DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – A lifelong resident of Dawson County where her family has lived for four generations, Dawsonville City Councilwoman Angie Smith welcomes the growth that is headed up the 400 corridor. But she is determined to preserve the town’s historic homes and its heritage. Smith, who is in her first full term on city […]
Read More »Board Denies Request for Change in Pay Grade
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Dawson County Board of Commissioners unanimously rejected a request to reclassify the Administrative Assistant position in Dawson County Emergency Services to Executive Secretary. The Administrative Assistant is a 15-year employee and the sole support staff of the administrative team, responsible for processing of all personnel paperwork, approximately 110 positions, accounts payable, […]
Read More »Commissioners to Meet in Voting Session Thursday
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Among the items to be voted on during the Dawson County Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday (July 6) are the 2016 audit performed by Rushton and Company and replacement of the county’s 65 aging voting machines The audit shows the county’s General Fund revenue increased by 5.41 percent from $21,054,087 in 2015 […]
Read More »Beall’s, Burlington Coat Factory, Restoration Hardware to Anchor Phase 2 of Dawson Marketplace
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Charlie Auvermann, executive Director of the Development Authority of Dawson County has announced that Phase 2 of the Dawson Marketplace on Ga. Hwy. 400 will begin ahead of schedule and that three nationally recognized retail firms – Restoration Hardware, Burlington Coat Factory and Beall’s Outlet — will anchor the second phase of […]
Read More »City Council Won’t Decide on AMP until June
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – A standing-room-only audience packed Dawsonville City Hall Monday in hopes that — after six months — city council could finally make a decision on the sound, lighting and operating hours variances requested by Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP). But, after a one-hour public hearing, supporters and opponents left disappointed as council members chose […]
Read More »Movie Industry Interest in Georgia Raises Concern
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The movie industry’s interest in Georgia has exploded in recent years, resulting in a massive $9.7 billion economic impact for the state. But recent allegations of sexual misconduct by American movie producer Harvey Weinstein, have raised questions about Georgia lawmakers unwavering commitment to the industry. Conservative groups like the Lanier Republican Assembly […]
Read More »Authorities Release Description of Car Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Authorities now have a general description of the vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run Monday evening in Dawson County. According to the Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team, they are searching for either a 2009 or 2010 Mercury Mariner or Ford Escape that has damage to the front passenger side. Bobby […]
Read More »Jasper Woman Dies in Dawson County Wreck
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – A Jasper woman was killed and a two-year-old girl is believed to be in critical condition following a single-vehicle accident on Hwy. 53 Wednesday east of Dawsonville. Georgia State Patrol reports that 69-year-old Frances Louise Duncan was killed when the 2009 Kia Sportage she was driving failed to negotiate a left-hand […]
Read More »Development Authority Executive Director Resigns
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Charlie Auverman has resigned his position as Executive Director of the Development Authority of Dawson County effective immediately. As Executive Director, Auvermann was paid out of the Development Authority’s budget which was funded by county taxpayers until last year when the Dawson County Board of Commissioners voted to cut off funding for […]
Read More »County LOST/SPLOST Collections up 18 Percent
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – In his report to the Dawson County Board of Commissioners during Thursday’s work session, County Manager David Headley said SPLOST and LOST collections are up 18.03 percent compared to last year. Revenue collected from the Special Purpose Local Option Tax reached $698,736 in August, about 14 percent over its projection. Local Option […]
Read More »Dawson County Soccer Coach Dies in Car Wreck
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Dawson County Sheriff Jeff Johnson confirmed to Fetch Your News that Dawson County High School soccer Coach Jed Lacey was killed and several others seriously injured this morning in a car wreck in Forsyth County. FYN is attempting to reach Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman and will have more details as they […]
Read More »Dawson County Earns “Certified Literate Community” Title
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Dawson County is one of only 39 of Georgia’s 159 counties to be designated a “Certified Literate Community” and as State Representative Kevin Tanner said, that’s a big deal. “It’s a lot more than an award or a road sign,” Tanner said at the recent award ceremony. “It is a sign […]
Read More »Support Your Local Firefighters and Give Burns the Boot
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Firefighters are among the most selfless, courageous individuals in our community. Imagine, rushing into a burning building to save your life or the lives of your family members.Firefighters do that without a giving it a second thought. Today and Saturday, they are asking you to sacrifice, just a little. Not for them, […]
Read More »Winter Storm Warning in effect in Dawson, White and Lumpkin counties through Saturday morning
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – At 9:39 a.m., the National Weather Service issued the following Winter Storm Warning for Dawson, Lumpkin and White counties as well as Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Gordon, Pickens, Floyd, Bartow, Cherokee, Polk (Tennessee), Paulding, Cobb and Haralson as well as the cities of Cleveland and Dahlonega. The warning remains in […]
Read More »Former AG testimony could be pivotal in Nydia Tisdale’s trial in Superior Court
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Governor Nathan Deal and former Attorney General Sam Olens, two of Georgia’s most prominent political figures, are expected to testify at Nydia Tisdale’s trial in Dawson County Superior Court this week. Tisdale is charged with felony obstruction of an officer, misdemeanor obstruction and criminal trespass stemming from her conduct at a Republican […]
Read More »Nydia Tisdale obstruction trial finally begins
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The long-awaited trial of Nydia Tisdale, the self-proclaimed citizen journalist charged with two counts of obstruction of an officer, began today (Nov. 27) in Dawson County Superior Court. Tisdale was arrested by Dawson County Sheriff’s Captain Tony Wooten in August 2014 while filming a political candidate rally at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm in […]
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