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These two Dawson students selected to attend ARC STEM summer camp in Tennessee
Freeze warning issued for Monday night, Tuesday morning in Dawson County
Dawson County Schools to run on a two-hour delay Monday
This road will be closed for nearly seven months as construction continues for Russell Creek Reservoir
These Dawson students were recognized for their academic and athletic achievements at a recent school board meeting
Lumpkin County business owner qualifies to run for State Senate District 51 seat
This property management professional is challenging the incumbent for Dawson County’s District 3 commissioner seat
Alexa Bruce qualifies to run for Dawson County District 3 commissioner seat
Dawson County veterinarian Seth Stowers qualifies to run for District 1 commissioner seat
Here are the candidates who qualified for the local, state and federal races in Dawson County
How to sign up for 5K to support injured Dawson County Sheriff’s Office captain
When fixes are coming to this Dawson County park feature
How to “make a splash” for childhood literacy at this nonprofit's annual fundraiser
South Forsyth grad drowns while fly fishing in Dawson County
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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