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Dawson County health officials inspected kitchens serving everything from barbecue to tacos this past week. Enter your email address to read this local news story now. By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Dawson County’s varsity volleyball team took a major step toward its goals this season, knocking off rivals Lumpkin County to improve its position in Region 7-3A.

With the end of 2023 approaching, voting was top of mind for Ga. District 9 Rep. Will Wade when he spoke to people at the Dawson County Republican Party’s meeting Monday. Enter your email address to read this local news story now. By creating an account, you agree to...

The Dawson County Transfer Station announced the grand opening celebration for the Dawson County Recycling Center will take place Tuesday, October 3 at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the facility located at 946 Burt Creek Road in Dawsonville Dawson County Officials said. The Dawson...

During the month of September, Dawson County locals and Forsyth County business owners Ashley Brandt and Zoe Hill are on a mission to use their businesses to support several local nonprofits, as well as to help a Dawson County pumpkin patch reopen for the 2023 season.

Dawson County’s varsity and junior varsity cross country programs traveled to Cherokee High School on Saturday, Sep. 16. Enter your email address to read this local news story now. By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. This site is protected...

More federal funding would transform what services look like for people involved in Dawson County’s pretrial, probation and treatment services programs, Court Administrator Jason Stephenson recently told the Board of Commissioners. Enter your email address to read this local news story now. By creating an account, you agree to...

After a harrowing search, a local man was successfully found by first responders Sunday evening thanks in part to a Dawson County Sheriff’s Office drone, according to a press release from the law enforcement agency. Enter your email address to read this local news story now. By creating an...

University of North Georgia (UNG) leaders visited local businesses and met with state and local government officials in the two-day Regional Education and Economic Development (REED) Tour in Dawson and Lumpkin counties Sept. 13-14. "We were grateful to have these discussions that allow us to see what our community needs...

It’s been a whirlwind past month for 2023 Dawson County High School graduate and former Lady Tigers volleyball player Abby Felkai, who is finding herself quickly fitting in on and off the court at Lehigh University. Enter your email address to read this local news story now. By creating...

Dawson County commissioners will have a chance to hear more about the county’s forthcoming five-year comprehensive plan update at their next public meeting. This story continues below. The county’s draft comprehensive plan made the agenda for the board’s work session on Thursday, Sept. 21. Dawson County and...

Dawson County High School recently hosted a “State of Education” event on Thursday, Sept. 14, where State Rep. Will Wade, local business leaders, and University of North Georgia representatives discussed a wide range of topics.

Gilmer High was back on the softball field for a mix of region and nonregion matchups. GHS hit the road last Monday at Dawson County. The Tigers kept the Cats’ offensive under wraps and earned a 5-0…

The Georgia Mountain Food Bank Friday afternoon hosted its annual Empty Bowl Luncheon, a community tradition to help address hunger, health and quality of life in Northeast Georgia. With over 1,000 people in attendance from civic, corporate, non-profit and church organizations, the fundraiser aimed to spread awareness and contributions to...

Cindy Ella Stier, 86, of Dawsonville passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. Born October 6, 1936 in Lumpkin County to the late Bud and Annie mae Dover, she had lived in Dawson County for the past 31 years having moved from Glennie, Michigan. A homemaker at her death, she was employed by Ford Mator Company while in Michigan. Her fondest memory was growing up in Lumpkin County on the river at the briar patch. She enjoyed canning, cooking and was very devoted to the family. Also preceding her in death were her grandson, Patrick Ross; sisters, Anna Rider, Dorothy martin, Lily Belle Smith; brothers, Frank Dover, William Dover, R. B. Dover, Richard Dover, Marvin Dover, and Mairion Dover.

The ongoing “We Care” campaign seeks to change that by connecting people in crisis with the mental health resources they need. Friday morning, local businesses IGY6 Coffee and Trey Thomas-Farmers Insurance Agency met in front of the coffee truck’s 3 Ga. 9 South location to kick off “We Care” outreach efforts during Suicide Prevention Month.

Citing Dawson County’s status as one of the fastest-growing counties of its size in the nation, Sheriff Jeff Johnson asked the Board of Commissioners Tuesday for 12 more deputies across his agency’s divisions. Enter your email address to read this local news story now. By creating an account,...

This month, Lanier Technical College celebrated its 2023 Adult Education graduates with a High School Equivalency Graduation ceremony. Enter your email address to read this local news story now. By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. This site is protected by...

With Dawson County’s varsity football team currently on its bye week, the DCN is taking a look at region opponents the Tigers face and what it will take for the program to make it back to the state playoffs.