COMMERCE, Ga — Recently introduced Congressional Candidate Michael Boggus, who is running for Ninth District Congress in the state of Georgia, has established his campaign ideas upon the basis of family, ambition, and patriotism. Growing up in Gainesville, Michael has experienced firsthand the necessity of working in diligence and consistency to attain his financial and […]
Read More »Four suspects in the Hannah Bender murder case will be arraigned in Superior Court March 12
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – Four suspects indicted in connection with the murder of Hannah Bender last September will be arraigned in Superior Court next month. Austin Todd Stryker, Dylan Patrick Reid, Isaac Huff and Jerry Nesbit Harper are scheduled to appear before Judge Kathlene F. Gosselin on March 12. Authorities believe the 21-year-old woman was […]
Read More »Doug Sherrill to run for Dist. 9 State Representative
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Former Lumpkin County Commissioner Doug Sherill has announced that he is a candidate for District 9 State Representative. “After careful consideration and prayer, I am officially announcing my candidacy for the Georgia State House of Representatives, 9th District,” Sherill said. “My wife and kids support me 100% in this endeavor and that […]
Read More »Body of missing AT hiker found Wednesday
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Searchers Wednesday (Feb 19) located the body of 60-year-old Eddie Noonkester, who was reported missing Friday while hiking on the Appalachian Trail. More than 200 staff personnel from 25 agencies and volunteers searched the treacherous terrain tirelessly through several downpours for four days looking for the North Carolina man. The search […]
Read More »Dawson Schools have online learning day Friday
“Due to concerns with hazardous road conditions caused by dropping temperatures, Dawson County Schools will have an online learning day on Friday, February 21. Elementary schools will follow “B” schedule. As always the safety of our students and staff is our primary concern. 12 month employees report when safe to do so.”
Read More »Winter weather advisory in effect until 1 a.m. Friday
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — A winter weather advisory remains in effect unti 1 a.m. Friday (Feb. 21) for Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin and White counties, including the cities of Dahlonega and Cleveland * WHAT…Mixture of rain and wet snow transitioning to all snow. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch except up to two inches in the […]
Read More »Ethics Board unanimously rejects city’s complaint against Post 4 Councilman Mark French
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – It took the Dawsonville Board of Ethics less than an hour Wednesday (Feb. 19) to unanimously reject the City’s complaint that Post 4 Councilman Mark French violated the City’s Code of Ethics. In a complaint signed by former City Councilman Jason Power, Councilman Jacob Phillips and Councilman Stephen Tolson last November, the […]
Read More »Forsyth County attorney will run for U.S. Congress
CUMMING, GA – Ethan Underwood, a successful property rights attorney who previously served as Chairman of Forsyth County Republican Party and 2nd Vice Chair of the 9th Congressional District Republican Party, has announced his campaign for U.S. Congress. Current GA09 Representative Doug Collins recently announced his decision to run for U.S. Senate. “I am running […]
Read More »Council amends ordinance to allow gravel roads into city road maintenance program
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Dawsonville City Council approved a pair of ordinance amendments during a 30-minute meeting Monday. The first will allow gravel roads to be adopted into the city’s road maintenance program under special circumstances. The second provides penalties for violations of the city’s water and sewer ordinance. Council also unanimously approved a Farmer’s […]
Read More »Search for missing hiker enters third day
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — A multi-agency search for a North Carolina man reported missing during what was to have been a through hike along the Appalachian Trail entered a third day Tuesday. Dawson County Public Safety Director Danny Thompson said during a morning press that Eddie Noonkester, 60, was reported missing Sunday morning. He is […]
Read More »Hiker reported missing on Appalachian Trail
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Dawson County Emergency Services will hold a 10:30 a.m. press conference today (Feb. 18) to update the public on the search for Eddie Noonkester. Noonkester was reported missing after he began a hike on the Appalachian Trail Friday. Family members say Noonkester called them on Sunday morning and appeared to […]
Read More »Update from the Gold Dome: Week 5
By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R — Dahlonega) Our fifth week of business under the Gold Dome came to an end on Friday and represented a week where we were squarely focused on the budget. This week, the Senate did not convene for any legislative days and, instead, held a series of Appropriations subcommittee meetings in […]
Read More »Veteran firefighter Dooley promoted to Div. Chief
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Dawson County Fire Chief Danny Thompson has announced the selection of Jason Dooley, a 13-year veteran of the Dawson County Fire and Emergency Services Department, as the department’s Division Chief of Operations and Training. The announcement follows an extensive search where Chief Dooley excelled during the interview process against highly qualified […]
Read More »Dawsonville City Council meets Monday
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Dawsonville City Council is expected to approve a Farmer’s Market Pavilion rental fee schedule and a 2020 lease for the Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery during a combined work session and regular meeting at 5 p.m. Mon. Feb. 17 in the G.L. Gilleland Council Chambers on the second floor at City Hall. Cross […]
Read More »Billy Thurmond talks about re-election campaign
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – In discussing his decision to campaign for a second term, County Commission Chairman Billy Thurmond said, “I enjoy trying to make the county better. I’ve served the citizens of the county over 40 years and I still have the desire to do that. I think I’m providing a good service so […]
Read More »Flash Flood Watch in effect in Dawson County
The National Weather Service at Peachtree City has issued a flash flood watch until 1 p.m. today (Thurs., Feb.13)for the following counties: Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Polk-including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, and Cartersville. The Flash Flood Watch continues for portions of north central Georgia…northeast Georgia and northwest Georgia…including the following areas…in north central Georgia…Cherokee…Dawson…Fannin…Gilmer… Lumpkin…Pickens and […]
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