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Commission to consider new wireless internet option
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Paladin Wireless President Steve Fortman presents the board of commissioners with a proposal to bring his companys internet services to Dawsonville, starting with installing antennae, like the one pictured, on top of the Dawson County Government Center. - photo by Allie Dean Dawson County News
The board of commissioners is expected to vote Thursday on a proposal from Paladin Wireless, a small company out of Royston that wishes to put two of their antennae on top of the Dawson County Government Center. District 2 Commissioner Chris Gaines facilitated the proposal as part of his efforts to bring more wireless internet access and better connectivity to the citizens of Dawson County. "One of the things that I've heard continually from citizens is the lack of options and issues that they've experienced with their internet provider," Gaines said.
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First Baptist Church hosts celebration with stunt show
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A member of the Real Encounter ministry does a BMX bike stunt at the event on Sunday. - photo by Rio White
The First Baptist Church of Dawsonville hosted its Vacation Bible School kick-off event on Sunday, June 5, complete with inflatables, a petting zoo, bluegrass music and a stunt show featuring a motorcycle and BMX bikes.
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