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Dawson County Schools to provide free meals to children over the summer. Here’s what to know

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DCN Staff

Published: May 21, 2025, 2:32 PM

This summer, Dawson County Schools will once again provide free meals to local children while school is not in session. Here’s what to know and how you can participate in the annual program.

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10222025 RETIRED EDUCATORS — On Oct. 21, Dawsonville Mayor John Walden signed a proclamation for Georgia Retired Educators Day. - photo by Erica Jones

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Published: Oct 22, 2025, 7:36 PM

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