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[ In Civic Organizations ]
Blood and Platelet Donations Needed Every Day to Respond to Patient Emergencies
Like the Emergency Room of a hospital, the American Red Cross must be prepared to respond to patient emergencies with blood products 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Through the everyday support and generosity of blood and platelet donors, the Red Cross can be prepared to do this day-in and day-out, no matter when or where these blood products are needed...
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[ In Faith & Values ]
What happened to Christmas?
Christmas was, once, a wonderful time that was celebrated with family, friends and dinner at Grandma's house. Grandpa would gather the children around the fire place and tell them the story about Jesus Christ who was born on Christmas Day. Some people, now, call it a "holiday." People stand in line at at malls, after Thanksgiving, then rush through the doors to buy, buy and buy more...
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[ In History ]
Remembering John B. Gordon’s 180th Birthday
‘He was a devout and humble Christian Gentlemen. I know of no man more beloved in the South, and he was probably the most popular Southern man among the people of the North.’...
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[ In Civic Organizations ]
Christmas Tree Recycling Offered at Transfer Station
Keep Dawson County Beautiful encourages everyone to “go green” by recycling your Christmas tree. Bring One for the Chipper, the state’s annual Christmas tree recycling program, invites all Dawson residents to bring their undecorated Christmas trees to the Dawson County Transfer Station and Recycling Center located at 946 Burt Creek Road during regular business hours from December 27 – January 14...
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[ In Faith & Values ]
Dawson County Emergency Services and Public Works Shared a Bit of Christmas Cheer
Santa made a few special deliveries to some Dawson County families arriving on a non-traditional red sled...
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[ In Faith & Values ]
Merry Christmas
DawsonTimes.com would like to wish a very Merry Christmas to all of our readers and contributors...
 
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[ In History ]
A Veterans Day Remembrance
What does Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2011, mean to you? To me it means….Remembering American Patriots like Thomas Jefferson who said, “A Bill of Rights is what the people are entitled to against every government, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference.”...
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[ In Parks and Green Space ]
Hellbender Project Aimed at Conserving Hefty Salamander
Hellbenders may have more unflattering nicknames than a cross-county football rival, but these big salamanders with the jelly-slick skin are attracting some positive, and needed, conservation attention...
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Fall Fun at Brasstown Valley Resort -- Come for the Activities, Stay for the Relaxation
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, is Georgia’s best resort for viewing fall foliage and enjoying the mild autumn temperatures. The Resort has a put together a collection of autumn activities that are perfect for a quick one day getaway or an overnight stay….the choice is yours...
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[ In Parks and Green Space ]
Dawson County Champion Tree Program Enters Third Season
The first three years were very successful as 31 trees were nominated, 18 crowned Dawson County champions, and 3 state champions. The Dawson County Champion Tree program is associated with GFC’s state program and is designed to find the largest trees in the county by species and possibly become a state champion. The nomination period runs through November 30, 2011...
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[ In People & Places ]
“Why I Love Dawson County” Photo Contest
The Dawson County Board of Commissioners is holding a photo contest to show why this is the best place to live, work and play. The winning photograph will be placed in a 30 year time capsule at the new government center to be opened in 2041...
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8th Annual Dahlonega Literary Festival
The 8th Annual Dahlonega Literary Festival will be held the 2nd weekend in November (November 12-13, 2011). The festival committee is working to expand the literary trade show component of this year's event, and the City of Dahlonega has approved the inclusion of artists as well as literary vendors...
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[ In History ]
Historical Marker Dedications
The Georgia Historical Society and the Georgia Department of Economic Development invite you to two Historical Marker Dedications, "Georgians in the Union Army" and  "Madden Branch Massacre"...
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Memorial Service to Commemorate 9/11 to be Held Friday Sept. 9
Hosted this year by Dawson County Emergency Services, the annual service is held to honor those who lost their lives on that date and all those who uphold our continual pursuit of freedom...
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Memorial Service to Commemorate 9/11 - Community Invited to 10th Anniversary Ceremony
The community is invited to attend a memorial service commemorating the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 9:00am. ...
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Art Walk to Feature Demonstrations by Local Artists
Have you ever wondered how an artist or fine crafter creates his or her artwork?  Now is your chance to see local artists demonstrating their creative process in front of the Visitors Center, on the first Saturday of each month from June through November...
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Bear on the Square Mountain Festival
Dahlonega, a picturesque town in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, is the place to be during the weekend of April 21-22, 2012. Scheduled for that weekend is the 16th annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival, a highly entertaining and lively weekend of music and art held in and around the town's Historic Public Square...
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[ In Non-Profits ]
Murphy-Harpst Children’s Centers Names New Equine Coordinator
Raised on a farm in the Cedartown area, Kaylan Marion has been surrounded by horses her entire life. Growing up, she often used horses to escape reality and cope with issues in her personal life. It was only when her half-sister was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome that Marion realized she had been participating in basic equine therapy most of her life...
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[ In Faith & Values ]
Should We Let Hypocrisy Shake Our Faith?
Between Weiner-Gate, John Edwards being indicted on charges he used campaign funds to cover up the affair that destroyed his political career and former House speaker Newt Gingrich launching his presidential bid after admitting he cheated on his second wife, it seems like there is no end to the breakout of hypocrisy that has infected the headlines recently...
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Dawsonville, Ga. celebrates its 44th Annual Moonshine Festival,
Moonshine running, backwoods racing and motorsports glory - Dawson County, Georgia, revels in its heritage and celebrates it in grand style each year during its free, family-friendly Mountain Moonshine Festival...
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[ In History ]
When Rucker called the roll - A Soldier’s Story
Mrs. Daisy Anderson was the last widow of a Black Union soldier whose husband Private Robert Ball Anderson served in the 125th United States Colored Troops. She and Mrs. Alberta Martin, the last widow of a Confederate soldier, met in Gettysburg, Pa. in 1997. Both of these grand ladies have sadly passed over the river to rest in the shade of the trees...
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[ In Seniors ]
BBB RED ALERT: Grandparent Scam Just Got Scarier
The scammers' basic tactic is to pose as a grandchild and let the unsuspecting grandparent fill in the blanks. For example, the scam caller might say, "It's me, your favorite grandchild," to which the grandparent will guess the name of the grandchild it sounds the most like, and then the call proceeds from there...
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[ In Parks and Green Space ]
Parks & Rec. Kicks off Fall Season with Pep Rally and Movie Night
Kick off the fall sports season at the first-ever Fall Sports Pep Rally hosted by Dawson County Parks & Recreation on Friday, August 19, 2011. Combined with August movie night, this fun-filled event will be held at Veterans Memorial Park football field beginning at 6:00PM...
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[ In Announcements ]
Dawsonville doozy: Convenience store sells $50K prize
Neighborhood Convenience Store, 75 Highway 9 N. in Dawsonville, has sold a winning $50,000 prize from the popular Georgia Lottery instant game Jumbo Bucks Classic...
 
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[ In Seniors ]
Northside Hospital Forsyth Gives to Senior Center Elevator Fund
Administrator Lynn Jackson, on behalf of Northside Hospital-Forsyth, recently presented Dawson County Senior Center Director Margie Weaver with a check for $1000.00 to benefit the center’s elevator fund...
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[ In People & Places ]
Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze Celebrates 10th Growing Season
Opening Day is Saturday, September 3. The highly-popular, tourist attraction in Dawson County will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2011, with multiple maze trails, hayrides, bonfires, climbing goats and new corn-ference rooms for school field Trips. Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch will be open every weekend in September and November (through Nov. 20) and every day in October...
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[ In Parks and Green Space ]
DNR Wildlife Resources Division Celebrates a Century of Conservation
July 11 marks 100 years of conservation in Georgia, where outdoor recreation packs a $3 billion-plus economic punch each year and biological diversity ranks among the richest in the U.S...
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[ In Faith & Values ]
America’s Fiscal Crisis is a Spiritual Crisis
Culture Expert, Talk Show Host and Author Dr. Alex McFarland Says Budgeting Has Christian Worldview Principles...
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4th of July Family Celebration and Firecracker 5k / 10k
Join us on July 4, 2011 to celebrate the Fourth family-style in Dahlonega on the historic town square. The day begins with the new Dahlonega Firecracker 5k/10k! Do you remember being a child and what the 4th of July meant -hot dogs, watermelon, parades, flags waving and fun with family and friends while you waited until it got dark enough for the fireworks...
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Dawson Day Sparks in the Park Independence Day Celebration
Presented by Dawson Community News and the Dawson County Board of Commissioners, the Dawson Day celebration is the place to be to get your share of family fun, a variety of foods, and a sky-popping fireworks display..,
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