DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – One day after Fetch Your News published an article alleging that a former Dawson County Sheriff’s Office detention officer carried on a romantic relationship with a female prisoner, Luciano Pablo Betancourt was arrested and charged with violation of his oath of office. Betancourt, who resigned in lieu of termination on Aug. 14, […]
Read More »Dawson Chamber, Office of Tourism receive Tourism Partnership Champion Award
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. –The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and Office of Tourism Development, along with the six other communities that make up Hospitality Highway, received the Bill Hardman Sr. Tourism Partnership Champion Award during the 2018 Governor’s Tourism Conference on Wednesday, August 29. The award is given to an alliance that collaborates to increase […]
Read More »Hwy. 53 bridge over Lake Lanier opens Thursday
GAINESVILLE- The newly constructed State Route 53 bridge over Lake Lanier will be opened to traffic at 11 a.m Thursday (Aug. 2). Construction partners with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will shift traffic over to the new bridge and approaches and close access to the former lanes of the green truss bridge. DOT officials ask […]
Read More »BOC votes to join lawsuit against federal government
DAWSONVILLE Ga. – The Dawson County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Thursday (July 19) to participate in a class-action lawsuit against the federal government to recover money the county is due under the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program. The PILOT program allows the federal government to make payments to local governments in lieu […]
Read More »Runoff races bring heavy turnout in Dawson Co.
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – With three days of advanced voting remaining, Dawson County Director of Elections and Registration Glenda Ferguson is delighted with the turnout thus far. “We have had more votes cast in the runoff already than we had in the May primary,” she said. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, 696 Dawson County voters had […]
Read More »Inmate escapes from Lumpkin Co. Detention Center
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard reports that an inmate escaped from the Lumpkin County Center today (June 29). He was last seen wearing handcuffs and an orange jumpsuit. Jarrard asks that you secure your homes and vehicles while authorities search for the inmate. If you see any suspicious activity, please call 911 […]
Read More »Chestatee variance request heads to BOC
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – A variance request that would allow the developer to change lot sizes and increase the density in the Linkside section of the Chestatee subdivision is attracting opposition from neighboring homeowners. Brian Ferris, on behalf of Chestatee Development Corporation has made a request to amend the subdivision’s Master Plan that stipulates lot widths […]
Read More »Elaine Garrett is the county’s new tax appraiser
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Dawson County did not have to look long, or far, to find a highly qualified replacement for former Tax Assessor Kurt Tangel, who resigned shortly after the Board of Commissioners denied a request for a pay raise last month. His replacement is Elaine Garrett, who has worked in the Tax Assessor’s Office […]
Read More »Goodwill multi-employer job fair June 12
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – A multi-employer job fair will take place June 12, 2018, in Dawsonville. The Goodwill Career Center will hold its multi-employer Job Fair from 10 a.m. until noon. Tuesday, June 12, 2018. This is a great chance to meet with hiring managers of over 20 local businesses, including Adecco/ZF, Amicalola State Park, Big Canoe, […]
Read More »Dawson Parks and Recreation director resigns
DAWSONVILLE – Dawson County Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Henson has announced that she is resigning after many years of service to the community. “I’m going to help my husband with his real estate business and just see what the Lord has in store for me,” Henson said Wednesday. “I’m going to miss everyone I […]
Read More »GDOT officials answer questions about roundabout planned for Dawson Forest Rd. and State Route 9
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Those who attended the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) public information session at Riverview Elementary School Tuesday came away with a better understanding of the purpose of the proposed double roundabouts at the intersection of State Route 9 and Dawson Forest Road. GDOT officials were on hand to answer questions and listen […]
Read More »Fire destroys Goshen Church Road home
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Dawson County Fire Chief/Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Danny Thompson reported that a single-family residence at 283 Goshen Church Road was totally destroyed by fire Wednesday evening. Thompson said units were dispatched at 10:51 p.m., and upon arrival of Dawson Engine 6, firefighters encountered a large two-story home heavily involved in flames. […]
Read More »Ransomware still impacting Dawson County computers
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — As of Thursday afternoon, Dawson County had still not regained control of its computer system following Monday’s ransomware attack. County Manager David Headley said the attack started at 2 a.m. Monday and that it would have been more severe if not for an alert from the Information Technology Department. “I want to […]
Read More »Dawson voters to decide two key races in May 22 primary
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Dawson County voters have two important races to decide in the May 22 General Primary election. The Dawson County Board of Commissioners is set. Incumbent Sharon Fausett did not draw a challenger nor did newcomer Tim Satterfield who will replace Jimmy Hamby. In the race for State House District 9, three-term incumbent […]
Read More »Students in Dawson, White and Lumpkin counties stage walkout to honor those killed in Parkland, Fl.
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Students all across the nation staged a 17-minute walkout Wednesday organized by Empower, a youth branch of the Women’s March. National organizers say the walkout was staged to “demand Congress pass legislation to keep us safe from gun violence.” However, in heavily Republican counties like Dawson, Lumpkin and White, the walkouts were […]
Read More »Dawson school officials discuss plans to provide safe environment for students, teachers
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Parents, students, educators, elected officials and public safety personnel gathered at Dawson County Junior High School Thursday for a timely discussion about what is being done and what more can be done to ensure the safety of county schools. It has been less than a month since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman […]
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