August 2008
In This Issue
Message from the County Manager
For the past three months it has been an honor to serve as your County Manager.
These truly are some of the most challenging times to be in government service. Dawson County is well prepared to weather the economic downturn and we are well within the recommended limits with a healthy fund balance of approximately five million dollars, but we are not taking anything for granted...
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Dawson County Tax Commissioner Announces Improved Services
Dawson County Tax Commissioner Linda G. Townley is proud to announce two upcoming changes to provide improved services for citizens while conserving energy and reducing fuel costs for both citizens and employees...
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Boat Ramp Closed at War Hill Park
Recent rains were not enough to prevent the closure of another boat ramp on Lake Lanier. War Hill Park’s only boat launching ramp closed last week. County Manager Kevin Tanner supports extension of the ramp...
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Dawson County to Offer Maintain Your Brain®
Dawson County Emergency Services and the Dawson County Senior Center are teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association to present Maintain Your Brain®; how to live a brain healthy lifestyle community workshop...
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Back-to-School F.A.I.R.
Family Connection is planning a resource fair to be held August 29th from 6:00-8:30 pm to coincide with Parks & Rec’s "Movies in the Park" to increase community awareness of the many services available to our county residents and strengthen the network of our area service providers...
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August Proclaimed Dawson County Firefighters Appreciation Month
This honor is given not only for protecting our citizens but also in observance of the firefighters’ unselfish donation of time and energy in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association...
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It’s a Whole New Game
Dawson County Parks and Recreation is proud to announce a new partnership with Dawson County United Soccer Club. Beginning Fall 2008 recreational soccer in Dawson County will have a new face...
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Announcements
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF PLACE OF REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS OF DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners of Dawson County announces that the place of its regular monthly meetings has been changed from the meeting room at the Rock Creek Sports Complex located 445 Martin Road, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534 to the G.L. Pete Gilleland Chambers at City Hall located 415 Highway 53 East, Dawsonville, Georgia effective August 7, 2008.
RECYCLING CENTER
The Dawson County Recycling Center now accepts glass in addition to paper, aluminum and metal cans, corrugated cardboard and plastics #1 and #2. Recyling Center is open Monday - Saturday 7am - 5pm. 946 Burt Creek Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534. 706-344-3645. Unloading assistance available.
NOTICE
The recreation buildings at both Veteran's Memorial Park and Rock Creek Park will close at 2pm on Sunday, August 17, 2008 for staff training. Outdoor facilities will remain open as usual.
Upcoming Events
Adult Church Softball Begins
August 12, 2008
Adult Co-Ed Softball Begins
August 14, 2008
Board of Commissioners Work Session
August 14, 2008, 4:00 pm
Board of Elections & Registration Regular Meeting
August 18, 2008, 9:30am
Planning Commission Meeting
August 19, 2008, 7:00pm
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
August 21, 2008, 6:00pm
Football Games Begin
August 23, 2008
Zumba Fitness Free Trial Class
August 26, 2008, 4:30pm
Board of Commissioners Work Session
August 28, 2008, 4:00pm
Movies in the Park and Back-to-School Fair
Alvin and the Chipmunks
August 29, 2008, 6:00pm
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