GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) hosted a symposium at Lanier Technical College Wednesday to explore mental health resources for first responders. In 2018, at least 159 first responders nationwide died from suicide — nearly 10% more than the total number of line-of-duty deaths resulting from causes such as assault, vehicle accidents, heart attacks, […]
Read More »Dawson County vehicle fire is ruled arson
ATLANTA — Investigators with the Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office have determined that a vehicle fire in Dawson County was intentionally set. The fire occurred shortly after midnight on Thursday, July 18. “The truck was discovered near the intersection of Roscoe Collette Road and Hoppy Lane in Dawson County. A few hours after extinguishment, a call […]
Read More »GSP urges motorists to put safety first during 4th of July holiday
ATLANTA – The Georgia State Patrol and Motor Carrier Compliance Division encourage everyone to celebrate the Independence Day holiday responsibly. This year, the holiday travel period is 102 hours long. It will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, and end at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. This year marks the one year […]
Read More »Paving of Hwy. 183 underway in Dawson County
DAWSONVILLE, GA. – Georgia Department of Transportation construction partners will start paving on State Route 183 at the intersection of State Route 52 in Dawson County, Monday, June 24 and will continue through Friday, June 28. Paving will occur during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flagging will be done during this time […]
Read More »Dawson Sheriff’s Office searching for armed robbery suspect
***BOLO***ARMED ROBBERY***BOLO DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) following the armed robbery at Dollar General at approximately 9:40 a.m. today (June 24). The Dawson County posted the following on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page today: “On June 23, 2019 at approximately 9:40p a white male wearing […]
Read More »Gooch appointed to key senate study committee
ATLANTA — Sen. Steve Gooch (R– Dahlonega) has been appointed by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan to serve as Chair of the Senate Evaluating E-Scooters and Other Innovative Mobility Options for Georgians Study Committee. “I want to thank Lt. Governor Duncan for appointing me as Chair of this very important study committee,” said Sen. Gooch. “Alternatives […]
Read More »BOC split meetings scheduled for Thursday
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Dawson County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session Thursday (June 6) at 4 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the Government Center Assembly Room. During the work session, commissioners will hear a presentation by Assistant Public Defender Kyle Denslow regarding a proposal for a Dawson […]
Read More »Collins issues statement: “We stand with Israel”
WASHINGTON — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) released the following statement after signing a discharge petition to bring anti-Boycott, Sanction, and Divestment (BDS) legislation to the House floor. This petition will force the House to consider H.R. 336, the Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019. “The statistics are clear: anti-Semitism is on […]
Read More »Georgia GOP meeting tonight will attract Republicans from a dozen counties
CUMMING, Ga. — Candidates for Georgia Republican Party offices will be featured in a Meet & Greet at 6:30 p.m today at the 6140 Events facility at 6140 Hwy. 400 in Cumming. Dawson County Republican Party Chairlady Seanie Zappendorf has said Republicans are always talking about working together as Republicans. Tonight’s event offers a great […]
Read More »Sen. Steve Gooch Press Release
By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) ATLANTA — On April 26, 2019, Governor Brian P. Kemp held a bill signing ceremony for several bills in Senate District 51. I was proud to join him and several members of our community as he signed bills that I sponsored or carried during the 2019 session into […]
Read More »National Small Business Week in Dawson County
DAWSONVILLE,, Ga. — There’s never been a better time to celebrate business in Dawson County. Dawson County Board of Commissioners unanimously proclaimed May 5-11, 2019 to be National Small Business Week in Dawson County. To celebrate, the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce will be spotlighting its business members through its social media and newsletter as […]
Read More »County commission holds first split-session meeting
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – County Commissioners held their first split meeting Thursday, with a work session at 4 p.m. followed by an executive session then a voting session at 6 p.m. During the voting session, commissioners approved the retirement of the Sheriff’s Office K9 Kimbo and transfer of the dog’s ownership to its handler, Jessica Kraft. […]
Read More »Dawson Chamber of Commerce hosts Teachers of the Year
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Seven Dawson County educators were honored this week at the annual Teachers of the Year luncheon hosted by the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce. Honorees included Jessie Venem (Black’s Mill Elementary School), Carolyn Wright (Kilough Elementary School), Chris Lundy (Riverview Elementary School), Jennifer Stowers (Robinson Elementary School), Cindy Bennett (Dawson County Middle […]
Read More »Collins blasts Judiciary Committee’s subpoena of Mueller report
WASHINGTON – Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, made the following statement at the beginning of today’s House Judiciary Committee markup. Below are the remarks as prepared: Ranking Member Doug Collins: Mr. Chairman, before we begin today, I must point out the humanitarian and security crisis at the southern border […]
Read More »Collins, Perdue, Kemp join vice president in ICE briefing
ATLANTA — U.S. Representative Doug Collins (R-Ga.),U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-Ga.), and Governor Brian Kemp (R-Ga.) joined Vice President Mike Pence at Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Atlanta Field Office Thursday to receive a briefing about the work of local ICE agents and the broader mission of border security. “President Trump and Vice President Pence’s […]
Read More »Collins to chair Army Corps of Engineers reform caucus
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) announced he will serve as Chair of the Congressional Army Corps of Engineers Reform Caucus for the 116th Congress. The Caucus, formed by Rep. Collins, will serve as an informal group of Members dedicated to ensuring the Corps operates in an efficient and cost-effective manner. “While the Corps […]
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