DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – Emergency Services Director/Fire Chief Danny Thompson will alert the Board of Commissioners during Thursday’s work session that the county is losing paramedics at an alarming rate to other counties that offer greater salaries and benefits. The work session will begin at 4 p.m. to be followed immediately by a voting session. […]
Read More »Sanford family attorney threatens Sheriff’s Office with $50 million wrongful death lawsuit
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office is on notice it could be facing a $50 million lawsuit following the death of 18-year-old Jonathan Sanford in the Dawson County Detention Center in June 2020. In an ante litem notice delivered last week, the Sanford family attorney AJ Richman states: “The Dawson County Sheriff’s […]
Read More »Parental Accountable Court reaches $1M in collections
Write Up Provided by Ms. Jessi Emmett, Director of the NEJC’s Treatment Services Department. Pictures provided by NEJC The Northeastern Judicial Circuit is proud to announce that under the direction of Superior Court Judge Bonnie Chessher Oliver, the circuit’s Parental Accountability Court becomes the first in the State of Georgia to collect over $1 million […]
Read More »Dawson County voters approve SPLOST VII
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Most election-weary Dawson County voters showed no interest in going to the polls amid a torrential rainstorm Tuesday. Thus, with less than five percent of registered voters participating, the $60 million, 6-year Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) passed, 829-228. Dawsonville Mayor Mike Eason was happy with the outcome. “It’s […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners will consider new mobile home policy for Dawson County Thursday
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Planning Director Jameson Kinley will present a proposed mobile home ordinance that will regulate all mobile homes moving into or within the county during the Board of Commissioners work session Thursday at 4p.m. The county does not have a minimum standard code for mobile homes and commissioners believe it is in […]
Read More »Dawson County voters to decide fate of penny tax Tuesday
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Tuesday is Election Day in Dawson County, the day when voters will decide the fate of a $60 million, 6-year Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. With voter approval, the county plans to spend $45,320,000 on major projects like road and culvert improvement ($16.4 million), a new Emergency Operations Center and […]
Read More »Congressman Clyde Introduces the “Ensuring SAFE-T Act”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) issued the following statement announcing the introduction of a new piece of legislation protecting 2nd Amendment rights: “Today, I introduced the Ensuring Second Amendment Freedoms are Executed Timely Act, also known as the ‘Ensuring SAFE-T Act,’ a critical piece of legislation which will prevent the government from delaying […]
Read More »Retiring Family Connection Director Nancy Stites honored at county commission meeting
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. –Prior to the voting session Thursday, the Board of Commissioners took time to honor Nancy Stites, retiring Director of Dawson County Family Connection for her 15 years of service to that organization and to the community. Family Connection is a partnership of organizations working with families to research the needs of children […]
Read More »Dawsonville will apply for GEFA grant to install solar panels at wastewater facility
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Monday’s City Council meeting lasted just over one hour and required only a single vote. Finance Administrator Robin Gazaway informed Council of a grant opportunity available through the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority that could pay up to $200,000 to local governments that install solar panels. Council members discussed the possibility of placing […]
Read More »Update from the Gold Dome: Week Seven
Week seven under the Gold Dome brought us five legislative days in which we passed numerous bills and held several committee meetings. As we inch closer to Crossover Day, our days here in the Capitol have stretched longer, but are nonetheless crucial to passing comprehensive bills. As always, I am dedicated to supporting the legislation […]
Read More »Rep. Andrew Clyde denounces H.R. 1319, Speaker Pelosi’s Payoff to Progressives Act
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Andrew Clyde issued the following statement Friday, denouncing H.R. 1319, commonly known as the Payoff to Progressives Act: “H.R. 1319, Speaker Pelosi’s $1.9 trillion so-called ‘stimulus’ package, is nothing more than a payoff to progressives at taxpayer expense. The Payoff to Progressives Act doesn’t incentivize schools to reopen, fails to encourage people to […]
Read More »City Council to consider Solar Resiliency Program Matching Grant
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – City Council members will consider applying for the Solar Resiliency Program Grant to fund installation of a solar panels at City Hall and possibly the wastewater treatment plant when they meet Monday (March 1). The grant, offered by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority is an 85/15 matching grant that could provide up […]
Read More »Early voting on $60 million SPLOST starts Monday
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — The dust has barely settled following January’s special election in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race but Dawson County Republicans and Democrats will return to the polls starting Monday (Feb 22) to vote on a $60 million, 6-year Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. Early voting will last until Friday, March 12. Local […]
Read More »Board approves two new residential subdivisions
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga – County Commissioners approved the development of two new subdivisions during Thursday’s voting session but tabled another to give the developer and nearby property owners time to work out a compromise. Speaking as the agent for the property owners, attorney George Butler requested rezoning 111.9 acres on Dawson Forest Road near the […]
Read More »BOC to consider renewal of agreement with Georgia Forestry Commission Thursday
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – Director of Emergency Services Danny Thompson will ask the Board of Commissioners to renew a Memorandum of Understanding with the Georgia Forestry Commission during Thursday’s work session. The agreement will facilitate the purchase and operation of Georgia Forestry equipment and trucks at a reduced cost to address response to urban wildlife […]
Read More »Tues. Feb 16 is online learning for Dawson schools
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Due to significant concerns of icy roadways, Dawson County Schools will have an online learning day for all students Tuesday (Feb. 16). Full time virtual student schedules will remain the same. 12 month employees should report only when safe to do so.”
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