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In Touch With Your Dawson County Government

November 2008

In This Issue

Message from the County Manager

I have been on the job as your county manager for six months now. During that time, I have had the pleasure of working with the many wonderful employees, department heads and elected officials in Dawson County Government...

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War Hill Park Campground Closed for the Season

War Hill Park Campground is now closed for the winter. The campground will reopen the first weekend in April 2009...

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Public Invited to Join Food Drive for Ric Rack

Karen Armstrong of the Dawson County Board of Elections organized the food drive and hopes “to see this event collect enough food to feed at least 50 families for a week..."

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Dawson County “Shop Local” Program Kicks-off the Holiday Season

Dawson County, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and many local businesses are embarking on a county-wide “Shop Local” Program.  As the holiday season approaches, we are challenging our citizens to “Shop Local." You may be surprised by what is available within the County for gift-giving, as well as everyday items...

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Archer Recalled to Active Duty

Dawson County Emergency Services volunteer Chris Archer has been recalled to active duty in the Georgia Army National Guard...

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Social Ballroom Dance Continues at Rock Creek

Bring your friends, your partner, or simply come alone to meet new friends.  Learn the basics, then practice what you've learned...all in one night...

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Announcements

Dawson County Government offices will be closed November 11, 2008 in observance of Veterans Day.

 

Dawson County Government offices will be closed November 27 and 28, 2008 in observance of Thansgiving.

 

The Dawson County Board of Commissioners work session orgininally scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2008 has been moved to Monday, November 24, 2008.

Upcoming Events

Veterans Day

November 11, 2008

Board of Commissioners Work Session

November 13, 2008, 4:00pm

Board of Elections & Registration Regular Meeting

November 17, 2008, 9:30am

Planning Commission Meeting

November 18, 2008, 6:00pm

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

November 20, 2008, 6:00pm

Social Ballroom Dance

November 21, 2008, 7:00pm

Board of Commissioners Work Session

November 24, 2008, 4:00pm

Dawson County by the Numbers

October, 2008

36 building permits issued


206
miles of roads mowed


487
youths served by RACA


185 fire responses


204 EMS responses


2768 meals served by the Senior Center
 

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