PRESS RELEASE – With severe weather moving into Georgia tonight and early morning, there is potential for high winds, downed trees/power lines, and flooding. Dawson County Schools will have an online learning day on January 9, 2024. Additional information for online learning can be found on the district’s website. Your child’s school will also provide […]
Read More »BOLO issued for missing male juvenile
On December 29, 2023 a 15 year old White Male Jeffery Bost collected his belongings and ran away from his caretaker at the Holiday Inn Express in Dawsonville, GA. He was last seen wearing black pants, black hoodie and white tennis shoes. He was carrying a black back pack. If you have any information on […]
Read More »Help Nugget and Zoey find a home
Please help Nugget and Zoey find a new furever home. The following was posted on social media by Monica Ivonne Stephens, pleading to the public to help these animals in need: “I have very heavy heart and I am hoping you all can think of someone you know who can help these two and give […]
Read More »House Republicans have now been Speaker-less for 20 days
PRESS RELEASE – The following is a statement issued by Representative Andrew Clyde: In case you missed last week’s turn of events in the ongoing Speaker race, here’s a quick recap. As you likely know, I proudly endorsed House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) for Speaker of the House on October 6th. One week later, […]
Read More »House fire in Pickens/Dawson County
PRESS RELEASE – Pickens County Fire was dispatched to a residential fire in a rural area near the Dawson County line off Hwy. 53 East around 10:30 AM this morning. Upon arrival of Station 5, it was discovered that the fire was in Dawson County. Dawson County Fire was on scene and had initiated fire […]
Read More »Offender arrested in Dawson County
PRESS RELEASE – The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Crime Against Persons Unit (CAP Unit) conducts investigations involving the sexual exploitation of children and other violent crimes. CAP Unit Investigators are affiliates of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Investigators recently arrested and charged Joshua West with Sexual Exploitation of […]
Read More »Major Insurer Reverses Course After Commissioner King’s Involvement
PRESS RELEASE – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Farmers Insurance has rescinded tens of thousands of nonrenewal notices to Georgia consumers initially scheduled to go into effect in August. “It was brought to our attention this week that Farmers Insurance had alerted their customers that they would be non-renewing […]
Read More »BOLO issued for two individuals believed to have damaged a Dawsonville home
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office issued a be on the lookout alert (BOLO) for two individuals that allegedly entered into a new construction home on June 3, causing approximately $4000 in damage. Here is the BOLO alert that was issued: The incident took place at 1220 Goldmine Rd. when the two […]
Read More »Storm across North Georgia leaves extensive damage and thousands without power
GEORGIA – A severe thunderstorm, that traveled across north Georgia counties Sunday night, left extensive damage and thousands without power going into this week. Georgia Power stated that they are continuously working to restore power to their customers. “Our crews remain in the field working to address widespread damage from Sunday night’s storms, have already […]
Read More »Suspects wanted for theft in Dawsonville
PRESS RELEASE – The subjects pictured are connected to the theft of several credit/debit cards from multiple victims at the Dawsonville outlet mall. After obtaining an unknown number of bank cards the subjects used the cards at the Dawsonville Walmart. Approximately $1,500.00 in gift cards were obtained by the subjects. The subjects were driving a […]
Read More »BOLO issued for missing Dawsonville resident
PRESS RELEASE – BOLO issued for William Allen Koch of Dawsonville was last seen Sunday, June 4th in Dawson County. He is driving a 1990 model Chevrolet 3500 extended cab dually with a Georgia, handicap license plate. Possibly in Dawson, Forsyth or Lumpkin Counties. If you have any information on Koch, please reach out to […]
Read More »7th district representative Johnny Chastain completed his first legislative session
ATLANTA — On March 29, Representative Chastain completed his first legislative session as a Representative of Dawson, Fannin, and Gilmer Counties in the Georgia House of Representatives. As a community banker for 37 years, Representative Chastain was tapped to work as a member of the Banks & Banking and Small Business Development Committees. Outside of […]
Read More »130-acre burn in Dawson County
PRESS RELEASE – The Dawson County Government announced that they will be doing a controlled burn. In total, 130-acres will be burned and Dawson County Government is urging residents to try and stay clear if the area as it could bring heavy smoke. They issued the following statement. ”Weather permitting, the Georgia Forestry Commission will […]
Read More »Northeast Georgia Health System breaks ground on new plaza in Dawsonville
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Patients living along Ga. 400 and all across Dawsonville will soon have even greater access to care close to home as Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) expands its presence in the growing area. NGHS broke ground on its newest Medical Plaza yesterday, March 8, as health system and community leaders looked on. […]
Read More »Dawson County uses drone to locate downed aircraft
PRESS RELEASE – Dawson County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release to address the discovery of a downed aircraft last month. Just after 9 AM on Friday, January 13th, DCSO was notified of a possible downed aircraft off of Shoal Creek Road in Dawson Forest WMA. 911 Operators dispatched deputies to the general area […]
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