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Campers answer the call of the wild
Brent Troncalli, owner of The Outside World in Dawsonville, is noticing a trend with his business this year. Whenever families spend less on traveling and big vacations, sales for camping go up.

Local spa thanks local bank, state for business funding
Local spa thanks local bank, state for business funding
May 11 was a milestone in the lives of Chad and Nicole Wimpy, owners of Jolie Day Spa, one of the newest businesses the county has recently welcomed.
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Deputy on road to recovery
For nearly two years, Dep. Mickey Gilbertson of the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office has been suffering from kidney problems and is in the process of receiving a much-need transplant.




City adopts $1.16M budget
The Dawsonville City Council adopted its 2009/2010 budget at a special called meeting Monday.




Lion's Club receive awards at convention
At the Lions Club State Convention, held on Jekyll Island June 5-7, the Dawsonville Lions Club received state awards in six categories.




Dawson County Board of Commissioners Regular meeting agenda
A. Roll Call    B. Opening Presentation - First Steps Program - Ms. McKenzie Weaver    C. Pledge of Allegiance    D. Announcements   




County plans to appoint surveyor
Dawson County officials plan to appoint a new county surveyor rather than holding a costly special election in November.




Fireworks to light up park
From live music and children’s activities to food and fireworks, Rock Creek Park is the place to be Friday night for one of the most festive Independence Day celebrations in North Georgia.




Authorities urge safety this holiday weekend
A wreck Monday morning shut down both lanes of Dawson Forest Road after a Dawsonville man left the road way and careened down a 25 foot embankment.




Plan may give ‘teeth’ to park enforcement
Angry parents tossed from youth league games don’t have much to worry about at Dawson County parks.




Indictment: Ex-jailer had relationship with inmate
The former Dawson County Sheriff's detention officer who was arrested in February on child molestation and statutory rape charges is now accused of sexual assault against a female inmate in custody, according to a grand jury indictment filed on June 16.




County offers drug discount card
Dawson County residents now have the opportunity to save up to 20 percent on their prescription drug costs.




Dental care grant aims to aid local children
A $1,000 grant from the local Wal-Mart will benefit dental health needs for children in the community without dental care.




Produce market set to open July 1
Once again the Dawson County Extension Service will host a produce market in Dawsonville.




Teen sentenced in molestation case
A Dawson County teenager convicted as an adult in a child molestation case received a life sentence with a mandatory 25 years to serve in prison, June 16.

Kilough Elementary Cougars win at USA Junior Olympics
Kilough Elementary Cougars win at USA Junior Olympics
Twelve Kilough Elementary School students competed in the USA Jr. Olympics Saturday, June 13.
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Dawson County Board of Commissioners
The G.L. Pete Gilleland Chambers at city hall




City expected to adopt budget $1.16 million Monday
The Dawsonville City Council is expected to adopt its 2009/2010 budget at a special called meeting at 4 p.m. Monday at city hall.

Police academy popular
Police academy popular
About 10 a.m. Friday, a suspected criminal was reportedly sighted in an abandoned house off Elliott Village Road near downtown Dawsonville.
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Breakfast benefits nonprofit
Breakfast benefits nonprofit
Dawson County Family Connection’s first fundraiser served up biscuits and gravy with a side of gratitude.
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Agreement buys local day care a reprieve
The Dawson County commission has given a local day care operator 30 days to catch up on months of back rent before it evicts the center from the county-owned building it occupies.

Late surveyor hailed as champion for community
Late surveyor hailed as champion for community
Friends and family are mourning the loss of Frederick “Fred” C. Youngman, Dawson County’s surveyor, who died June 17.
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Mail carrier indicted on drug charges
A suspended postal worker has been indicted by a Dawson County grand jury on charges that she used her route to deliver drugs.

Adult education advocates gather
Adult education advocates gather
High school never really seemed like the answer for Eric Dowdy.
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For Men Only
For Men Only
On June 6, the Bowen Center for the Arts in downtown Dawsonville held a reception for its current exhibit, “For Men Only.”
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