toddler Storytime
Buford-Sugar Hill Branch
Tue, Aug 26 @4:00pm
2025 Sugar Hill Farmers Market
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Business After Hours with Northeast Georgia Health System
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Pop-Up Concert: Rodney Appleby
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BHS Curriculum Night (Buford High School Events)
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Arts | Improv Night!
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Precinct Strategy meeting
Blackshear Place Branch Library
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Storytellers Table August Event
Tech Alpharetta 925 North Point Parkway #Suite 130
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Yoga on the Lawn
Flowery Branch City Hall
Tue, Aug 26 @7:00pm
Dawson County ARES Monthly Meeting
Lumpkin County Library
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Atlanta's Funniest
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Sunset Sessions
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UPDATE: Memorial service details announced for former Dawsonville mayor James Grogan
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Photo courtesy of Sara Grogan.
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Updated: Aug 13, 2025, 8:33 PM
Published: Aug 13, 2025, 8:24 PM
Community members are invited to attend the upcoming memorial service for the former Dawsonville mayor.
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