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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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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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Dawson County Chamber Announces 19th Annual Gala Registration
The individual cost is $75.00 or a table for eight may be reserved at $550.00. The Chamber is still accepting auction donations as well...
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Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Awards $3,300 at Business After Hours
Dr. Alan Metzel of Peach Brandy Cottage was present at the United Community Bank BAH when his name was drawn! He won $3300.00!...
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And the Nominations Are...
On January 22, 2010, the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce will present its Annual Banquet and Auction. The theme is "It's a Wonderful Night": A Black and White Gala Event...
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Lunch with the Chamber Welcomes Sam Olens
The Dawson County Chamber's 'Lunch with the Chamber' is set for January 14, 2010 at 12:00 noon at Lakeview Center and warmly welcomes Chairman of the Atlanta Regional Commission...
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Dawsonville Hosts Fifth Annual Veterans Day Celebration
The Veterans Day National Committee approved Dawson County as a 2009 Veterans Day Regional Site. This is the third year the county has received this honor. Atlanta and Dawsonville are the only two Regional Sites in Georgia to receive such a recognition...
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Food for Fines at Chestatee Regional Library System
Throughout November, Lumpkin County Library and Dawson County Library will accept two cans or boxes of non-perishable food for each one dollar of fines...
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Chamber's Annual Banquet and Auction Set for January 22, 2010
The Chamber is now accepting bids from facilities that would like to host and cater the event. Contact the Chamber office for bid information. Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, October 14, 2009...
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New from Your Dawson County Chamber of Commerce: Chamber Member Forum
Members will find topic categories on Membership, Marketing, Economic Development and Education. Visitors will also find The Water Cooler for discussions on anything and everything...
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Business After Hours Set for Tuesday, October 27
The CASH drawing is currently at $2,950! You must be present to claim the prize if your name is called...
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Leadership Dawson 2010 Class Now Forming
Applications are being accepted through October 1, 2009. The class will be limited to approximately 25 participants...

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Flood Victims Can Find Coping, Recovery Information at GeorgiaDisaster.info
The site is one of the most comprehensive of its kind in the nation and addresses many of the stresses any kind of catastrophe can bring to an individual, a family or a community...
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The Heroes of Dawson County
This poem was written as a dedication to the memory of the victims of September 11 and as a thank you to the many heroes living right here in Dawson County. Let us never forget...
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Dahlonega Prepares for 175th Birthday Celebration
'Heritage Days' is planned to be a way for visitors and locals alike to step back in time and enjoy the entertainment and goods of our original settlers. Festivities include a farmers market, antique vendors, period costumes, event re-enactments and gold mining demonstrations...
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Abba House Hosts Business After Hours
The cash drawing -- the Dawson County Chamber's Economic Stimulus Package -- is now at $2,600.00, and you must be present at the Business After Hours event to win if your name is drawn...
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Business Expo is Just Around the Corner
Meet with Dawson County Chamber members' finest business owners, managers and representatives as they showcase their products and services on October 6 at the annual Expo event...
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U.S. Congressman Nathan Deal to speak at Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Chamber president, Linda Williams states, “We are honored that Congressman Deal will be the speaker at our August meeting. Our members are looking forward to this opportunity to hear first-hand from our distinguished representative in Washington ”...
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'Walk of Honor' Showcases Personalized Bricks
The Veterans Affairs of Dawson County is selling engraved bricks containing messages that honor our veterans and active military to complete the new 'Walk of Honor' at Veterans Memorial Park...
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Hemlockfest Celebrates Fifth Anniversary This Fall
The festival is a three-day celebration of bluegrass, blues, and rock music held on a scenic 50-acre private resort in the foothills of the Appalachians. It’s a family-friendly event with something to interest people of all ages. Visitors can come for a day, or camp out for the weekend...
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Memorial Day Groundbreaking Ceremony for 'Operation Welcome Home' Set for May 25
The Veterans Affairs of Dawson County, Viet Nam Veterans of America, Chapter 970, Dawson County Park & Recreation Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Mike Berg, will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park, prior to the Memorial Day Service...
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