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Dawson County School System to start process of opting out of statewide floating homestead exemption
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The Board of Education building at 28 Main Street. - photo by Jessica Taylor
Erica Jones
DCN Staff
Updated: Jun 4, 2025, 6:50 PM
Published: Dec 12, 2024, 5:00 PM
The Dawson County Board of Education voted unanimously in this week’s board meeting to begin the process of opting out of the recently passed statewide floating homestead exemption.
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Lanier Technical College celebrates High School Equivalency graduates
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Recently, Lanier Technical College held its annual High School Equivalency graduation ceremony. Photo courtesy of Lanier Technical College.
Erica Jones
DCN Staff
Published: Aug 28, 2025, 7:00 PM
Earlier this week, Lanier Technical College held its annual High School Equivalency graduation ceremony for students who earned their credentials through the college’s Adult Education program.
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