Dawsonville NewsLocal news for Dawsonville, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Candidates raise, spend in District 9 campaign- July 13, 2008 When Steve Gooch began his race for state House, he had no money other than the $20,000 he loaned his campaign.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/candidates-raise-spend-in-district-9-camp... Incumbents face serious challenges Tuesday- July 12, 2008 Pictured: Steve Gooch Dozens of state lawmakers, from some of House Speaker Glenn Richardson's committee chairmen to a floor leader for Gov. Sonny Perdue, face primary tests Tuesday. House District 9 (parts of Dawson, Forsyth and Lumpkin counties), Republican primary, Rep. Amos Amerson of Dahlonega vs. Dahlonega businessman Steve Gooch A race between one of Richardson's committee chairmen (Amerson) and Gooch, a friend of Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle's, this one was bound to be a hard-hitting affair. ..http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/incumbents-face-serious-challenges-tuesda... Ribbon Cutting to be held for new Link from Humane Society to park- July 12, 2008 The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 18, 2008 at 11am in honor of the newly built path and bridge linking the Dawson County Humane Society with Rock Creek Park.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/ribbon-cutting-to-be-held-for-new-link-fr... Lt. Gov. hosts water issue-related radio show- July 12, 2008 Lt. Governor Casey Cagle Friday looked back on the 20-plus years of the tri-state water wars and declared that its time for them to end.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/lt-gov-hosts-water-issue-related-radio-sh... Two hurt after high-speed chase, wreck- July 12, 2008 Two Alabama men were hospitalized Thursday after an early morning high-speed chase and wreck that authorities say also involved alcohol. The men were attempting to elude authorities in a stolen Corvette when the vehicle overturned and struck a power pole at Lumpkin Campground and Dawson Forest roads.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/two-hurt-after-high-speed-chase-wreck?fro... Chamber embarks on biggest fundraiser yet- July 12, 2008 The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce has begun its most ambitious fundraiser to date in order to garner funds for a proposed welcome center.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/chamber-embarks-on-biggest-fundraiser-yet... Carlisle selected as finance chairman for state YMCA- July 12, 2008 Dawson County Sheriff Billy Carlisle has been selected to serve as the finance chairman for the State YMCA of Georgia in Dawson CountyDawsonville for 2008.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/carlisle-selected-as-finance-chairman-for... Keeping 'In Touch' with local government: County launches e-newsletter- July 12, 2008 In an effort to open and extend the lines of communication with its citizens, Dawson County government launched a new e-newsletter last week.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/keeping-in-touch-with-local-government-co... Airport rezoning advances: Racing family's plans may move forward- July 12, 2008 Property owners Ernie, Bill and Dan Elliott have moved one step closer to redeveloping their land on Elliott Family Parkway into a light industrial complex. The Dawsonville City Council unanimously approved the first reading of the Elliotts' request to rezone more than 204 acres Monday night. In addition to developing a light industrial complex for small engineering and race car-based businesses, the plan calls for expanding an existing airstrip, which has stirred controversy for several...http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/airport-rezoning-advances-racing-familys-... Former accounting office manager faces theft charges- July 12, 2008 A Dahlonega woman accused of stealing more than $93,000 from her Dawson County employer was arrested last week.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/former-accounting-office-manager-faces-th... |