Dawson News & Advertiser

Now more than ever, Dawson County residents struggling to find work during these tough economic times need to stay connected to their source for local news. Full Story »

The Dawson News & Advertiser is looking for the perfect artwork to grace the cover of its 2010 publication of Awesome Dawson! Awesome Dawson! is the full-color, slick-page information guide on Dawson County that also features local people and places. Full Story »

The Dawson County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Winter Construction of Atlanta last week to build the Dawson County Courthouse for $15,458,333. Full Story »

Elvis, portrayed by Damon Hendrix, sang in the Christmas season in Dawsonville on Saturday as part of the city's annual tree lighting ceremony. City Clerk Kim Cornelison estimated that at least 500 people came out for the event, which also kicked off the city's sesquicentennial celebration. Full Story »

Kenneth Stewart of Dawsonville gets instruction from Camp Frank D. Merrill Staff Sgt. Matthew Johnson on how to aim and fire an M240, the biggest machine gun used by the U.S. Army Rangers. Full Story »

In just more than a week, three stores located at the North Georgia Premium Outlets on Highway 400 have been burglarized in what authorities are calling “smash-and-grabs.” Full Story »

From 3:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, the City of Dawsonville will continue what has become an annual tradition - the lighting the “ole Christmas tree.” Full Story »

The Black Friday shopping weekend has come and gone, and the National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that the number of shoppers increased over last year - yet people spent less overall. Full Story »

Dawson County School System officials were informed Tuesday morning that their H1N1, commonly known as swine flu, vaccines have arrived. Full Story »

Bradley Weaver of Bradley's Christmas Trees near Dawsonville wraps a Fraser fir on Monday for a customer to take home for the holidays. Weaver said business has been busy. "We were selling trees until after dark just about all weekend," he said. Full Story »