It’s become as much a Thanksgiving tradition as football and turkey — lining up at midnight to get a jump start on the Christmas gift list on what has become the biggest shopping day in America. This year was no different, and Dawson County’s shopping venues were as busy as ever with shoppers and families searching for the best deals. “This is when families and friends kick off their holiday traditions,” said Taylor Bennett, director of marketing & business development at the North Georgia Premium Outlets.