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Racers take off at the start of the 3rd annual Kenny Stewart 5K race, Saturday May 11.
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Kenny Stewart's spirit seemed to illuminate the whole scene at the third annual 5K race in his memory on Saturday, May 11.
"When we planned the date for the race in 2012, we had no idea that this y...
From left: Dawson County residents Lenny and Liz Squeo and Myrna and Ivan Ruiz vote on plans to revitalize downtown Dawsonville. Both couples said they liked what they saw
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The committee to revitalize downtown Dawsonville has held its first town hall meeting to present ideas to the public. One of the proposed improvements includes opening a bed and breakfast one block...
Cancer survivor Cecil Pruitt (back row, center) and his family
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All it took was one look at the faces rounding the track at Veterans Memorial Park to know that hundreds of Dawson County residents have not just survived cancer, but have thrived.
The local Relay...
After more than 10 years in downtown Dawsonville, Fred's plans to permanently close their doors. The store is currently open while liquidating its remaining inventory.
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A longtime discount retailer in downtown Dawsonville is closing its doors. Fred's Inc., located at 751 Hwy. 53, will close permanently when existing inventory is sold out, according to Dave Muel...
Longtime friends and fellow educators of Charles Finley enjoy looking at a handmade scrapbook with Finley’s wife and son in the newly named Charles B. Finley Media Center at Robinson Elementary School. (Pictured from left) Keith Porter, Dawson County Superintendent of Schools, Nicky Gilleland, former superintendent, Ben Finley, son, Roxanne Fausett, principal of RES and former student, and (seated) Kathy Finley, wife.
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Hundreds gathered in the gym at Robinson Elementary School Thursday to remember and to honor a man who dedicated his life to educating and mentoring generations of Dawson County's children.
“Charle...
Georgia's Speaker of House, David Ralston, swears in Dawson County Commissioner, Mike Berg, as president of the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG).
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Dawson County Commission Chair Mike Berg on Monday was sworn in as president of the Association of County Commissioners in Georgia.
A special ceremony was conducted by Georgia Speaker of the Hous...
Photo by Kimberly Boim/Dawson News & Advertiser
Aline McClure, a 51 year cancer survivor, stands with Roger Slaton at the Survivor's Dinner held Thursday, April 18.
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A display of hope and inspiration will be for all to see at this Friday's annual Relay for Life event, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.
Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, fami...
Gabbie Kinney, 6, a student a Riverview Elementary School was all smiles as she enjoyed the parachute activity at last Wednesday’s Special Olympics Games hosted by Riverview Middle.
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Opening ceremonies at Wednesday’s Special Olympics 2013 Spring Local Games released a river of excitement and energy across the campus of Riverview Middle School.
Dawson County Board of Educati...
Chase Elliott takes the fifth spot Sunday, April 14 at Rockingham Speedway.
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Chase Elliott is quickly making a name for himself in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The young contender finished in the fifth spot last Sunday at the NCWTS North Carolina Education Lotte...
Dawson County’s Emily Queen surges away from the East Hall defense. The freshman scored two goals in the Lady Tigers victory last Friday.
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Boys soccer goes 1-1 in nailbiting week
Mark Young portrayed a 36-year-old victim of a bear attack at a search-and-rescue training event for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) on April 6. Dr. Dave Neilsen and Steve deLyra, members of one of the search parties, were the first responders.
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It’s dark and late at night. The days are warm, but the night still calls for wrapping up in layers of clothing. You’re out with your family, camping underneath the stars in a remote part of Dawso...
Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 94 Aaron’s/Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet, remained in the top-10 throughout most of his debut in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event, held at Martinsville Speedway this past Saturday.
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Eyes set on Sunday at 'The Rock'
Dawson County junior Logan Burt (#4) is welcomed to the plate by J.T. Eggert (#15) and Kobe Rogers (#13) after Burt hit one of his two home runs to help the Tigers overtake East Hall in a 14-inning marathon.
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As if both teams were stuck in a time-warp, the Tigers and Vikings seemed destined to become locked in another crazy high-scoring game.
But no one could have predicted that the two squads would bat...
Maylee Waite shows off her impressive haul following the annual Community Egg Hunt, held March 30 at Veterans Memorial Park. She said that her princess dress helped her in collecting eggs this year.
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You gotta be fast.
That was the best piece of advice professional egg hunters had the afternoon of March 30, right before the gates were opened and they flooded the football field at Veterans Memor...
Chase Elliott and his team celebrate in victory lane at the Larry Fleeman Memorial, held at Gresham Motorsports Park last Saturday. Photo courtesy of T. Spackman/Raceweek Illustrated.
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Dawsonville’s Chase Elliott has proven once again that he can drive anything on wheels — in dirt or on asphalt.
He proved it last weekend with back-to-back weekend victories — one on the dirt ban...
Dawson County forward McKay Shively scored the winning goal in overtime as the Lady Tigers defeated West Hall.
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The Dawson County varsity girls soccer team was one minute from outlasting the Lady Spartans for a 2-1 victory last week.
But things changed quickly.
The No. 4 ranked Lady Tigers (9-1 overall, 2-0 ...
Eric Cutton stands on the future site of Five Star Architectural LLC in Dawson County.
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Will add eight new jobs
Sheriff Billy Carlisle gives Lumpkin Sheriff Stacy Jarrard a “friendly” hug following the basketball game between the two departments on March 23. Jarrard clings on to the PIG trophy, with PIG standing for Pride, Integrity and Guts. See more pictures from the game on our website, dawsonadvertiser.com
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