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Dawson County schools sit above state average in these scores
UNG unveils plans for ‘transformational’ renovations at Gainesville, Dahlonega campuses
Developing Dawson: How much has Dawson County’s housing grown?
Dawsonville City Council splits vote on extending moratorium. What’s next
UPDATE: Community meeting set to discuss Dawsonville gun-discharge rules
Here are the latest results for the District 2 Public Service Commission race
Here are the latest results for the District 3 Public Service Commission race
Results for Dawsonville City Council's Post 4 race are in
Dawson County voted on updates to new homestead exemptions. Here's what they decided
Rep. Rich McCormick’s Cumming office temporarily closed. Here's how to get help from his staff
What to know for the annual Dawson Feed the Hungry Christmas event in Dawsonville
Dawson County bus driver and family lose their home to a fire. How you can help
How these downtown, Ga. 400-area kitchen fared on their latest health inspections
Dawson County civic group distributes over 1,800 meals through annual Thanksgiving dinner
What Georgia farmers and their urban partners mean for areas like Dawsonville
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FLAG FOOTBALL: Dawson County closes debut season with playoff defeat
Starting from scratch, 19-year-old Luke Yarbrough drives his way up racing’s ladder
WRESTLING: Dawson County picks up big wins at Amicalola Duals
SWIMMING: Dawson County shows off young talent, growth early in season
SOFTBALL: This Tigers softball player committed to play in college
Former DCN co-owner J.D. Swartz passes away
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What to know about this year’s Veterans Day parade
This November, veterans in Dawson County will be honored with the annual Veterans Day lunch and parade. Here’s what to know.
October 28, 2025
These 11 Dawson County teachers received classroom grants from Amicalola EMC
Recently, Amicalola EMC gave Bright Ideas classroom grants to teachers across its service area, including 11 Dawson County teachers.
October 28, 2025
The circus is coming back to Dawson County next week. Here’s what to know.
Next week, the Venardos Circus is returning to Dawson County. Here’s what to know and how you can get tickets.
October 30, 2025
PHOTOS: 58th annual Mountain Moonshine Festival draws crowds to Dawsonville
Last weekend, thousands of people flocked to Dawsonville’s downtown area for the 58th annual Mountain Moonshine Festival.
October 26, 2025
Here’s an inside look at the progress on the nearly $100M Russell Creek Reservoir project
Just over six months since breaking ground in Dawson County, work on the Russell Creek Reservoir project is coming along and currently ahead of schedule.
October 23, 2025
Local retired educators honored by mayor for Georgia Retired Educators Day
This week, a group of men and women were recognized by Dawsonville Mayor John Walden ahead of Georgia Retired Educators Day.
October 22, 2025
Here’s a look at the newly approved 2026 city meeting calendar
The city council and other city boards now have their meeting dates set for 2026.
October 21, 2025
Downtown Development Authority awards grants to downtown coffee shop and incoming seafood restaurant
Two downtown businesses will benefit from grants awarded to them by Dawsonville’s Downtown Development Authority.
October 20, 2025
What to know about this year’s Mountain Moonshine Festival
On Oct. 24, the 58th annual Mountain Moonshine Festival will start in Dawson County. Here’s what to know about this year’s festival.
October 21, 2025
“Hell’s Gates” haunted house alternative returning to Dawson County this month
This October, “Hell’s Gates”, a haunted house alternative, is returning to Dawson County for its 2025 season.
October 17, 2025