DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- Dawson County Sheriff’s Office reported Lumpkin Campground between Dawson Forest Road and GW Taffar is shut down due to power lines down. Power is out in the area as well. An individual was cutting down a that landed on the lines. The power will be out for a few hours as crews […]
Read More »Commissioners To Hold Two Budget Hearings
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Commissioners will be holding the first two public hearings over the proposed budget for fiscal year 23 beginning at the work session on Oct. 20 at 4:00 p.m. The second one will be held during the voting session directly after the work session. The public is encouraged to attend. […]
Read More »Dawson County Sheriff’s Office BOLO
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office has issued a BOLO and is seeking help in identifying a vehicle and its occupants in connection to mail theft. On Oct. 4 at approximately 4:37 p.m. a vehicle believed to be a 2007 or 2008 black Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe occupied by a white male and female […]
Read More »Last Day to Register to Vote In Georgia
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Tuesday, Oct. 11 is the final day to register to vote in Georgia for the Nov. elections. To vote in the Nov. election it is important to be registered by the deadline. To check your voter status or to register go to https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcometoga.do#no-back-button. Early voting will take place beginning Oct. 17 through Nov. […]
Read More »Remembering Levi Frady 25 Years Later
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- On Oct. 22, 1997, Levi Frady was last seen and his body was found the following day, after 25 years the case still remains unsolved. There were believed to be two witnesses that the investigators are still seeking help with identifying. The first person in question was seen walking along Little Mill […]
Read More »Drug Arrest
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19-year-old Makenzey Miller on drug charges on Oct. 3. Miller is charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of more than 1 oz of marijuana. Miller was taken into custody by Officer Alexander Pearson. No bond has been set yet. Miller has to go […]
Read More »County Sends Letter To City Requesting Denial of Annexation
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Commissioners voted to send a letter to the City of Dawsonville requesting that they deny the annexation of JSW Gee Corner, 922 Hwy 53 east. The commissioners also approved the SRO contract with Dawson County Schools at the meeting. They voted to accept a Victims of Crime Act grant […]
Read More »Board Approves CTAE Grants
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Board of Education approved $250,383 worth of CTAE grants for different programs to be used at the college and career academy. The board also approved the School Resources Officer’s (SRO) annual contract. The SROs and the Sheriff were present for recognition of partnership in education along with Because Coffee’s […]
Read More »Dawson Board of Education Meeting Sept. 13
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Board of Education is holding its monthly meeting on Sept. 13 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. This is the agenda for the meeting. 1. Call To Order 2. Welcome, Invocation & Pledge To The Flag 3. Approval Of Agenda 4. Special Recognition & Celebrations […]
Read More »Commissioners Meeting Sept. 15
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Commissioners are holding the second work session and meeting of the month on Sept. 15 beginning with the work session are 4:00 p.m. The meeting and work session are open to the public. This is the agenda for both. Work Session: . Presentation of Request for Assistant District Attorney Supplement- District […]
Read More »5% Pay Increase For Dawson County Employees
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Commissioners voted to give a 5% pay increase to all county employees except elected officials that are already receiving a raise in accordance with the state in Jan. The Commissioners also voted to appoint an Interim EMA Director. They also added an interim deputy EMA director as well. Commissioner […]
Read More »Commissioners Work Session and Voting Session
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Commissioners will be holding the work session and voting session on Sep. 1 beginning at 4:00 p.m. The work and voting sessions are open to the public. These are the agendas for both sessions. Work Session: NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Request to Use County Facility Parking Lots During […]
Read More »Commissioners Approve Impact Fee Study
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Commissioners approved a new impact fee study to take place due to the current moratorium on residential rezoning requests. The commissioners also approved a land survey on the donated land the county received at the last board meeting. They also bid farewell to Chief Danny Thompson. There has not […]
Read More »Commissioners Work and Voting Session
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Commissioners are holding the work and voting session beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Aug. 18. The work and voting sessions are open to the public. These are the agendas for both. Work Session: 1. Presentation of Appointment of Interim Emergency Management Agency DirectorEmergency Services Director Danny Thompson 2. Presentation […]
Read More »Board of Education Approves Millage Rate for FY23
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Board of Education approved the millage rate for the fiscal year 2023 at a special call board meeting on Aug. 9 after the third public hearing on the subject. The board also approved putting bus #233 up for sale as a surplus item. The policy IKBB was additionally approved […]
Read More »Dawson Board of Education Meeting Aug. 9
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- The Dawson County Board of Education will be holding the regular meeting and a called meeting on Aug. 9 the regular meeting is at 5:00 p.m. and the called meeting is at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. This is the agenda for the regular meeting and the called […]
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