DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – A four-vehicle accident that involves an overturned truck carrying 10,000 pounds of dynamite on Ga. Hwy. 53 near Sundown Way has closed Hwy. 53 in both directions this morning (Sept. 10). The accident occurred east of Ga. 400. Georgia State Patrol, Dawson County Emergency Services the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office are on […]
Read More »23rd Annual Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic is “biggest and best ever”
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – When the 23rd Annual Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic teed off at Chestatee Golf Club Monday, the sky was overcast and temperature bearable. By noon, however, the day was just as hot as the competition. Grey skies closed in late in the day, threatening to drench the late-finishing competitors but […]
Read More »DCHS student charged with making terroristic threats
A 14-year-old Dawson County High School student has been charged with Disruption of a Public School and Terroristic Threats. School Superintendent Dr. Damon Gibbs said, “The Dawson County School System takes all threats seriously and, as always, the safety of our students is our top priority. I want to thank Sheriff Johnson and his staff […]
Read More »Gibson murder trial bound over to Dawson Co. Superior Court
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – The case of the man accused to killing his wife in the parking lot of Fire Station 7 on July 29 has been bound over to Superior Court Jeremy Wade Gibson, 44, appeared in Magistrate Court today (Aug. 14), where the judge found probable cause. Witnesses say Gibson followed his wife, […]
Read More »It’s back to school for Dawson County schools Friday
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – It’s back to school week for Dawson County students. The three-day pre-planning period is already under way and will end Thursday (July 31). Friday marks the start of the 2019-20 school year. Elementary school days will begin at 8:10 a.m. this year and end at 3:05 p.m. Middle schools will operate from […]
Read More »Sheriff Johnson has sole authority to give employees a pay raise
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Dawson County Sheriff Jeff Johnson has had the budget and the authority to give his employees a well-deserved pay raise for the last two years but chose not to do so. As a constitutional officer, elected by the citizens of Dawson County, Johnson has sole discretion over how he manages his budget. […]
Read More »Marcus Sewell enters race for Dawson County Sheriff
PRESS RELEASE DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Marcus Sewell, a veteran law enforcement officer and current member of the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Command Staff where he serves as head of Criminal Investigations, today announced he is a candidate for Sheriff of Dawson County. “For two and a half years, I have witnessed the fiscal and professional […]
Read More »City Council approves contract for beautification of Main Street Park
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Dawsonville City Council last week unanimously approved a contract with Tri Scapes, Inc for beautification of the Main Street Park Area, including installation of sod, irrigation, planting of trees and shrubs in the amount of $126,775.51. Council also approved a staff request to apply for the Local Maintenance Improvement Grant Emergency […]
Read More »Multi-vehicle crash with injuries on Price Road near county line
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — At 2:45 p.m. today (July 6) , Dawson County Fire/EMS responded to a multi-car accident with numerous injuries. The incident was located on Price Road, just inside Dawson County. Three engines and three Med units from Dawson responded, along with a med unit from Hall and […]
Read More »Accident victim waits six hours for help to arrive from Dawson County Sheriff’s Office
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — The victim of a single-vehicle automobile accident last month waited more than six hours for help to arrive from the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office because Sgt. Larry Busher feared the 911 call might be an ambush. Christopher Cody Green was driving a Chevy Trailblazer when it overturned at the approach trail on […]
Read More »BOC tables Dawson Village vote for 30 days
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Dawson County commissioners voted to place a rezoning request by Dawson Village Partners, LLC to build the largest development in county history on hold for 30 days last night (May 16). The controversial project attracted very strong public participation. The meeting room was nearly full and two dozen Dawson County residents rose […]
Read More »Dawsonville man among 82 arrested in child internet sex crimes crackdown
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Chad Sitzwohl, 35 of Dawsonville, has been arrested along with 30 others in a crackdown on child internet sex crimes conducted by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Sitzwohl was arrested April 30 and charged with sexual exploitation of children. Ten ICAC Task Forces in eight states coordinated the operation. […]
Read More »Georgia EPD burning ban begins today
ATLANTA, Ga. – Georgia’s open burning ban began in 54 Georgia counties today The ban prohibits citizens and businesses from burning yard and land-clearing debris from May 1 through September 30. This is in addition to the rule that prohibits the burning of household garbage. Burning household garbage is never allowed anywhere in Georgia. Ground-level […]
Read More »Massive Dawson Village Partners rezoning request goes before Dawson County Planning Commission Tuesday
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Anyone hoping to get a seat at the Dawson County Planning Commission meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, April 16) should arrive early. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Dawson County Government Assembly Room and a standing-room-only crowd is expected to attend to hear a rezoning request that could permit one of […]
Read More »Russell Creek Reservoir information meeting
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Etowah Water and Sewer Authority (EWSA) held an information meeting to share plans with the community for the $40 million Russell Creek Reservoir, which is expected to reach buildout by 2023. The Authority finally received a 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers last July and EWSA Director Brooke […]
Read More »Collins Honored as Innovator in Biotechnology
WASHINGTON — The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) presented Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) with the 2019 Innovator in Technology Award. This award recognizes Members of Congress who have been collaborative partners, advocates, and champions of the biotechnology and life sciences industries. “Innovation is critical to the biotechnology industry and has an incredible impact on our economy […]
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