Monthly Feature
Pauline Stephens Ivey Senior Life Center
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The ribbon cutting for the Pauline Stephens Ivey Senior Life Center was held April 1, 2021. This facility was funded through a large donation from the Pauline Stephens Ivey Fund as well as a community block grant. Construction began in 2017 and was completed in December of 2020. Due to COVID, many of our seniors were not been able to visit the center since early last year. With the ribbon cutting and grand opening, the center welcomed seniors back to enjoy this beautiful new facility.
This new facility includes a movie room, game room, large commercial kitchen, nurse's office and a large multi-purpose room. The new center also has a dedicated dementia activity room and patio. Please call (706) 344-3700 for more information on the dementia program.
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Laura Fulcher
Public Affairs Officer
(706) 344-3501
As always, please call or email me if you have any questions or suggestions.
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County Welcomes New Public Works Director
Dawson County Government welcomed Denise Farr as the county’s Public Works director on April 26.
Farr has more than 25 years of experience in the fields of engineering and project management. She has expertise in the development, implementation and maintenance of strategic capital project plans, a strong capacity in identifying and resolving project issues as well as being highly experienced in managing and tracking project expenses.
County Manager David Headley said, “I am very excited to work with Denise again. She was chosen from a number of extremely qualified candidates. Denise was selected for her proven track record of success and extensive engineering education and experience. There are very few female public works directors in Georgia and we look forward to Denise’s course of action in moving Dawson County ahead.”
Farr holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Southern Polytechnic State University. She also holds her State of Georgia Engineering in Training License, GSWCC Level 1A certification, Level II Certified Plan Reviewer, NPDES MS4 Compliance and Enforcement Certified Inspector and her LAP certification.
“I am honored to return to Dawson County and continue to help drive the county’s efforts in maintaining Dawson as a vibrant and welcoming community,” said Farr. “I look forward to working with staff and building on the many successes of the public works department in serving the citizens of Dawson County.”
Farr previously worked for Dawson County as the County Engineer from 2013 – 2015. She was the project engineer for all road and storm water construction projects, was responsible for RFP development for special projects, prepared labor and equipment forecasts as well as grant management for the trail enhancement project. Of note, Farr worked with FEMA/GEMA on recovery efforts of the 2014 winter snow storm, Pax.
Most recently Farr worked with Forsyth County as its Capital Improvements Project Manager and served as Project Engineer for Hall County.
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Congratulations to Anne Martin
on her RETIREMENT!
Please join me in extending best wishes to Anne Martin, who is retiring after 23 years of service to Dawson County.
Anne began her public safety career in 1988 with Dawson County as a dispatcher. In 1990, Anne transferred to the Sheriff’s Office working as a jailer and was promoted to captain serving as the jail administrator. During this time, Anne was recognized by the Georgia Jail Association as corrections officer of the year for the State of Georgia. In 1996, Anne was recruited by Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and was appointed captain and jail administrator of the Forsyth County Jail. Anne worked for the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office from 1997 to 2006. While at Lumpkin, Anne served as a school resource officer and investigator specializing in crimes against children and reached the rank of lieutenant.
In 2006, Anne returned to the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office where she worked in the Sheriff’s Services Component until once again reaching a command role serving as a lieutenant in the Detention Center.
In 2017, Anne retired from law enforcement after nearly 30 years, but continued to serve in an administrative capacity.
Anne decided to retire this year and plans to spend as much time as possible with her grandchildren, doing arts and crafts with friends and spend time gardening which is one of her most favorite hobbies.
On behalf of Sheriff Jeff Johnson and the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, I would like to extend our appreciation to Anne for her many years of service not only to Dawson County, but to the law enforcement profession. Although Anne will be greatly missed, we wish her well on her retirement!
-Captain Anthony Davis
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Rotary Club of Dawson County
2021 Employee of the Year Award
Thank you to the Rotary Club of Dawson County for hosting the Employee of the Year breakfast on April 22. Each year they recognize an employee from Dawson County Government, Fire & Emergency Services, Sheriff’s Office and the City of Dawsonville.
Please join me in congratulating the 2021 Employees of the Year!
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Patrick Meyers, FF/EMT
Dawson County – Fire & Emergency Services
(pictured L-R)
Commissioner Chris Gaines, Commissioner Sharon Fausett, Chief Danny Thompson, Rotary Club President Sharon Hall, Patrick Meyers, David Headley, Chairman Billy Thurmond, Commissioner Emory Dooley, Commissioner Tim Satterfield
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Bryan Young, Project Manager
Dawson County Government -
Public Works
(pictured L-R)
Commissioner Chris Gaines, Commissioner Sharon Fausett, Chief Danny Thompson, Rotary Club President Sharon Hall, Bryan Young, David Headley, Chairman Billy Thurmond, Commissioner Emory Dooley, Commissioner Tim Satterfield
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Clay Moss,
Building Inspector & Code Enforcement Officer
City of Dawsonville
(pictured L-R)
Incoming District Governor Mike Berg, Rotary Club President Sharon Hall, Clay Moss, Mayor Mike Eason
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Upcoming and previous meetings.
Dawson County Government YouTube Channel
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(pictured L-R)
Sharon Fausett, District 1; Emory Dooley, District 4; Billy Thurmond, Chairman; Chris Gaines, District 2; Tim Satterfield, District 3
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DAWSON TRANSIT
Public Transportation Services
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Dawson Transit is providing transportation services at this time. Passengers are asked to practice social distancing and will be screened prior to getting on the bus.
Please call 706-344-3603 with any questions.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
COVID-19 Update
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EMERGENCY SERVICES
We Are Hiring, Ranger Jump and Summertime Burn Restrictions
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For questions or more information, please call (706) 344-3500 ext. 44512 or send an email to: FireTraining@DawsonCounty.org.
Firefighter/Paramedic - Base Salary: $52,313.16. Eligible for an EXTRA $2/hour med unit incentive.
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2021 Ranger Jump at War Hill Park |
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Each year agencies from surrounding counties assist the 5th Ranger Training Battalion with their annual lake jump at War Hill Park. This year's event took place on Wednesday, May 5. If you would like to see videos from that day, please visit the Dawson County Fire & Emergency Services Facebook page.
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Summertime Burning Restrictions |
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On May 1, a ban on outdoor burning began in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris during the hot summer months because smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality by contributing to high ozone levels. These conditions have been linked to lung and heart disease in humans.
“The restrictions are required by the state Environmental Protection Division,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “By limiting outdoor burning, fewer chemicals and particle pollutants are released into the air.” The burn ban is in effect until September 1 in the following counties: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker and Walton.
While campfires and barbecues are exempt the burn ban, the risk of wildfire in Georgia is always a concern. An increase in the number of wildfires has been recorded in March and April, with 860 wildfires burning almost 5,500 acres across the state. Escaped burning is the leading cause of wildfire in Georgia.
Residents in counties not included in the annual burn ban will continue to be required to secure a burn permit from the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) before conducting any outside burning. Permits can be requested online at GaTrees.org or by calling the local office of the GFC.
“Georgia’s 25 million acres of forestland serve a giant air purifier,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We can help them do their work by recognizing the burn ban and enjoying the many benefits Georgia’s trees and other natural resources give us in summer and all year long.”
For more information about the burn ban, the many benefits of trees and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org. |
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FAMILY CONNECTION
Stewards of Children Training
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Family Connection is offering Stewards of Children Trainings in May!
Register TODAY…spots are LIMITED!
***This training is priceless…but NO COST to you!***
• Click on picture or click HERE to register for 05/11/2021 training beginning at 9:00am
• Click on picture or click HERE to register for 05/20/2021 training beginning at 6:00pm
All trainings will be held in-person at the Professional Development Center located at 28 Main Street, Dawsonville, GA 30534. COVID protocols in place and masks preferred.
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We have created two directories to help meet this goal:
- Community Resource List
- Substance Abuse Treatment & Recovery
These directories are provided as a service by Family Connection. All information published herein is gathered from sources thought to be reliable and is not a complete list of all resources available to Dawson County citizens. Inclusion in this directory does not necessarily constitute an endorsement by Family Connection. Requests for changes or inclusions in this directory are appreciated and should be sent to rbliss@DawsonFamilyConnection.org
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GOOD SHEPHERD CLINIC
Amicalola EMC - Round Up Donation
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Thank you to Amicalola EMC - Round Up for donating to the clinic. We appreciate them for helping us make sure that the Good Shepherd Clinic is here to service Dawson County.
Cindy Estes and Kay Parrish graciously accepted the donation.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Current Employment Opportunities
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To apply for a position with Dawson County, complete and submit a Dawson County Government Employment Application directly to the Human Resources Department. Please do not submit applications to the department of the open position or to any staff members outside of Human Resources. Your application must be fully completed, signed and dated when submitted. Failure to include all information requested could result in the rejection of your application. Applications must be received by the closing date/time in order to be considered. Resumes may be submitted along with completed applications.
Please complete application online. Applications for County employment are also available in the Human Resources Department located on the 2nd floor of the Dawson County Government Center (Courthouse), or you may download a Dawson County Government Employment Application here. Applications may be emailed to DCEmployment@dawsoncounty.org, faxed to 706-531-2769, or submitted in person or by mail to:
Human Resources
25 Justice Way, Suite 2233
Dawsonville, GA 30534.
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To apply for a position with the Dawson County Sheriff's Office, complete and submit your Dawson County Sheriff's Office Application directly to the Sheriff's Office.
Application packets are available at the Dawson County Law Enforcement Center, or you may visit the Dawson County Sheriff's website to download an application.
Dawson County Sheriff's Office
Law Enforcement Center
Attn: Sandra Evans
19 Tucker Avenue
Dawsonville, GA 30534
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This information can also be found on the
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Click on the links below for more information on the Parks & Recreation website.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Planning Commission
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Planning Commission Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday each month at 6 p.m.
Public comments are heard during Planning Commission Meetings under the New Business section that includes: Application for Special Use, Application for Variance and Application for Rezoning.
Citizens are invited to attend via Zoom, Facebook Live or in person. Please note that due to social distancing there is limited seating in the assembly room. Details for Zoom meeting can be found here.
Upcoming and previous meetings.
Dawson County Government YouTube Channel
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Senior Services
May Activity & Exercise Calendars
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Our Mission
The Dawson County Senior Center’s primary mission is to provide programs that address the nutritional, emotional, mental, physical and social needs of the senior population while recognizing that aging is a normal process and senior adults have a right to have a voice in determining matters in which they have a vital interest. We provide a number of activities and services for Dawson County's seniors.
Participation Criteria
- Be 60 years or older.
- Be ambulatory with or without assistance devices
- Be able to perform activities of daily living independently, (i.e., eating, able to use the bathroom without assistance, etc.)
- Not exhibit severe confusion or wandering if unattended
- Have no functional or other impairments which hinder the capacity to participate in any activity in the center, or if there is an impairment, participant must have a willingness to adapt, when necessary, to receive full benefit for participation in the Senior Center programs and services
- Be supportive of the “contribution philosophy” as noted in the Federal Older Americans Act
- Comply with center rules and policies (i.e., smoking and non-smoking areas, meals, and transportation reservation system)
- Complete necessary enrollment forms (i.e., emergency contact, medical history, financial information)
- If the meal quota does not allow for new clients, Individuals can agree to: bring their own lunch, pay full cost of meal, secure a sponsor to pay for meals
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Victim Services
Victim Resources Page
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If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime and is in need of resources, please visit the Victim Resources Page provided by District Attorney Lee Darragh's Victim -Witness Assistance Program. |
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Click here for a complete listing of upcoming
Chamber of Commerce Community Events
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UPCOMING EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS |
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GDOL Launches PEUC, The Extended Benefits Program for Those Who Have Exhausted Regular State UI
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