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Suspect arrested for murder of Dawsonville woman found in woods near downtown Cumming
GBI officials have identified a Dawsonville woman whose body was recently found near downtown Cumming and said a man has been arrested on murder charges in New Jersey in connection with her death.
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Dawson swim team ready for action
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Dawson County High Schools new swim team started practice last week in preparation for the swimmers first meet on Nov. 6 in Cherokee County. - photo by For the Dawson County News
Dawson County High School may not have a local arena for its new swim team to practice, but that won't stop a dozen committed swimmers from training for their first meet. The team held its first practice at the Cumming Aquatic Center last week with plans for the swimmers to compete in their inaugural meet on Nov. 6 in Cherokee County. Linda Sperin, a teacher at Black's Mill Elementary who previously helped coach the county's park and recreation swim team, has agreed to serve as the new team's head coach.