Fetch Your News understands the serious impact that extreme weather can have on our readers. That is why our reporters work around the clock to bring you the most up-to-date information on school closings, road closings, power outages and the availability of emergency shelters. PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. –- The National Weather Service in Peachtree City […]
Read More »Stop the Bleed Training an Essential Investment for County Employees
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Dawson County employees recently participated in a program called “Stop the Bleed,” an initiative funded by the Georgia Trauma Commission and developed as a result of the increasing number of active shooter and mass casualty events across the nation. Emergency Services Director Lanier Swafford and his team completed the training at local […]
Read More »Plane Crashes at Atlanta Motorsports Park
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — A single-engine plane crashed at Atlanta Motorsports Park in Dawson County today (Oct. 30) at approximately 8:30 a.m. Dawson County Deputy Public Safety Director Tim Satterfield said the unidentified pilot was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville where he is believed to be in serious but stable condition. He was […]
Read More »Goodwill Career Center Job Fair is October 18
The Goodwill Career Center will hold a multi-employer job fair from 10 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18th, 2017. This is a great chance to meet with hiring managers of over 14 local businesses who will conduct interviews on site. There is no cost to participate. The center is inside the Goodwill store at 66 S. […]
Read More »County Millage Rate Hearing is Thursday
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Dawson County Board of Commissioners will hold the first of three public hearings on the proposed FY 2018 budget and the millage rate Thursday at 4 p.m. The board intends to leave the current millage rate of 8.138 unchanged, which would increase the 2017 property taxes it will levy this year […]
Read More »The Millage Rate Will Remain the Same in FY 2018 But Property Taxes Are Still Going Up
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – If you are as mathematically challenged as many of us are, the calculation of a millage rate for property tax purposes is about as clear as hieroglyphics. Throw in something called a “rollback rate” and you may need to start searching the medicine cabinet for the Extra Strength Tylenol. So here is […]
Read More »Sheriff’s Office Employee Charged with Forgery
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – A Dawson County Sheriff’s Office employee was arrested Tuesday and charged with forgery in the first degree, a felony charge. Moore, who has worked at the sheriff’s office since May 2015, was a detention officer at the Dawson County Detention Center. A resident of Murrayville and member of the Georgia National Guard, […]
Read More »9th District Congressional Candidate Josh McCall Holds Town Hall Meeting at Civic Center
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Democrat Josh McCall, who has announced his intention to run against 9th District Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) in 2018, hosted a Town Hall meeting in the Gainesville Civic Center Ballroom Thursday. An audience estimated to be about 150 attended the event that featured a panel of health care experts including, UGA Foundation […]
Read More »County Set to Begin Property Revaluation Process
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Dawson County is about to undertake a massive property revaluation and equalization project that could take up to two years and cost more than half a million dollars. County commissioners will discuss the project during Thursday’s work session which begins at 4 p.m. Equalization is the process of bringing about conformity to […]
Read More »Dawson Co. Names School Teachers of the Year
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Friday was a special day for educators in Dawson County as the Dawson County School System and Dawson County Chamber of Commerce held the annual Teachers of the Year luncheon. Lyn Jackson Northside Hospital Forsyth Administrator was one of the featured speakers. Speaking to a packed house, she congratulated the honorees and […]
Read More »City, County Officials to Speak at Community Workshop
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – A Community Connections Workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 18 from 6-7 p.m. at the Margie Weaver Senior Center, 201 Recreation Road. David Mckee, Dawson County Public Works Director, will be the guest speaker. County Manager David Headley will, Sheriff Jeff Johnson and Dawsonville Mayor James Grogan will present overviews of […]
Read More »Wind chill advisory in effect in north Georgia
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – The National Weather Service issued the following urgent winter weather message at 4:49 a.m. Friday. A wind chill advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. today in the following counties, Dawson, Lumpkin, White, Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield Murray Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Chattooga, Gordon, Pickens, Bartow and Cherokee. * WHAT — […]
Read More »Tisdale Guilty of Misdemeanor Obstruction, Not Guilty of Felony Obstruction, Trespassing
DAWSONVILLE Ga. – A Dawsonville jury found Nydia Tisdale guilty of misdemeanor obstruction of an officer, but acquitted her of felony obstruction and trespassing Monday evening. The charges stemmed from a political rally attended by many of Georgia’s top state Republican leaders, including Governor Nathan Deal and now Senator David Perdue. The state charged that […]
Read More »BOC to Discuss Grant for Road Improvement
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Acceptance of a federal grant for road repairs will be a key topic of discussion when the Dawson County Board of Commissioners meets in a work session at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Government Center Assembly Room. Public Works Director David McKee will ask commissioners for permission to apply for the Local […]
Read More »BOC to Vote on Changes to Soil Erosion Ordinance at Thursday’s Meeting
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Dawson County Board of Commissioners will hold the first of two public hearings regarding changes to the Soil Erosion Ordinance required to ensure compliance to state regulations when they hold a regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. in the Dawson County Government Center, 25 Justice Way in Dawsonville. A […]
Read More »Busted Gas Line Forces Evacuation of Several Businesses in Downtown Dawsonville
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – A contractor working for Georgia Power struck a gas line on Hwy 53 in Dawsonville Wednesday around 5:30 p.m., forcing the evacuation of Fajita Grill and several other area businesses. Fortunately no injuries were reported. Deputy Fire Chief Tim Satterfield said, “The contractor was installing a new power pole when they hit […]
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