Bill Johnson

Help our firefighters give burns the boot

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Dawson County Emergency Services is once again participating in the "Give Burns the Boot" drive. Their effort…

8 years ago

Commissioners approve changes for Riley Place

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Following a public hearing Thursday, the Dawson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a request by Riley…

8 years ago

Father faces charges in crash that killed his daughter

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) said charges will be filed against Lonnie Anderson, 33, of Dawsonville, the…

8 years ago

Commissioners table decision on alcohol ordinance

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. -- The Dawson County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on modifications to the county's alcohol ordinance…

8 years ago

State lawmakers Gooch, Williams and Raffensperger are featured speakers at Dawson Co. GOP meeting

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. -- State Senator Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega) was the featured speaker at the Dawson County Republican Party meeting Tuesday…

8 years ago

Robertson Loia Roof makes offer county can’t refuse

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. -- Dawson County Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Henson was in the process of obtaining quotes for the…

8 years ago

Commissioners approve 52-acre senior-living campus-style development

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. -- A major mixed-use, senior-living campus-style development at Hwy. 400 and Castleberry Road moved one step closer to…

8 years ago

Sheriff asks county to reallocate $397,318.58 remaining in his 2017 budget to 2018

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. -- Dawson County Sheriff Jeff Johnson has asked the Board of Commissioners to reallocate $397,318.58 that was left…

9 years ago

Judge rules against sheriff’s lawsuit against county

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Senior Superior Court Judge Fred A. Bishop has ruled against Dawson County Sheriff Jeff Johnson in his…

9 years ago

Former Mayor Grogan upbeat despite court ruling

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Former Dawsonville Mayor James Grogan was surprisingly upbeat Wednesday despite the fact that Superior Court Judge C.…

9 years ago

School board approves non-resident students on split vote

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – A divided Dawson County School Board approved a policy Monday that allows non-resident students from grades kindergarten…

9 years ago

Five qualify for May 22 General Primary election

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. -- It’s qualifying week for the May 22 General Primary Election. Tim Satterfield and Scott Allen qualified Monday…

9 years ago

Dawson County Junior High student arrested

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. - A 13-year-old Dawson County Junior High School student remains in custody today after being charged with making…

9 years ago

Commissioners expected to say no to pay hike

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Elected officials rarely say “thanks but no thanks” to a proposed pay raise. However, that is what…

9 years ago

Wade seeks flexibility in education tax spending

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Board member William Wade made a plea during Monday’s Dawson County Board of Education meeting for citizen…

9 years ago

Dawson County salutes veterans on Veterans Day

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. -- The Dawson County Veterans Administration Office honored veterans and active duty military personnel Monday and they included…

7 years ago