Dawsonville revs up for moonshine festival October 23, 2020 Rome News-Tribune They are revving up here for the big event of the year, like the Chevrolet Camaro V8 engine of the son of this mountain town’s most famous resident, “Awesome Bill from Dawsonville.”
Eagle Scout projects proposed to upgrade Dawsonville’s Main Street Park October 22, 2020 Dawson News & Advertiser At the Dawsonville City Council meeting on Oct. 19, council members heard presentations by two Eagle Scout candidates, discussed the upcoming Mountain Moonshine Festival and recognized City Clerk Beverly Banister for earning her Georgia clerk certification.
Dawsonville City Council upholds 53rd annual Mountain Moonshine Festival permit September 30, 2020 Dawson News & Advertiser Eason and the council members all said that at the end of the day, their main concern is making sure the citizens of Dawsonville are safe during the festival.
Dawsonville calls meeting to 'reconsider conditions' of Moonshine Festival permit over unanswered questions September 24, 2020 Gainesville Times Unanswered questions regarding the 53rd annual Mountain Moonshine Festival have caused the Dawsonville City Council to call a special meeting to “reconsider the conditions” of the festival’s permit.
Dawsonville residents voice concerns about traffic, congestion with potential new subdivision September 23, 2020 Dawson News & Advertiser At its regular meeting and public hearing held on Monday, Sept. 14, the Dawsonville Planning Commission heard the concerns of local residents worried about a potential new subdivision near Perimeter Road in Dawson County.
Dawsonville City Council gives green light to 53rd Mountain Moonshine Festival September 14, 2020 Dawson News & Advertiser At a special called meeting of the Dawsonville City Council on Sept. 10, council members approved the permit for K.A.R.E. for Kids to hold the 53rd annual Mountain Moonshine Festival.
Dawsonville, Moonshine Festival at odds over mask mandate September 8, 2020 Gainesville Times The Dawsonville City Council has chosen to postpone a decision on the upcoming 53rd annual Mountain Moonshine Festival until this week, after a special called meeting failed to resolve outstanding questions about the festival’s safety procedures and locations.
Here’s how much CARES Act funding local groups received and what they’re using it for September 4, 2020 Dawson News & Advertiser The Dawsonville city government was awarded $169,000 for the first phase of CARES Act funding, according to the city’s finance administrator Hayden Wiggins. Out of this amount, the city has received $59,000 so far.
Georgia city wants recognition for efforts to attract bees August 24, 2020 Gainesville Times The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Friday that city officials in Dawsonville about 60 miles northeast of Atlanta are supporting an effort to obtain the title, “Bee City USA.” The Dawson County Women's Club is set to submit an application for the designation.
North Georgia city issues an invitation to bees August 21, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Dawsonville in North-Central Georgia is rolling out a citywide welcome mat for bees and other pollinators.