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DCES unveils new ballistic vests, pet oxygen masks
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Dawson County Fire Chief Danny Thompson, Dawson County Humane Society board member Terri Tragesser, Dawson County Humane Society President Tim Smock and Shelter Director Jason Hutcherson pose with animal oxygen masks that were donated to Dawson County Emergency Services by the Dawson County Humane Society. - photo by Jessica Taylor
During a press conference at Fire Station 2 Monday morning, Dawson County Fire Chief Danny Thompson announced the addition of two new tools that will help first responders serve the community. The Dawson County Humane Society donated six sets of oxygen masks to be used for pets involved in fires. Each set includes three sizes of masks for small, medium and large dogs and cats. Thompson said the masks have already been used in recent fires.
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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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