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By the numbers: How Dawson County is tackling fire, EMS staffing challenges so far in 2024
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Dawson County Fire and Emergency Services headquarters, also known as Station 1, is located at 393 Memory Lane in Dawsonville.
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Updated: Apr 3, 2024, 3:17 PM
Published: Mar 26, 2024, 7:26 PM
Several months after Dawson County officials took steps to help stem a fire and emergency services staffing shortage, the changes are showing some signs of success.
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Person found dead in Dawsonville Kroger parking lot
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Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Published: Sep 4, 2025, 4:03 PM
Authorities responded to the scene Wednesday evening.
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