Dawsonville NewsLocal news for Dawsonville, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Longtime Dawson educator dies- July 12, 2008 Known affectionately as "Miss Plennie" by generations of Dawson County school children, Plennie J. Robinson died July 2 at age 88, following a period of declining health.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/longtime-dawson-educator-dies?fromrss=1 Court date set in Gold Creek foreclosure- July 12, 2008 A court date is set to move forward with foreclosure proceedings against Gold Creek Golf Club. Gold Creek, which owes more than $120,000 in property tax debt to Dawson County dating back to 2006, voluntarily closed its doors June 27 and is now facing a seizure of the property, according to Dawson County Tax Commissioner Linda Townley. The two parties are scheduled to be in court on Aug. 14 before Superior Court Judge Bonnie Oliver at 1:30 p.m. at the Dawson County Courthouse.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/court-date-set-in-gold-creek-foreclosure?... Kangaroo Conservation Center to be featured on 'Today'- July 11, 2008 Viewers from across the country will get an up-close look at the inner workings of the Kangaroo Conservation Center on the morning of Thursday, July 10 when the KCC is scheduled to be featured on NBC-TV's ...http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/kangaroo-conservation-center-to-be-featur... Dawsonville marsupials appearing on Today show- July 9, 2008 The directors of the Kangaroo Conservation Center hopped on a plane to New York City with four of their marsupials Tuesday to make an appearance on NBC's "Today" show.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/dawsonville-marsupials-appearing-on-today... Greed, Robin Hood mentality feed blue jean heists, police say- July 8, 2008 It looked like shoplifting at first, just guys grabbing a few pairs of nice jeans and shirts before darting from a store.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/greed-robin-hood-mentality-feed-blue-jean... Three Prudential Realty Offices Support Kids with Cancer- July 5, 2008 Dawsonville office is one of three Prudential Georgia Realty offices , all led by Managing Broker Robert Aiken, are joining forces to help raise money for Sunshine Kids.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/three-prudential-realty-offices-support-k... A's rally past Dawsonville- July 5, 2008 Despite an outstanding effort on the mound for the Gainesville A's Wednesday night, Will Rowlett left after eight innings without a chance to earn the win against Dawsonville Post 247 in American Legion action.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/as-rally-past-dawsonville?fromrss=1 Teen drowns at Forsyth County park- July 5, 2008 A 17-year-old Duluth teenager drowned this afternoon at Lake Lanier's Little Ridge Park in central Forsyth County, according to officials.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/teen-drowns-at-forsyth-county-park?fromrs... Notes from the Georgia Senate: Independence Day - Senator Chip Pearson- July 5, 2008 On this July 4, Americans will take the day off to spend time with family, enjoying parades, picnics and fireworks.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/notes-from-the-georgia-senate-independenc... District 9 State House Race Gets Heated- July 5, 2008 Voters in Dawson, Lumpkin and Forsyth counties must soon decide if District 9 State Rep. Amos Amerson deserves another term in the Georgia State House or if he should be replaced by challenger Steve Gooch. Gooch, the outgoing Lumpkin County Commission Chair, has been endorsed by Dawson County Sheriff Billy Carlisle and Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle.http://www.topix.net/city/dawsonville-ga/2008/07/district-9-state-house-race-gets-heated?f... |