NOTE: The dates for the planning commission hearing and Board of Commissioners hearing were incorrectly published in the initial reporting of this article. We apologize for any confusion The correct dates are listed below. DAWSONVILLE, Ga. -Dawsonville Village Partners is proposing a mixed-use development to be located on a 974-acre site at the northwest corner […]
Read More »Collins introduces bill to lower prescription drug cost
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Doug Collins reintroduced key legislation last week aimed at lowering the cost of prescription medication and increasing transparency in the drug pricing process. Introduction of this legislation comes after President Trump called on Congress to directly address the rising cost of prescription drugs during his State of the Union address. H.R. […]
Read More »Tourism industry sets new record for economic impact
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Numbers released last week at Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the State Capitol show that the state’s tourism industry, and the tourism industry in Dawson County, generated a record-breaking economic impact in 2017. The day brings hospitality and arts industry professionals from around the state to downtown Atlanta to celebrate the […]
Read More »It’s official: NGHS to build hospital in Lumpkin Co.
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) announced plans to offer hospital services at the former home of Chestatee Regional Hospital later this year and begin developing a new replacement hospital along Georgia 400 in Lumpkin County. “We’re thrilled to share this exciting news, which ensures people in and around Lumpkin County will have […]
Read More »Five people injured in Dawson County wreck Thursday
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Five people were injured in a single-vehicle accident on Hwy. 136 West between New Hope Road and Crane Road this afternoon (Feb. 1). Dawson County Emergency Services Director Danny Thompson said, “First arriving units found one vehicle down an embankment containing five patients. Dawson Fire responded with two engines, two […]
Read More »Dawson firefighters respond to back-to-back fires Friday
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danny Thompson 678-410-1738 January 25, 2018 DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Dawson County Fire units responded to back to back structure fires on Friday (Jan. 25). The first structure fire dispatched at 2:27 p.m. was located at 92 Dogwood Way. Dawson County E911 received multiple reports of this fire while units […]
Read More »Citizens will have one more chance to provide input into the county’s future growth Thursday
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Dawson County Board of Commissioners will hold one final public hearing on the proposed 2018 comprehensive plan when it meets in a voting session Thursday (Jan. 10) at 4 p.m. in the Dawson County Government Center Assembly Room. The plan is one of the county’s most important documents because it serves […]
Read More »Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, GBI investigate possible murder-suicide
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called to assist with crime scene processing at what is believed to be a murder-suicide on Crane Road in Dawson County today. At approximately 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, the Dawson County 911 center received a call about a shooting at that location. When Dawson County Sheriff’s Office […]
Read More »Fausett, Satterfield, Armstrong take oath of office
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Probate Court Judge Jennifer Burt administered the oath of office and the loyalty oath to three of Dawson County’s elected officials Thursday. Burt has been the county’s probate judge for nearly a quarter of a century. “I’m looking forward to what 2019 has to offer,” she said. “We’ve got a lot of […]
Read More »Hamby, Headley honored for outstanding achievement during Thursday work session
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — The Dawson County Board of Commissioners had a busy work session agenda Thursday, but took time out to honor two individuals for very special accomplishments – County Manager David Headley and District 3 Commissioner Jimmy Hamby. Hamby will be retiring from the Board at the end of the month following eight years […]
Read More »Officials say resignation of volunteers won’t affect ISO or fire protection for Wildcat Community
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Dawson County officials issued the following press release Monday: “Dawson County Emergency Services continues to provide fire and medical coverage to the Wildcat Community. The agency stands ready and is prepared to serve this community. In no way do the recent resignations of Station 8 volunteer support personnel members affect the ISO […]
Read More »Fire Station 8 volunteers a no-show at training submit their resignations instead
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – As of Thursday (Dec. 6), Dawson County Fire Station 8 which serves the Wildcat Community is unmanned. A tense situation came to a head on Tuesday when the 13 volunteer firefighters who work there refused a directive from Dawson County Fire and Emergency Services Director Danny Thompson to attend a mandatory training […]
Read More »Dawson Co. sergeant charged with assaulting his wife
WOODSTOCK, Ga. – A Dawson County Sheriff’s Office sergeant was arrested in Cherokee County Sunday and charged with assaulting his wife over the weekend. Richard Anthony, 45, of Woodstock works at the Dawson County Detention Center. According to the incident report, a family member contacted the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office to report Anthony had physically […]
Read More »County budget approval postponed two weeks
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Approval of Dawson County’s $27.1 million FY 2019 budget will have wait a few more weeks after commissioners made several recommendations, including the elimination of one new position in the fire department, hiring the position of public information officer and extending library hours during Thursday’s third public hearing. Commissioners voted to table […]
Read More »BOC holds second public hearing on budget
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Dawson County Board of Commissioners held a work session and the second of three public hearings on the proposed 2019 budget of $27,130,089 Thursday. Commissioners will hold the final hearing Thursday Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. in the County Administration Building. The proposed budget includes 23 new employees –19 full-time […]
Read More »James Grogan’s fight with the City of Dawsonville goes to the Georgia Supreme Court Wednesday
ATLANTA, Ga. — Oral arguments in the case of Grogan v. City of Dawsonville will begin Wednesday afternoon in the Georgia Supreme Court, 40 Capitol Square in Atlanta. The Dawsonville City Council voted to remove former Mayor James Grogan from office in May 2017, following a city council-initiated investigation into alleged misuse of city funds. […]
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