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In Touch With Your Dawson County Government

August 2017

County Manager David Headley

I want to take this time to thank all of our staff and constitutional officers for their efforts in presenting their 2018 budgets. I could not be more pleased of the professionalism and conservative stewardship everyone has displayed. Chairman Thurmond and commissioners held the first ever public budget hearings. The public forum allowed citizens, media and commissioner’s the opportunity to openly participate and comment.


The budget process affirmed the transparency and the directness of Dawson County Government which we are all honored to have been a part of; this provided an opportunity for County Staff, Constitutional Officers and Citizens the ability to present and engage with the Board of Commissioners.   County Staff, elected officials, and citizens are extremely grateful to have been involved in this first-ever budget hearing process. 


In Philippians 2:3-4, it reads, do nothing in rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than you.


What a suitable passage to consider as our brand of team spirit and devotedness to the citizens of Dawson County is taking hold. I observe daily, everyone’s willingness to serve this community so it can be the example for others to follow.


The Long Range Planning Committee, which consists of citizens from within the county has been assembled and hitting the ground running. They will begin to review the Land Use Plan and Comprehensive Plan as we continue to move forward with the future structure of Dawson County. Our community work shop held every quarter is showing signs of continued growth from both city and county citizens.  Participants engage in lively discussion regarding issues that result from the new growth projections.  Thank you again for all that you do in making our organization something to be proud of..

 

Thank You

Employee Assistance Program: When you need someone to talk to

Parks & Recreation

Fall Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball Registration

Beginner Tai Chi Classes

August Water Aerobics

Creative Movement and Dance Registration

Movies in the Park-Dawsonville August 11, 2017

Work Source Georgia Mountains Career Coach

Family Connection

Senior Services

Dawson County Senior Services enjoyed a morning hike to visit the Indian Seats located at Sawnee Mountain Park in Cumming on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.  Eleven clients along with Senior Services Director Dawn Pruett and Chris Archer from Emergency Services assisted the group in the trek to the top of the mountain.

Senior Services

Dawson County Senior Services enjoyed a morning hike to visit the Indian Seats located at Sawnee Mountain Park in Cumming on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.  Eleven clients along with Senior Services Director Dawn Pruett and Chris Archer from Emergency Services assisted the group in the trek to the top of the mountain.

Senior Services

Dawson County Senior Services enjoyed a morning hike to visit the Indian Seats located at Sawnee Mountain Park in Cumming on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.  Eleven clients along with Senior Services Director Dawn Pruett and Chris Archer from Emergency Services assisted the group in the trek to the top of the mountain.

Senior Services

Dawson County Senior Services enjoyed a morning hike to visit the Indian Seats located at Sawnee Mountain Park in Cumming on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.  Eleven clients along with Senior Services Director Dawn Pruett and Chris Archer from Emergency Services assisted the group in the trek to the top of the mountain.

Information for Veterans

Click here for information regarding meetings across Dawson County, or visit Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 970.

You may also contact:

Wayne Watkins, Chapter President
Dawson Co. Chapter 970
706-429-5002

Assistance for Veterans from Georgia Department of Labor

Veteran Services

Welcome to our New Businesses


New Commercial Business Licensing

Associated Credit Union – Financial Services
4200 Dawson Forest Road East

Brown Haven Heights – General Contractor
837 Highway 400 South, Suite 195

Verizon Wireless – Retail Cellular Phones
253 Marketplace Boulevard

Gruen Podiatry – Foot Doctor
400 Dawson commons Circle, Suite 420

Fort Dearborn Company – Manufacturing
103 Lumpkin Campground Road North

Go Green Destruction Services – Courier Service
300 Old Dawson Village, Suite 220

Southern Roots Salon – Hair Salon
8426 Highway 53 East, Suite 100

Red Rider Road – Real Estate Investment
84 Couch Road

Premium Package Outlet – Ownership Change
3651 Dawson Forest Road East, Suite 130

Signature Nails & Spa – Nail & Spa Services
136 Marketplace Boulevard, Suite 120

Starbucks – Restaurant
215 Marketplace Boulevard, Suite 100

The Pickled Peach – Retail Gifts/Home Goods
800 Highway 400 South

Wireless Ventures – Retail Cellular Phones
157 Power Center Drive, Suite 100

New Home-Based Business Licensing

199 Sunshine Drive – Real Estate Investment
199 Sunshine Drive

Bill Smith – Home Inspections
716 Orchard Lane

Casper Unlimited – Handyman Services
289 Coltrane Road

Christine Hinton CPA – Accounting Services
93 Overlook Circle

Here’s Your Admin – Consulting Services
51 Chappell Road

Deborah & Michael Papaioanu – Horse Arena/Events
222 Bailey Waters Road

Georgia Blade – Fishing Lure Crafting
4 Kelly Bridge Road

Ranger – Handyman Services
51 Lake Drive

Crane’s Used Cars – Used Car Sales
3152 Dawson Forest Road East

Olde Town Cutlery – Online Sales
740 Smith Circle

Pritchett’s Batters Box – Sports/Recreational Instruction
5709 Highway 53 East

Sandi Ethridge – Online Services
34 forest Cove Court

Top Gear Hauling – Truck & Equipment
80 Trillium Ridge