Dawson County News

For generations, American men and women have risked their lives to defend our country on the front lines of battle.

Bradley Weaver was never much for sports. Aside from the soccer he played through middle school, athletics just didn't interest him, he said.

While candidates for city office are the main reason for holding Tuesday's municipal elections in many local towns, several cities also face referendums on a slate of issues.

If you and your family are looking for something a little different for the upcoming holidays, here are some ideas if you are in the Georgia area for the holidays.

Dawson County is holding its Fifth Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

Scarred by the drought, and fearful of a permanent reduction in water levels, homeowners, boaters and marina operators on lakes Lanier and Allatoona are pushing Washington to raise the reservoirs.

Forsyth County deputies arrested a 36-year-old pregnant College Park woman Oct. 10 who allegedly led authorities on a 100 mph chase after being spotted shoplifting with her children in Dawson County.

Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter says he's concerned about the lack of emergency notification when a defendant removes an electronic ankle monitor.

Joseph Hunter Hayes is in the Gwinnett County jail. He probably won't be getting bail anytime soon.

A Gwinnett County judge revoked bond Monday for a 23-year-old murder suspect who removed his ankle monitor while under house arrest.

An 11-year-old boy is dead after he accidentally shot himself in the head during a hunting trip in north Georgia.

An 11-year-old boy, hunting with his grandfather, accidentally shot and killed himself, authorities said.

Child Shot in the Head in Dawson County - Dawson County investigators said that a child was shot in the head Friday night.

Andrew K. Walker Jr., has joined the staff of Alliance National Bank as senior vice president, David Gregg, president of Alliance National Bank, said.

Are you looking for a job? Do you need help with your resume or want to brush up on your interview skills? If so, you may want to attend a series of programs beginning Oct.

North Hall proved it is still a force in Region 7-AAA Friday night pulling off a shocking 45-21 win No.

A former member of the European Parliament has flown to the United States after her son drowned while attending college in north Georgia.

Cheyenne Bennett tossed a complete-game, five-hitter to lead Dawson County to a 5-1 win over Jefferson in Region 8-AA softball action.

Divers recovered the body of college student in a Dawson County lake Tuesday afternoon.

The Lumpkin County 911 service went down early this morning, and remains down. Crews are on the scene to try and get service back up.