Originally presented at an earlier work session, the additional staff request for the Public Works Department’s Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) will require further examination. The Board of Commissioners voted to table the request until Public Works can evaluate other options, such as contracting work out to third parties. While no timeframe has been given, the […]
Read More »Warrants and charges incurred in January’s auto theft case
PRESS RELEASE — Since the investigation’s start in January, the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office has now announced its progress with warrants and charges on social media. January Entering Autos Update: During the investigation of the recent Entering Autos and Auto Thefts, there were 27 Entering Autos and four vehicles stolen. So far, three of the […]
Read More »Officers able to become certified in phlebotomy practices
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office shared the background of the program offering officers new opportunities on social media: The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has implemented a new program enabling law enforcement officers to become certified in phlebotomy practices. Officers participating in the phlebotomy program will each undergo online training and classroom […]
Read More »Public Works budget increase for de-icing products approved
During the Dawson County Board of Commissioners work session, the director of the Public Works Department, Denise Farr, requested to increase the salt budget. Following the movement of the request to the voting session, the Board voted unanimously to approve the additional funds. The 2022 budget allocates $3,500 for salt product costs. The department staff […]
Read More »Telecommunications tower request pushed to later session
After tabling the matter at the voting session on Dec. 16, 2021, the Dawson County Board of Commissioners further delayed the telecommunications tower request until the March 3 meeting. On behalf of Verizon Wireless, Greg Spence first presented the request to the Dawson County Planning Commission on Nov. 16, 2021. Spence proposed special use of […]
Read More »Riverview Elementary School highlighted at work session
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Dawson County Board of Education welcomed teachers from Riverview Elementary School to present their teaching and learning efforts using technology at its February work session. Angela Buytendorp, Christy Millholland and Beth Murray represented the school in discussing the challenges of virtual learning and transitioning back to classrooms. Especially for early grades, […]
Read More »Outdoor burning not recommended this weekend
After viewing the latest weather conditions for the weekend, the Dawson County Fire and Emergency Services issued a statement: Multiple weather hazards this weekend. We recommend no outdoor burning tomorrow. Also, please use caution when using alternative heating methods.
Read More »Recycling budget increase proposed to Board of Commissioners
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – At the Dawson County Board of Commissioners meeting held on Jan. 20, the Public Works Department requested a recycling budget increase as well as direction in repairing the transfer station. Denise Farr, the director of the Public Works Department, explains the county currently uses the single-stream recycling process. This process handles cardboard, […]
Read More »Rezoning application heard at Planning Commission meeting
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Reconvening for the first time since December, the Dawson County Planning Commission addressed a new application for rezoning. Michelle Lipham voiced her intentions regarding her request after the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on Dec. 21, 2021. She wants to rezone the land from RSRMM (Residential Sub Rural Manufactured […]
Read More »Investigation leads to suspect taken into custody
PRESS RELEASE – As an update to the Entering Autos and stolen vehicles from earlier in the week – this is an ongoing investigation and we will update as we are able. Currently we have one suspect in custody and 2 of the 4 stolen vehicles have been recovered. Please continue to forward any footage […]
Read More »Vehicles burglarized in Dawson County
PRESS RELEASE – The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a rash of Entering Autos and stolen vehicles which took place across Dawson County last night. If you had any items stolen from your vehicles, please give us a call at 706-344-3636. We ask that everyone please ensure your vehicles are locked and valuables […]
Read More »Dawson County Sheriff’s Office advises staying home
This is your friendly reminder to plan on being home this weekend. With snow and ice extremely likely, DCSO kindly requests that you stay off the roads and not make cause for emergency response. If it’s difficult for you to drive, it’s also difficult for us. Slower response times, reports via phone, power outages and […]
Read More »Student Athletes recognized at Board of Education meeting
At the meeting on January 11, the Dawson County School System Board of Education welcomed student athletes to attend: We recognized several of our Dawson County High School athletic groups at tonight’s Board of Education meeting, including our State Champion Cheerleading squad, Varsity Football team, Varsity Softball team, and Varsity Boys Cross Country team. Thank […]
Read More »Crime Suppression Unit search warrant leads to arrests
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Following the execution of a search warrant, the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office announced the outcome on social media: In late December, the DCSO Crime Suppression Unit conducted a search warrant at a home off Goldmine Rd in Dawson County. Investigators with CSU had previously become aware of drug sales at this location […]
Read More »Outages continue across Dawson County
After a night of winter weather and high winds, Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation reported widespread outages in counties it serves on its site and social media: Widespread power outages are still occurring in all 10 counties we serve. A total of 6460 members are without power at this time. Lumpkin 2137, Gilmer 1727, Cherokee […]
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