'Open for business': Officials cut the ribbon on new Dawsonville Farmer's Market Pavilion July 22, 2020 Dawson Community News A ceremony for the market was held on Saturday morning with local and state officials, including Dawsonville Mayor Mike Eason, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black and UGA Extension Agent Clark McAllister, who have all helped the farmer’s market grow over the years.
Dawsonville officials encourage mask use as COVID-19 cases continue to rise July 22, 2020 Dawson Community News With 18 new cases of COVID-19 reported for Dawson County in the past week, City of Dawsonville officials are encouraging citizens to wear masks and to continue practicing social distancing to slow the pandemic's spread.
Dawsonville to host Farmers Market Grand Opening on Saturday July 14, 2020 Dawson News & Advertiser After several weeks of hosting farmers market events this season with much success, the Dawsonville Farmers Market will kick-off to an official start this weekend, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new farmers market pavilion built by the City of Dawsonville.
Dawsonville’s Food Truck Fridays canceled until August July 10, 2020 Dawson News & Advertiser Food Truck Fridays, originally scheduled to begin on July 10, have been canceled until Aug. 14 due to COVID-19, according to the City of Dawsonville website.
Multiple projects all vying for Dawson SPLOST dollars June 29, 2020 Access North Georgia The Dawson County Board of Commissioners met Friday morning, June 26, along with the Dawsonville City Council to discuss the joint use of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Dollars.
2021 budget approved by Dawsonville City Council June 19, 2020 Dawson News & Advertiser After months of planning and discussion by city stakeholders, Dawsonville officials approved a budget for the upcoming financial year, including spending cuts of 14%, as was recommended by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp earlier this year.
City of Dawsonville opens public playground at Main Street Park June 18, 2020 Dawson Community News The playground area at Main Street Park in Dawsonville is now officially open.
Over $1 million in budget cuts expected by Dawsonville for 2021 May 22, 2020 Dawson News & Advertiser At a meeting of the Dawsonville City Council on Monday, May 18, city officials announced that major budget cuts are expected for the upcoming year, as the city recovers from revenues lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transportation grant and lost revenues discussed by city council May 14, 2020 Dawson News & Advertiser At a recent meeting of the Dawsonville City Council, council members voted to apply for a grant with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for several alternative transportation projects in the city.
Dawsonville lays out plans for reopening city with COVID-19 precautions May 8, 2020 Dawson News & Advertiser In mid-May, the City of Dawsonville will begin returning to normal service after months of public closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reopening some city functions to the public with added safety procedures.