WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaking before a House Judiciary subcommittee, Wednesday, Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) called for changes in H-2A program — a section of the Immigration and Nationality Act that authorizes lawful admission into the United States of temporary non-immigrant workers to perform agricultural labor or services of a temporary or seasonal nature. “My Congressional […]
Read More »Collins bill would reduce barriers to international adoption
WASHINGTON — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) today introduced H.R. 1952, the Intercountry Adoption Information Act, to remove obstacles for American families pursuing overseas adoption. “Millions of children at home and abroad are in need of a loving home, and families all across the globe are eager to provide them with […]
Read More »County names retired Air Force Master Sergeant Lisa Green new human resources director
DAWSONVILE, Ga. – Dawson County Manager David Headley announced today (March 22) that retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Lisa Green has been named as the county’s new Director of Human Resources. “I enthusiastically welcome Lisa to our team,” Headley said. “She was chosen from a number of extremely qualified candidates. Lisa was selected for […]
Read More »Thurmond’s vote is decisive in Crystal Falls development
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Against a unanimous recommendation of denial by the Planning Commission and despite the opposition of two county commissioners and a large number of area residents, the Dawson County Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to allow a developer to add 1,012 new homes to the Crystal Falls Lake and Golf Community. The property […]
Read More »City residents voice strong opposition to Ensite development
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Dawsonville residents packed the city hall meeting room during Monday’s City Council meeting to voice their opposition to a proposed development that would add 172 new residences on a 38.58 acre tract at 592 Hwy. 53 West. The developer, Ensite Civil Consulting, LLC, has asked for the property to be rezoned from […]
Read More »Crystal Falls development on Thursday BOC agenda
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Dawson County Commissioners are expected to vote on a rezoning request that would permit construction of the 1,038-home Crystal Falls Lake and Golf Community when they meet Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Government Center Assembly Room, 25 Justice Way. Dawson Cherokee Capital LLC, has requested rezoning 1,038.46 acres in the southwest […]
Read More »Rep. Doug Collins releases Peter Strzok transcript
WASHINGTON – Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, made the following opening statement on the House floor releasing the transcript of Peter Strzok’s interviews by the Committee on the Judiciary, joint with the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Below are the remarks as prepared. Rep. Doug Collins: Mr. Speaker, […]
Read More »Large crowd attends Dawson Village Partners information meeting
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Representatives from Dawson Village Partners LLC met with a very engaged group of approximately 100 stakeholders to provide details and answer questions about the massive 770-acre, 2,175 resident, mixed village development known as Etowah Village at Fire Station No. 2 yesterday. The scope of the project — which will span the northwest […]
Read More »Owner of vehicle submerged in Lake Lanier remains a mystery
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Dawson County officials are withholding the name of the person who owns a 2009 silver Toyota Tacoma found submerged in Lake Lanier Tuesday (Feb. 26). Emergency personnel removed the vehicle but found no victims. Workers on the lake discovered the vehicle and called 911. Dawson County Emergency Services received the call at 11:04 […]
Read More »Tim Cameron receives Mary Beth Bowns Trauma Award
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Dawson County firefighter/paramedic Tim Cameron was presented the Mary Beth Bowns Award on Feb. 21 during the annual Georgia Emergency Medical Services Day at the State Capitol. The award is presented to an individual or organization in the state for outstanding delivery of care to a critically injured patient(s). Named in […]
Read More »Wreck with Entrapment at Ga. 400 and Hwy. 53
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Dawson County Fire units responded at 2:36 p.m. to a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Dawson County Engine 2 arrived on scene and observed one dump truck over turned onto a passenger vehicle. Additional Engines, Med units, Forsyth County Heavy Rescue and Air Life were there to assist in the extrication and treatment of […]
Read More »Dawson BOC work session Thursday
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Dawson County Public Works Director David McKee will ask commissioners for $44,000 to complete the intersection improvements at Hwy. 53/Lumpkin Campground Road when the Board of Commissioners meets in a work session at 4 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 14). Commissioners approved $56,000 for Vertical Earth to complete the curb work and an amount […]
Read More »No injuries reported as tractor trailer overturns on Hwy. 53
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – Dawson County Emergency Services Director Danny Thompson reported that a tractor trailer overturned at 11:05 a.m. today on SR 53 just east of GA 400. There were no injuries and the investigation is under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol. No further details are available at this time. Fetch Your News […]
Read More »BREAKING: A tractor trailer has overturned on Hwy. 53 near Ga. 400
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – Dawson County Emergency Services is reporting a tractor trailer overturned about noon today on SR 53 just east of GA 400. No further details are available at this time. Fetch Your News will have more information as it becomes available.
Read More »Reps. Collins, Graham critical of FBI strong-arm tactics in arrest of Roger Stone, President Donald Trump’s political adviser
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and Rep. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) have complained about the strong-arm tactics of the FBI in arresting President Trump’s longtime adviser Roger Stone last week. A swarm of heavily armed FBI agents stormed the Stone residence during the predawn hours of Friday (Jan. 25) to arrest the 66-year-old Stone […]
Read More »BREAKING NEWS: Dawson County schools will be closed Tuesday
Dawson County Schools Superintendent announced today that Dawson County Schools will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 29. Students will have an online learning day (Elementary B Day).
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