“Here in Georgia, we’re going to have us a rodeo.” Vice President Mike Pence pointed into the lively crowd and said Georgia is “up for the task” as the Jan. 5 runoff approaches for the U.S. Senate election. Pence made his way to Gainesville as part of his “Defend the Majority Rally.” The stop was […]
Read More »Nurses in Dawson County schools “much more than sick visits”
As the school year progresses, the same COVID-19 precautions continue to remain of high priority. Additionally, there was data presented to the Board of Education beyond COVID-19; detailed information on school nurses. Vikki Brannon, director of health services, said their focus is parallel to the vision statement of the Georgia Association of School Nurses. The […]
Read More »Perdue: “Georgia’s not turning blue” in anticipation for Jan. runoff
U.S. Senator candidate Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue talked to Georgia voters in Forsyth County. They hosted a large crowd at Black Diamond Grill at 3 p.m. The goal was to reach voters in the area to encourage voting for the runoffs on Jan. 5. The race between GOP Sen. David Perdue and Democrat Jon […]
Read More »Nurses in Dawson County schools “much more than sick visits”
As the school year progresses, the same COVID-19 precautions continue to remain of high priority. Additionally, there was data presented to the Board of Education beyond COVID-19; detailed information on school nurses. Vikki Brannon, director of health services, said their focus is parallel to the vision statement of the Georgia Association of School Nurses. The […]
Read More »Chase Elliot’s “humbling” welcome home
Chase Elliot arrived in his hometown of Dawsonville to celebrate his NASCAR Cup Series. It was just yesterday that Chase earned his first championship cup win. Chase is currently known as NASCAR’s most popular driver – a very cool thing to share, Chase said. Since it is Chase’s first championship, it means a lot to […]
Read More »Preserving Dahlonega’s charm; concerned residents with rezoning project in Dahlonega
rezoning Residents flooded the Dahlonega City Council meeting, on Nov. 16, to stress their concerns for a future development in the region on rezoning. The development up for discussion being student housing. There is land – over 10 acres – right across from the Dahlonega Baptist Church that Signet Real Estate Group wants to utilize […]
Read More »Preserving Dahlonega’s charm; concerned residents with rezoning project in Dahlonega
rezoning Residents flooded the Dahlonega City Council meeting, on Nov. 16, to stress their concerns for a future development in the region on rezoning. The development up for discussion being student housing. There is land – over 10 acres – right across from the Dahlonega Baptist Church that Signet Real Estate Group wants to utilize […]
Read More »Aquatic center to be built in Dahlonega
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners, Mike and Lynn Cottrell, the Lumpkin County Board of Education and the University of North Georgia (UNG) are all participating to help build the Cottrell Aquatic Center. The design phase is intended to begin as soon as possible with construction early next spring and a goal of opening for […]
Read More »Kilwins soft opening on Dahlonega Square
“I think we’ve got it…it’s Kilwins.” Having a store on the square has always been a dream to the Krowicki family. The idea arose at an evening on the square two years ago. “It’s been a dream to get to this point,” Margaret Krowicki said. After Jay retired, he decided it was time to own […]
Read More »No trick-or-treating on Dahlonega Square
There will not be trick-or-treating on the square in Dahlonega. Not condoned by city council anyway. Halloween on the square has been a “merchant driven” event, according to Mayor Sam Norton. City Clerk Mary Csukas said per CDC guidelines, trick-or-treat festivities should not be pursued. Norton said that, traditionally, thousands of children take part in […]
Read More »Senator Loeffler hosts meet and greet
On Oct. 2, Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler and Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn hosted a meet and greet at Black Diamond Grill. Both Senators were behind schedule – planned to start at noon – due to getting tested for COVID-19 prior to their arrival. Both. Loeffler and Blackburn had been in contact with President Trump in […]
Read More »Windstream offering gigabit services to region of Big Canoe
Kinetic by Windstream – a leading internet provider in the region – hosted a ribbon cutting, on Oct. 2, in honor of now being able to offer “gig cable.” The ribbon cutting was held at Big Canoe at 10 a.m. Their investment has been going towards fiber-backed gigabit services to Big Canoe and surrounding areas. […]
Read More »Dawsonville Pool Room re-opens; Gov. Kemp at celebration
“I think this rain’s a sign from the good Lord that this is a day for short speeches,” Gov. Brian Kemp said, as he stood in front of the Dawsonville Pool Room. Around lunchtime on Sept. 29, the Pool Room hosted their Renovation Celebration. As the rain and brisk air filled the air, the story […]
Read More »Constellation destination: night sky in Dahlonega
Constellation destination: preserving the night sky in Dahlonega “I would argue that the night sky is our best connection to our ancestors and to the past.” Dr. Gregory Feiden, assistant professor astronomy director, North Georgia Astronomical Observatory, presented a unique concern to the Dahlonega City Council at their work session on Sept. 21. “Nowadays we […]
Read More »Dahlonega City Council September work session
Dahlonega City Council met for their work session on Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. to discuss the future events to be held on the square. Due to the cancelation of the Gold Rush Festival, it leaves for question of other events such as trick-or-treating and the annual Old-Fashioned Christmas. City Marshal Jeff Branyon expressed his […]
Read More »Dawson County Schools encourage COVID precautions
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga.- With the school year for Dawson County already well underway, several precautions have been taken in the “best interest” of the students in the county for a safe school year, amid COVID-19. “This time of the year, there are all kinds of changes [in the first few weeks of school],” Tiffany Davis, […]
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