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Y'all Magazine Brings Sweet Tea Challenge to Hall County's Laurel Park
This year the Y'all Magazine Sweet Tea Challenge will follow the ABA BBQ Cook-Off tour to be held in conjunction with Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series tournaments to its five locations in the southern US in 2010...
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Happy Valentines Day from your Chamber!
If you're scratching your head for a neat idea for Valentine's Day, the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce might offer just the help you need.  Check out these fantastic ideas...
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Acclaimed Dance Educator Lectures About His Craft at Brenau
Dr. James Frazier will present a lecture on February 4, which is entitled “The Radical Act of Being.”  Open to the public, the talk is free of charge...
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North Georgia Zoo Presents: Mattie's Birthday Celebration
Enjoy learning more about this amazing and endangered species of ape. Watch Mattie taste her very own special fruit birthday cake and meet some of Mattie's very special animal friends at a celebration at BlackStock Vineyards...  
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North Georgia Home Expo Set for Late February
Builders, contractors, real estate agents and "DIY" residents are encouraged to attend this event...
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Brenau Presents Artist Melissa Harshman’s ‘Out-of-the-Box’ Images
Harshman, an associate professor in the printmaking department of the Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia, finds startling revelations in battered old cookbooks, memo pads, dictionaries, and other scavenged items arranged in unusual combinations...
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Sponsors Named for 14th Annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival
In addition to local supporters, the lineup of sponsors once again includes a well known Atlanta auto dealership known as “The Original Atlanta Audi Dealership”, and an internationally-renowned folk school, which describes its goals as seeking to bring people toward two kinds of development: inner growth as creative, thoughtful individuals, and social development as tolerant, caring members of a community...
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Office of Senator Isakson to Host Federal Grants Workshop on February 16 in Gainesville
The grants workshop is an opportunity for local organizations and governments to speak with representatives from Isakson’s office about grant opportunities available to them...
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Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Launches Shop Local Campaign
Shop Local was originally kicked off in 2008, but Linda Williams, president of the Chamber, agreed that the program needed to be refreshed.  Williams noted that the greatest contribution citizens can make during these difficult times is to maximize their spending at our county businesses...
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Keep Dawson County Beautiful Installs New Officers
Karen Armstrong, chairman; Michele Hester, vice chairman; and Brooke Anderson, secretary/treasurer were elected unanimously at the November KDCB annual meeting.  Each officer will serve a one-year term and may be elected for a second term...
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1071 Coalition Relases Preliminary Results of Lake Lanier Economic Impact Study
According to the Coalition, the Lanier region lost 800,000 visitors during lowest lake-level year...
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Local Fishing Guide Shane Watson Inducted into Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
On January 12, 2010, Lake Lanier fishing guide Shane Watson was inducted into The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame for the year 2010 as a Legendary Guide. This is a prestigious honor as only 56 people have been recognized as a Legendary Guide since 1992. There are only 2 to 3 people inducted each year worldwide...
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Dawson Montessori To Host Open House on January 24
Dawson Montessori is now offering a three-day a week pre-school program for ages 3-6, in a cozy home setting in Dawsonville...
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Valentine Vows at the Historic Dawson County Courthouse
The Dawson County Magistrate Court will be holding free marriage and vow renewal ceremonies on Friday, February 12...
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Dine the United Way Thanks Participating Restaurants
The Blue Bicycle, Fajita Grill and McDonald's will be donating a percentage of their proceeds to United Way of Dawsonville on January 14, so grab family and friends and eat out that night!...
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Dawson County Family Connection Presents Simulation of Living in Poverty
Welcome to the State of Poverty helps participants to realize a better understanding of some of the obstacles faced by families living in poverty...
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Persimmon Creek Vineyards and Atlanta Wine School Present Vintage 2010 Program
Be a Winemaker, begins in February and includes 12 day-long sessions at Persimmon Creek Vineyards, under the tutelage of owners and winemakers Mary Ann and Sonny Hardman.  The experience offers the chance to reconnect with nature through an engaging hands-on discovery of the resources and efforts involved with running a sustainable farm and vineyard...
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Dawson County Humane Society Meeting Postponed
Due to the winter weather advisory issued for Dawson County, the Dawson County Humane Society will not be holding the regular board meeting Thursday evening...
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Dawson County Humane Society Board Meeting Set for Thursday
Please note that if it starts snowing heavily in the afternoon, the DCHS board meeting will be held the following Thursday, January 14 at 6 pm at the shelter...
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Cynthia's Events Planning & Design Presents Mountain Memories Bridal Show
Meet premiere specialists from across North Georgia, sample decadent desserts and hors d'oeuvres, enjoy live entertainment, win prizes, and experience a bridal lounge, providing one-on-one services and information to support you, the bride!...
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