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“Young people are seriously worried about our future.” Why this local group went to Washington to discuss climate change

More than 900 Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteers recently went to Washington, D.C. to discuss environmental issues with their elected officials. Photo courtesy of Ga-06 Chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby

07052023 CLIMATE ISSUES GROUP 1 — More than 900 Citizens’ Climate Lobby volunteers recently went to Washington, D.C. to discuss environmental issues with their elected officials. Photo courtesy of Ga-06 Chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby

Kelly Whitmire

DCN Regional Staff

Published: Jul 5, 2023, 6:11 PM

A local group recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to discuss climate issues with their lawmakers.

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UPDATE: Memorial service details announced for former Dawsonville mayor James Grogan

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0813 GROGAN v2 — Photo courtesy of Sara Grogan.

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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