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Man in crash with tour bus dies
The elderly man involved in a collision with a tour bus in Dawson County Wednesday morning has died.  




Dawson County Board of Commissioners
A. Roll call    B. Opening presentation - 2010 Citizens Academy - Cathy Brooks      C. Pledge of Allegiance    D. Announcements   




Ceremony planned for fire station
Fire service in Dawson County’s Liberty community has come a long way from its roots almost four decades ago.




Authorities probe possible stabbing
Authorities are investigating an apparent stabbing that left a 26-year-old man hospitalized Tuesday in critical condition.




Regional development honors local mayor
Almost three decades have passed since Dawsonville Mayor Joe Lane Cox attended his first regional development meeting.




Domestic terrorism charges dismissed
Domestic terrorism charges have been dropped against two local soldiers accused of tossing training grenades into a crowd last month.

‘You’re a team’
‘You’re a team’
As Sgt. Steve Pamplin watched high school students arrive for class last week, he noticed something remarkable.
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Talks on water to continue
Officials with the city of Dawsonville and Etowah Water and Sewer Authority said they made headway last week in discussions to resolve a months-long water service dispute.




Humane society presents audit
An auditor with a Marietta accounting firm gave the Dawson County Humane Society’s finances a clean bill of health.




Principal chosen for class
The principal of Dawson County High School has been selected to take part in a statewide program that promotes leadership in school administrators.




Lake group having trouble staying afloat
The drought produced the group. Higher water levels on Lake Lanier may be causing it to sink.

Man charged with child molestation
Man charged with child molestation
A 53-year-old Dawson County man was arrested Monday on charges that he molested a young boy.
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Store owner, worker face charges
Store owner, worker face charges
Two people face drug charges after an undercover sting Friday afternoon at a local convenience store.
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Official had been demoted in spring
According to her personnel file, Dawsonville’s highest non-elected official was disciplined by the mayor this spring, nearly three months before she was dismissed.

‘Outdoor playground’
‘Outdoor playground’
A Dawson County official posed the question to a crowd of more than 50 at the local library: “What if we could turn this county into the outdoor playground of Atlanta?”
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Bond set for two soldiers in explosion
An attorney for one of three Dahlonega soldiers accused of tossing grenade simulators into a Dawsonville crowd earlier this month said his client cannot pay the $200,000 bond a judge set Aug. 19.

Association has new executive director
Association has new executive director
After its longtime leader left for California, the Lake Lanier Association didn’t have to look long and hard for a new replacement.
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City, authority meet today over dispute
The city of Dawsonville and the Etowah Water and Sewer Authority plan to huddle today in hopes of burying the hatchet.




Drug court recognizes graduate
Rhonda Randolph is a drug addict.

Charges likely in wreck
Charges likely in wreck
Charges likely will be filed in connection with a three-vehicle wreck on Hwy. 53 that sent three people to area hospitals Aug. 18.
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Play cottage honors longtime librarian
Play cottage honors longtime librarian
Staff at the Dawson County Library have honored the work of a late children’s librarian by adding something fun for the kids at the local branch.
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Locals receive scholarships
A fast food restaurant chain honored Dawsonville residents Caitlyn Carr and Amelia Ledford last week with scholarships for $1,000 each.




Contest promotes patriotism
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is holding its annual youth essay competitions for Georgia students.




Department taking ideas for road improvements
When it comes to planning for long-range improvement projects, the Georgia Department of Transportation is hoping to get input from the community.




Casino night benefits shelter
Critters living at the local animal shelter hope you’re feeling lucky Saturday for the Dawson County Humane Society’s inaugural Lucky Dog Casino night.







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