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Become a Part of the 2010 Dawson Day “Sparks in the Park”
Become a part of 2010 Dawson Day “Sparks in the Park” either by becoming a sponsor or applying as a vendor.  You’ll experience Dawson County’s newest and most exciting community tradition and receive a great value and premium exposure for your marketing dollars...
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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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Isakson Urges Investigation of Climate Research to Ensure Tax Dollars Are Not Being Used to Manipulate Data
"Emails and documents recently disclosed paint an alarming picture of the state of climate research. In the emails that have been disclosed we've seen evidence of manipulation, efforts to avoid freedom of information act requests, abuse of the peer review process and a research process that is driven more by a political agenda than a quest for the truth"... 
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Additional Portion of Big Creek Greenway Now Open in Forsyth County
An additional portion of the Big Creek Greenway in neighboring Forsyth County was officially opened on December 4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new portion, Phase 1, covers approximately 3.9 miles from McFarland Parkway to the Fowler Park site at SR 9...
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Northeast Georgia Offers Sleighful of Holiday Events
From Christmas Open Houses to a Festival of Trees to a Holi-Day Camp, along with visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, there are a variety of festive activites in Northeast Georgia this holiday season.  Enjoy...
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Tipping Fees Waived for Recyclers November 14
All citizens bringing their recyclables to the station on that day will have the 50 cents per bag fee waived for all bagged household trash only.  This does not apply to truckloads or appliances...
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Volunteers Wanted for District Two Community Clean Up
The fall community clean up event takes place on November 21 beginning at 8:30 am at the courthouse parking lot on Shoal Creek Road. Litter pick-up routes and supplies will be distributed to volunteer groups, and breakfast sandwiches and coffee will be provided for volunteers, courtesy of Bojangle’s...
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Leaf-Watching Website Highlights Georgia’s State Parks
To help leaf peepers plan their autumn escapes, Georgia State Parks has launched “Leaf Watch 2009” to track fall color as it moves across the region...
 
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September 26 Is Free Day for Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites is offering free admission on Saturday, September 26 as part of National Public Lands Day.
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Landscape Design Series Kicks off Early September
Learn to measure, plan and plant your personal landscape in this five-week class taught by Lifetime Master Gardener Daryl Pulis...
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New Hours Set for Dawson County Parks & Recreation
New hours of operation and closings for Rock Creek Sports Complex and Veterans Memorial Park are being implemented as cost-saving efforts for Dawson County...
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Outdoor Adventure Day Set for September 26
Guests can learn how to catch a trout, paddle a canoe and shoot a shotgun. All are encouraged to try activities like fly tying and casting, bass fishing basics, trout fishing and more...
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10 Outdoor Adventures in Georgia
August’s outdoor adventure tip from Commissioner Clark is “Go Adventure Georgia,” showcasing 10 exciting outdoor activities around the state...
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Sen. Pearson Honored by the Georgia Forestry Association
In presenting the award, Association Executive Vice President Steve McWilliams praised Pearson’s commitment to smaller and more efficient government, reasonable environmental regulation, and especially his commitment to protecting private property rights...
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Bear Gets Himself into a Pickle (Jar)
A young male bear, head encased in a plastic pickle bucket, received a lot of attention this year as it traveled more than 48 miles, sighted multiple times over a four-week period, beginning in June, in Dawsonville, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Clarkesville and just outside Unicoi State Park in Helen...
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'Georgia Diplomat' Government Package Provides Affordable Meeting Alternative in the Great Outdoors
The spectacular views of mountains, waterfalls and lakes are likely to re-energize team morale and spirits. After meetings, guests can enjoy championship golf, fishing, canoe rentals and challenging hiking trails. On-site programming staff are available at each lodge to customize retreats...
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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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Holiday Skies Light Up in Dawson County
Picture perfect weather and an excitement-filled evening brought thousands to Rock Creek Park for the Dawson Day Thunder in the Sky Independence Day celebration...
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Len Foote Hike Inn Offering Guests Solar-heated Showers with State-of-the-Art Solar Thermal System
For more than a decade, the Len Foote Hike Inn – accessible to its guests only by a five-mile mountain footpath beginning at the top of Amicalola Falls – has been a showplace of environmental sustainability...
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State Encourages Citizens to Get Outdoors this Summer: “Go Stay Georgia”
Five of Georgia’s state parks offer hotel-style lodges where guests can enjoy on-site restaurants and meeting facilities.  Amicalola and Unicoi state parks have mountain-view lodges and Red Top Mountain State Park’s lodge provides access to Lake Allatoona.  And new this year are cottage rentals at Smithgall Woods near Helen...
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