Dawson County Humane Society volunteers were honored with a catered luncheon at the large pavilion at Rock Creek Park May 24. “All of you are doing an incredible job,” Dawson County Humane Society Board President Tim Smock told the volunteers. “A lot of customers say how much they love the shop, and just the overall atmosphere that's there. I mean you all have done such an incredible job in building that brand.”
Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Velma Finley, a 15-year veteran with the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, retired May 28.
Georgia State Senator Steve Gooch (R., District 51) and State Rep. Will Wade (R., District 9) provided Dawson Chamber of Commerce members and guests an update on the activity at the state capitol during a May 13 chamber meeting. The pair shared insights into Wade’s freshman session in the Ho…
While classmates relaxed, socialized, and visited with family, Dawsonville resident Jack Zappendorf spent his semester break working feverishly on a new business venture with four teammates in hopes of winning the Baker Business Bowl VII.
Two men pleaded guilty to charges related to the 2019 murder of a 21-year-old Lumpkin County woman.
Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Dawson County Junior High School the week of June 21 - June 25.
The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual spring event—the 15k Mountain Madness Race—Saturday, March 20, to the delight of its 137 participants.
The Bowen Center for the Arts is now displaying an “eggstraordinary” exhibition of over 200 carved, detailed eggs of all sizes and shapes. Members of the International Egg Art Guild have brought us a beautiful display of their incredible skill and talent that continues until April 1.
Hayley Adams recalls the exact day she knew what she wanted to do with her life. It was Aug. 29, 2005. Adams was a Dawson County seventh grader, was watching the news with her family when WSB-TV meteorologist Glen Burns broadcast a tornado warning for Dawson County.
Dawson County’s newest fire station is open and operational. Elected officials, citizens, and members of the Dawson County Emergency Services were on hand to celebrate the opening of Dawson County Fire Station 8. Located at Sweetwater-Juno Rd. near the intersection of Reagan Rd. the facility…
Benjamin Henry Torre, 23, of Dawsonville was arrested by Atlanta FBI agents Feb. 9. He will charged in federal court in the District of Columbia related to crimes committed at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C, on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021.
It was a blustery morning as racing fans of all ages gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Tuesday, Feb. 2. Dozens were led through the recently renovated museum by Cindy Elliott, wife of NASCAR Champion Bill Elliott and mother of NASCAR 2020 Champion, C…
A 34-year-old Dawsonville man was arrested by the GBI on Feb. 2 after an investigation into his actions while a law enforcement officer.
The Dawson County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution to move forward with placing SPLOST VII on the March 16, 2021 Special Election ballot.
The Bowen Center for the Arts will display an extraordinary exhibition of aircraft beginning Jan. 14 and running through Feb. 19. The builders/craftsmen of the North Georgia Model Aviators club have grounded a fleet of 30 aircraft to display “The Art of Building & Flying RC Airplanes.”
Georgia voters took to the polls January 5 to choose the U.S. Senate candidates to represent the state in the General Election U.S. Senate runoff.
