DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Dawson County Planning Commission voted Tuesday to recommend approval of what was once known as Etowah Village – a massive 518-acre mixed use development – to the Board of Commissioners. But first, the developer had to agree to some major concessions. The development is bordered on the east by Ga. 400 […]
Read More »Planning Commission set to hear Etowah Village rezoning request again
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — On Sept. 17 at 6 p.m., in the Dawson County Administration Building, the Planning Commission will hear a request it has heard once before — with some modifications. The owners of a 518-acre parcel of land where the Etowah Village development was proposed have brought back a request to rezone the property […]
Read More »Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze Celebrates Dawson County
PRESS RELEASE DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — A long-time staple in Dawson County will be kicking off its fall season with a new look and location. Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze is now located at 125 Bannister Road in Dawsonville. The maze is slated to open Saturday, September 14 at 10 a.m. Every year, Uncle Shuck’s designs the […]
Read More »Collins demands more answers from Corps of Engineers
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.), Jody Hice (R-Ga.), Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), Rick Allen (R-Ga.) and Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) sent a second letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) demanding a more thorough explanation on the anticipated cost increase for dock and facility permits. On June […]
Read More »City Council to amend ordinances at Monday’s meeting
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Dawsonville City Council will hold a combined work session and regular meeting Monday (Aug. 19) in the G.L. Gilleland Council Chambers on second floor starting at 5:30 p.m. During the regular meeting, Council will consider an amendment to Meeting Room Rules and Regulations. A public hearing will be held to consider […]
Read More »Friends want people to know the real Amy Alexandria Gibson
Dawsonville, Ga. – A grief stricken college friend of murder victim Amy Alexandria Gibson came forward last week to say she wanted to let the public know who her friend “Alex” really is. “I want her story told because she is not here to tell it,” said Susan Stute who has been the victim’s friend […]
Read More »City approves LED lighting for Main Street Park
The Dawsonville City Council approved an expenditure of $119.275 for lighting at Main Street Park during Monday’s meeting. Georgia Power will provide 16-foot high LED lights and funding will be from city’s General Fund. Council unanimously approved road closures for the Moonshine Festival that will be held Oct. 25-27. State roads to be closed include […]
Read More »God, Guns and Cycles raises $2,200 for murder victim’s family
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Saturday’s God, Guns and Cycles ride/cruise to benefit the family of Amy Alexandria Gibson surpassed all expectations. Approximately 100 cars and motorcycles made the trek from Dawsonville to Dahlonega, raising $2,200 along the way. Gibson was shot to death last week in the parking lot of Dawson County Fire Station 7, leaving […]
Read More »Saturday ride/cruise to benefit children of slain mother
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Once again, the citizens of Dawson County are coming together for the common good. This Saturday (Aug. 3) a benefit ride/cruise is being organized by God, Guns and Cycles, a motorcycle ministry to benefit the young children whose mother Amy Alexandria Gibson, was murdered outside Fire Station 7 in Dawsonville Monday. Sadly, […]
Read More »Lloyd Crane Center reopens with ribbon cutting ceremony
(Feature Image: Commission Chairman Billy Thurmond (left) talks to Lloyd Crane prior to Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony) DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Lloyd Crane’s dedication to building ballfields, a gymnasium and an overall recreation program so that every child in Dawson County would have a place to play spans three decades. The county rewarded his effort by naming […]
Read More »President Trump signs Collins’ bill to stop IRS abuse
WASHINGTON– President Donald J. Trump today signed the Taxpayer First Act into law, which includes Rep. Doug Collins’ (R-Ga.) Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT Act. “For too long, hardworking individuals and small business owner — like Andrew Clyde — have fallen victim as the IRS has abused civil asset forfeiture. With the RESPECT Act finally b — coming […]
Read More »City Council adopts FY 2019-20 budget
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Dawsonville City Council adopted the $7,006,090 FY 2019-2020 budget during the Monday’s regular meeting. The general fund revenue and expenditures are balanced at $2,174,484. SPLOST VI revenue is projected to be raise $1,812,812, an increase of approximately $425,000 from last year’s budget. The council held the first public hearing on May 20. […]
Read More »240-unit apartment complex on Tuesday planning commission agenda
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — The Dawson County Planning Commission will hear a request by Judd Hughes to rezone 40 acres on Dawson Forest Road from Residential Agricultural to Residential Multi Family for the purpose of building a 240-unit apartment complex when it meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Government Center Assembly Room. The property is […]
Read More »State troopers plan busy Memorial Day weekend
ATLANTA –The Georgia State Patrol is urging drivers who will be traveling throughout the state this weekend to make safety a priority. This year’s Memorial Day 78-hour holiday travel period will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 24, and end at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 27. During the holiday period, state troopers will […]
Read More »BOC will vote on massive Etowah Village development Thursday
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Dawson County Commissioners are set to make a decision on one of the largest developments in the county’s history during the voting session that starts at 6 p.m. Thursday. The Planning Commission voted 3-2 last month to recommend denial of the Dawson Village Partners rezoning request that would include 2,175 residential units, […]
Read More »BOC will consider employee compensation study Thursday
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Dawson County Board of Commissioners will hold a 4 p.m. work session Thursday (Dec. 5) in the Dawson County Government Center Assembly Room, 25 Justice Way in Dawsonville, followed by a voting session at 6 p.m. During the 6 p.m. voting session Dr. Donald Long of the Management Advisory Group will […]
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