DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Dawson County Emergency Services is once again participating in the “Give Burns the Boot” drive. Their effort began Thursday and will continue through Saturday, May 27, on behalf of the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. Monies raised help provide needed supplies and treatment for children who are burn victims, as well as help […]
Read More »Commissioners approve changes for Riley Place
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Following a public hearing Thursday, the Dawson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a request by Riley Place LLC to amend an existing 4.869 acres of the original 26.1 acres zoned Commercial Planned Comprehensive Development (CPCD) to allow for 28 additional townhomes, clubhouse and swimming pool. The property is located on the […]
Read More »Father faces charges in crash that killed his daughter
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) said charges will be filed against Lonnie Anderson, 33, of Dawsonville, the driver of a Ford Mustang that was involved in a fatal collision with a Hall County school bus Thursday. According to the GSP incident report, Anderson’s car hydroplaned on a rain-soaked Thompson Bridge Road and […]
Read More »Commissioners table decision on alcohol ordinance
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — The Dawson County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on modifications to the county’s alcohol ordinance Thursday then tabled a final vote until the May 17 meeting. County Attorney Lynn Frey has worked been working on changes as directed by commissioners, including licensing, permit fees, disciplinary issues, microbreweries and administrative issues […]
Read More »State lawmakers Gooch, Williams and Raffensperger are featured speakers at Dawson Co. GOP meeting
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — State Senator Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega) was the featured speaker at the Dawson County Republican Party meeting Tuesday at The Bowen Center for the Arts. The event drew many office holders and political candidates like gubernatorial candidate Sen. Mike Williams (R-Cumming), State Rep. Brad Raffensperger (R-Johns Creek), chairwoman of the Dawson County Board […]
Read More »Robertson Loia Roof makes offer county can’t refuse
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Dawson County Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Henson was in the process of obtaining quotes for the renovation of the Veterans Memorial Park gymnasium when she learned about a surprising bid from the architect and engineering firm of Robertson Loia Roof. In a letter to Henson, Duane Roof, the company’s vice president […]
Read More »Commissioners approve 52-acre senior-living campus-style development
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — A major mixed-use, senior-living campus-style development at Hwy. 400 and Castleberry Road moved one step closer to reality Thursday when the Dawson County Board of Commissioners agreed to amend the existing zoning of the 52.42-acre site from Commercial Planned Comprehensive Development. The request was made by Richmond Honan Development and Acquisitions, LLC. […]
Read More »Sheriff asks county to reallocate $397,318.58 remaining in his 2017 budget to 2018
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Dawson County Sheriff Jeff Johnson has asked the Board of Commissioners to reallocate $397,318.58 that was left unspent in his 2017 budget to his 2018 budget. County policy dictates that an overage in any departmental budget must be returned to the General Fund. Johnson sent an email to the Board of Commissioners […]
Read More »Judge rules against sheriff’s lawsuit against county
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Senior Superior Court Judge Fred A. Bishop has ruled against Dawson County Sheriff Jeff Johnson in his lawsuit against the Dawson County Board of Commissioners. Johnson claimed the $8,273,080 budget approved by the commissioners for 2018 is inadequate for him to perform the duties of his office. He requested his budget be […]
Read More »Former Mayor Grogan upbeat despite court ruling
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Former Dawsonville Mayor James Grogan was surprisingly upbeat Wednesday despite the fact that Superior Court Judge C. Andrew Fuller ordered him to pay the city $25,060.88, the salary and benefits he received from the city while he appealed his impeachment. Grogan said he was disappointed but not surprised by the judge’s ruling […]
Read More »School board approves non-resident students on split vote
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – A divided Dawson County School Board approved a policy Monday that allows non-resident students from grades kindergarten through fifth grade to attend Dawson County Schools if they pay $1,200 tuition. School Board members Elaine Wilson and Roger Slaton voted against the policy. Will Wade and Doris Cook voted in favor of it. […]
Read More »Five qualify for May 22 General Primary election
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — It’s qualifying week for the May 22 General Primary Election. Tim Satterfield and Scott Allen qualified Monday in the District 3 Board of Commissioners race. In District 1, the only candidate who qualified was Sharon Fausett. In the Board of Education races, Karen Armstrong and Joe Stapp qualified to run in District […]
Read More »Dawson County Junior High student arrested
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – A 13-year-old Dawson County Junior High School student remains in custody today after being charged with making a terroristic threat on social media. Dawson County School System Superintendent Dr. Damon Gibbs said, via a Facebook post, that officials learned of the threat and notified the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office who took the […]
Read More »Commissioners expected to say no to pay hike
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Elected officials rarely say “thanks but no thanks” to a proposed pay raise. However, that is what Dawson County commissioners are expected to do when they meet in a voting session Thursday at 6 p.m. During last week’s work session, Tara Hardwick, chairwoman of the commissioners’ compensation committee, presented her committee’s findings […]
Read More »Wade seeks flexibility in education tax spending
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Board member William Wade made a plea during Monday’s Dawson County Board of Education meeting for citizen support of HB 781, that would give Georgia school systems more flexibility in spending education sales tax revenue. The bill, which is sponsored by state Rep. Kevin Tanner, would allow Georgia school systems to amend […]
Read More »Dawson County salutes veterans on Veterans Day
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — The Dawson County Veterans Administration Office honored veterans and active duty military personnel Monday and they included the county’s fire department and emergency personnel in the festivities. The all-day event started with a luncheon at Dawson County Junior High. Lunch was served courtesy of the Etowah Water and Sewer Authority. A large […]
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