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Pour yourself a tall glass of sweet iced tea and pull up a rocking chair. This year’s Awesome Dawson magazine is better than ever. And with good reason. For the first time, the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and the 128-year-old local newspaper, the Dawson News & Advertiser, have partnered to bring you some of the best Dawsonville has to offer. Whether you come to shop, play or stay, take a few hours to venture away from the main highway. You’ll be glad you did. The tallest waterfall this side of the Mississippi is just 25 minutes from the outlet mall inside Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge. Racing fans may gasp when they take a gander inside the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in downtown Dawsonville. Check out Bill Elliott’s collection of cars and stay for the movie that recounts the history of car racing. Dawsonville is a charming place where people look you in the eye, ask how you’re doing — and really mean it. We’re excited you’re here. And trust you’ll enjoy our home as much as we do. Y’all have fun now.
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Table of Contents
Shine Festival by Denise Ray
Snorkel Dawson by Joey Argento
Holllywood in Dawson by Joey Argento
Multi-Million Dollar View by Denise Ray
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Smoke from barbecues fills the air during the Moonshine Festival. Photo/Dawson News & Advertiser
The three-day annual Dawsonville Moonshine Festival attracts more than 100,000 people for food, car shows, music and moonshine, but its roots are found in helping Dawson County’s children. One-hundred percent of the money raised from the festival goes to KARE for Kids, a local non-profit that provides clothing, food, school supplies, Christmas presents and other needed items to Dawson’s children. KARE for Kids is an acronym for Kids Are Really Equal. “Every bit of the funds we raise from the festival goes toward families here in Dawson County,” KARE for Kids Coordinator Tiffany Buchan said.
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The festival has roots almost as deep as the history of moonshine itself. “What started as a small town, homegrown event has become a nationally-acclaimed weekend of race cars, family fun and, of course, food,” Buchan said. Forty-eight years ago a small group of Dawson County residents gathered at the historic Dawsonville Pool Room to come up with a way to help local families at Christmas time, according to Buchan. The event takes months of planning and preparation and includes a car shows, entertainment and hundreds of vendors from near and far.
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“Organizations such as scouts and church groups help park cars,” Buchan said. “Vendors pay for booth space and some use as many as five.”
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Running through Dawson County and north Georgia is a river that contains two unique species of fish found nowhere else in the world. Named after the Cherokee Indians indigenous to the area, the Cherokee Darter and Etowah Darter are both rare and protected species that reach lengths of just 2.6 and 2.8 inches, respectively. Snorkeling in the Etowah River and its tributaries is a good way to get up close with these beautiful fish. “They’re not easy to find,” Patrick O’Rouke at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said. “Darter fish are
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camouflaged. If you want to see them, you will need to snorkel and look for them in the crevices of rocks.� The Etowah Darter can be found in Amicalola Creek and Shoal Creek. Both are tributaries of the Etowah River. The Cherokee Darter can also be found in Shoal Creek and a number of unnamed tributaries in Dawson County. The Cherokee Darter has a federal legal status of being a threatened species and the Etowah Darter’s status is endangered. To help prevent further depletion of these populations, the Habitat Conservation Plan protects the unique fish life in the region while making sure that the region can continue to develop. If you catch one of these fish, make sure to release it as there is a $3,500 fine for killing and a $2,000 fine for capturing or injuring them, according to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Next time you plan on visiting a local stream or river, think about bringing your snorkel and you might just get a glimpse of one of these rare creatures.
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Robert Redford, above and Nick Nolte star in the film “A Walk in the Woods” which was partly filmed at Amicalola Falls Sate Park.
Fans of Clint Eastwood, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams, Justin Timberlake and Robert Redford may have gotten a glimpse of these stars who’ve filmed in Dawson County. Parts of four Hollywood movies have been shot on location in the past three years, including “Trouble With the Curve” starring Clint Eastwood in 2012, the third installment of the “Hunger Games” series with Jennifer Lawrence in 2013, the upcoming “A Walk in
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Movie stars Amy Adams, Justin Timberlake, and Clint Eastwood shot a scene at the Amicalola Lodge on Highway 53, near downtown Dawsonville.
the Woods” starring Robert Redford in 2014 (scheduled fo release Sept. 2), and this year, “The Accountant” with Ben Affleck, scheduled for release in 2016. Christie Haynes, president of the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce said, “We receive excellent feedback from filming crews about using Dawson County as a film location. We’re so close to Atlanta but offer a variety of scenery options from fields and mountains to a large shopping area and old buildings.” Thanks in part to a state tax credit that passed in 2008, Georgia is one of the top filming locations in the nation. The tax credit ranges from 20 percent to 30 percent of a project’s Georgia production expenditure, according to Georgia.org. This credit applies to films, television series and even music videos as long as the expenditure is more than $500,000. Haynes also said that one of the great things about movies being filmed in Dawson County is that it “adds revenue to the county, but doesn’t cost us anything.”
“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1” was partly filmed in multiple locations across the state of Georgia including Dawson County.
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North Georgia likely has some of the best honey in the world. Stop by a roadside stand in Dawson County or anywhere in the beautiful north Georgia mountains and have a sample. You’ll understand why its a rare treat. Raising bees isn’t for the faint of heart. It may mean being a superhero of sorts. Unlike farmers who raise livestock and can expect their herds to flourish, beekeepers don’t have that luxury.
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“With other types of livestock, such as chickens and cattle, the farmer can follow a defined list of tasks and be reasonably guaranteed that their livestock will survive,” Beekeeper Eric Weller said. “Beekeepers do not have that ability. Even following a task list does not mean your hives will survive.” As a fourth season beekeeper, Weller knows the frustration firsthand. “Last year, I thought I did everything correctly but still lost 9 out of 14 hives,” he said. Talk about being stung. Managing hives is harder than it sounds. “Beekeepers try to make their hive’s population as high as possible when nectar is abundant and as small as possible when there isn’t much forage available,” Weller said. So, what’s the attraction to keeping bees in Dawson County? For one thing, a declining honeybee population. “All of the news of the declining honeybee population inspired me to do something to help,” Weller said. “Now I’m obsessed with this fascinating and challenging insect. “And, besides, I like honey.” If you’re looking for some local honey, pay close attention to roadside stands in Dawson County and across north Georgia.
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Calendar of Events Chamber, Community Events and Festivals For details on events below, visit www.dawson.org
2015
July:
Monthly Reoccurring Events Chamber Luncheon second Thursday of each month, 30 Main Street, 11:30 am
3rd and 4th Dawsonville Heritage Days
Cruz-In Downtown Dawsonville 3rd Friday of the month, 5pm
at GRHOF 4th Sparks at the Atlanta Motorsports Park, 4-10 pm 25th 3rd Annual ‘Shine Pedalers Metric
Northside Hospital Forsyth Business After Hours Series, 4th Tuesday of each month, location varies, 5-7pm
Annual Reoccurring Events
August:
7th First day of Dawson County Schools 21st and 22nd Dawsonville Music and Beer Festival 27th Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Reverse Raffle
September:
12th Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch opens 26th-Pups in the Park at Rock Creek Park
Annual Chamber Gala TBA KARE for Kids Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Roll Saturday before Easter at Veteran’s Memorial Park Sparks in the Motorsports Park TBA ‘Shine Pedalers Metric Last Saturday in July Dawsonville Music and Beer Festival Third weekend in August
October:
23rd and 24th 48th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival in downtown Dawsonville 31st Trunk or Treat at Rock Creek Park, 4-7 pm
November: 11th Veteran’s Day Parade, downtown Dawsonville, 5 pm
December: 5th Annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting downtown Dawsonville, 5 pm, Tree Lighting starts at dusk
Mountain Moonshine Festival Fourth weekend in October Trunk or Treat October 31st Rock Creek Park 4-7 pm Veteran’s Day Parade Downtown Dawsonville Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Second Saturday after Thanksgiving
To view an updated community calendar and find out additional event information, please visit business.dawson.org/events/calendar/ or call 706-265-6278
Church Listings Grace Presbyterian 170 Highway 9 North Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-216-7747
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Licences & Registrations
Weapons Carry License:
Wildlife Management Areas:
Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older, have proof of Dawson County residency, present a picture ID, and submit to a background check. For additional information relating to the application for a Weapons Carry License, please contact the Dawson County Probate Court: (706) 344-3580
Whether you are walking the trails or biking in the Dawson Forest, there is a usage fee. Purchase a Georgia Outdoor Recreational Pass (GORP) to prevent being ticketed.
Hunting and Fishing Licenses:
Registration is required for all mechanically propelled vessels and sailboats over 12 feet in length that are used on “Waters of this state.” To purchase hunting and fishing licenses, recreational passes, and vessel registrations, please visit: https://www. gooutdoorsgeorgia.com/ or call 1-800-366-2661.
Boat Registration:
Resident hunters age 16 years old or older are required to have a hunting license, except when hunting on land owned by them or their immediate family, blood or dependent relationship, residing in the same household. A valid hunting license is required for all non-resident hunters, except non-resident small game hunters under age 16. Other licenses may be required depending on the type of game hunted A fishing license is required to fish on Lake Lanier or in any of the rivers and streams that run through Dawson County. For those who enjoy trout fishing, an additional license is required.
Amicalola Falls State Park:
There is a daily usage fee of $5 for visitors to the park. Purchase an annual state park pass for $50 (senior and military discounts available) by visiting http://gastateparks.org/parkpass or calling 770-389-7401. Enjoy year-round access and additional benefits by becoming a member of Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites: https://friendsofgastateparks.org/ or call 1-888-948-2092.
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Animal Control (706) 265-7389 Chamber of Commerce (706) 265-6278 City of Dawsonville (706) 265-3256 Dawson County Government (706) 344-3501 Clerk of Courts (706) 344-3510 County Extension Agent (706) 265-2442 DFACS (706) 265-6598 Family Connection (706) 265-1981 Health Department (706) 265-2930 Humane Society (706) 864-2817 Mental Health (706) 265-4357 Parks & Recreation Dept. (706) 344-3600 Planning and Zoning (706) 344-3604 Senior Center (706) 344-3700 Tag Office (706) 344-3520 Tax Assessor (706) 344-3590 Tax Commissioner (706) 344-3520 Voter Registrar (706) 344-3640 Dawson County School System (706) 265-3246
Sheriff’s Department Emergency: 911 Office: (706) 344-3535 Tip Line (706) 265-4744 Driver’s License (DMV) (678) 413-8300
Electric Companies: Georgia Power Sawnee EMC Amicalola EMC
(888) 660-5890 (800) 635-9131 (800) 992-6471
Emergency Medical Services:
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Telephone/TV/Internet North Ga Network Windstream
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Trash Pick-up City of Dawsonville (706) 265-3256 Evans Garbage (706) 216-4232 Grogan Disposal (770) 887-2135 Veterans Administration (706) 265-7613
Non-Emergency Medical (706) 344-3636 Water & Sewer Non-Emergency Fire (706) 344-3666 City Etowah Gas Companies: Atlanta Gas Light (770) 337-4082 Amicalola Propane (706) 344-1427 For additional resident resources, please visit Mark Heard Fuel (706) 265-2994 dawson.org or call Mills Fuel Service (706) 265-3394 Burt Creek
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Dawson County by the Numbers
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Median Household Income (2013)
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As a child, I visited Dawsonville every fall for our family’s annual “trip to the mountains.� Some of my very favorite memories of my grandmother were created on those trips. We picked the perfect pumpkins at Burts Farm, competed to see who could spot the prettiest leaves, and always had to stop for boiled peanuts. I am blessed to now call the place that provided me those cherished childhood memories my home. While we love all the visitors that flock to our community when the leaves change just like I did growing up, Dawson County is a community for all seasons, not just autumn. Life thrives here. We are a dynamic community with all the advantages that the metropolitan Atlanta area has to offer while still maintaining a beautiful landscape and unparalleled quality of life. We may be known for the tallest waterfall in the Southeast, premium outlet shopping, and pumpkin picking, but that is just one part of our story. We are also an entrepreneurial friendly community that maintains one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state. Our competitive tax structure and excellent school system help make our community the perfect place for you and your family to thrive. Move here, build a business here, visit often-come experience a place where life thrives. Sincerely,
Christie Haynes, President
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2015 Chamber Board Members
Brooke Anderson
(Ex-officio) Etowah Water & Sewer Authority 1162 Hwy 53 E Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 706-216-8474
Calvin Byrd
Byrd’s Mini Storage 5050-A Highway 53 East Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 706-216-4470
Damon Gibbs (Ex-officio)
Charlie Auvermann
(Ex-officio) DADC, Executive Director 135 Prominence Court, Suite 170 Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 706-265-8761
Jo Brewer
Northeast Georgia Health System Medical Plaza 400 108 Prominence Court Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 706-344-6940
James Bearden
Bearden Funeral Home Post Office Box 185 Dawsonville, Ga. 30534
706-265-3159
Tim Costley
Superior Arbor Management PO Box 69 Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 706-265-6336
Tom Horton
Dawson County School Systems 28 Main Street Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 706-265-3246
Christie Haynes (Ex-officio)
Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and Office of Tourism Development Post Office Box 299 Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 706-265-6278
Mandy Power
Libby Smith SleeveCo, Inc. 103 Lumpkin Campground Road North Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 706-216-3110
Carol Tyger
Secretary-Treasurer BB&T 136 Highway 400 South Dawsonville, Georgia 30534 706-344-1566
Walmart 156 Power Center Drive Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 706-265-8787
Individual 131 Robert Houser Drive Dawsonville, Ga. 30534
Chairman Mike Berg
(Ex-officio) Dawson County Board of Commissioners 25 Justice Way Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 706-344-3501
John Drew
The Norton Agency 75 Elliott Road, Suite 100 Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 678-428-7475
Blake House
Sawnee EMC 543 Atlanta Highway Cumming, Ga. 30040 678-455-1510
Regina Varnado
United Community Bank 6372 Highway 53 East Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 706-265-3232
Carla Boutin
2015 Chair State Farm Insurance 137 Prominence Court, Suite 210 Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 706-216-6392
Mayor James Grogan (Ex-officio) City of Dawsonville Post Office Box 6 Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 706-974-6211
Steve Melching
2016 Chair-elect Big Canoe Homeowners Association/Smoke Signals 10780 Big Canoe Big Canoe, Ga. 30143 678-360-3712
Seanie Zappendorf
Discovery Parts, Inc. 80 Joe Lane Cox Drive Building E2 Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 678-643-9019
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Ambassadors have some fun goofing off at Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze.
Ambassadors Brooke Vanbuskirk and Debi Campbell help with registration at a Women of the Ambassadors get ready to race Chamber event hosted by The Pottery Barn Outlet. at the Atlanta Motorsports Park.
From driving go-karts, solving corn mazes to seeing how industry operates in Dawson County, the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador program gets an insider perspective of the community like no one else. “Ambassadors see a section of the community that most people don’t,” Chamber President Christie Haynes said. “We have unique and unexpected industries in Dawson County and our Ambassadors get to experience our diversity first-hand.” It is then the Ambassadors’ role to share and spread that knowledge from that business with the rest of the community. Something that this year’s Ambassador Chair, Nicole Stewart, enjoys most about being an Ambassador. “I have made some wonderful friends through the Ambassador program,” Stewart said. “I also enjoy getting to meet the business owners and hearing the journey of their business.”
Ambassadors serve as liaisons between the Chamber and the community. They check in on member businesses, attend Chamber events, and act as community hosts. Ambassadors help spread the word of the Chamber’s mission of “Cultivating a successful economic environment and a desirable quality of life for our businesses and community.” It also gives the Ambassador an opportunity to share a little about his or her own business and build relationships in the community. Which is what Juice Plus consultant Cathy Holcombe enjoys about the program. “Building relationships builds trust,” Holcombe said. “And it is my hope that as I remain involved with local activities, others will realize my mission of inspiring healthy living in our community.” To be part of the Ambassador program, contact the Chamber at 706-265-6278.
Ambassadors attend ribbon cuttings of new member businesses such as the one at White Oak Learning Academy as well as attend other community events as a representative of the Chamber.
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Business Directory Accounting & Tax Services
Art Galleries & Studios
ADP (Automatic Data Processing) (678) 416-3336 ADP.com
Bowen Center for the Arts (706) 216-2787 dawsonarts.org
Bradley M. Maple, CPA, P.C. (706) 216-2362 bmaplecpa.com
Assisted Living
Alexander, Almand & Bangs, LLP (770) 536-0511 alexanderalmand.com
Centsible Accounting Services, LLC (678) 288-5376 centsibleaccountingsvcs.com H & R Block (706) 216-2657 hrblock.com Kenneth H. Kurtz, CPA (770) 888-1467 k-kurtz.com K.C. Fuller & Associates, LLC (706) 216-4806 kcfullercpa.com Liberty Tax Service (706) 216-0901 libertytax.com Rushton & Company, LLC (770) 287-7800 rushtonandcompany.com Tim Couch PC CPA (706) 216-1044 timcouchcpa.com
Antique Store
Soul Sisters Antiques (770) 871-1631 soulsistersantiques.com
Apartments
Alden Trace Apartments (678) 230-6155 aldentrace.com Farmington Woods (678) 324-5540 tbgresidential.com
Apple Orchards Hillcrest Orchards (706) 273-3838 hillcrestorchards.net
Around Back At Rocky's Place (706) 265-6030 aroundbackatrockysplace.com
Oak's Senior Living (770) 888-4683 oaksseniorliving.com The Oaks at Hampton (678) 965-5700 oaksseniorliving.com
Etowah Valley Sporting Clays & Game Preserve (706) 265-1611 etowahvalleysporting.com/ Gibbs Gardens (770) 893-1881 gibbsgardens.com
Automotive Dealers John Megel Chevrolet (706) 265-5400 megelchevy.com
Automotive Parts O'Reilly Auto Parts (706) 216-0008 oreillyauto.com
Gracemont Assisted Living & Memory Care (770) 887-2000 gracemontassistedliving.com
Automotive Repair
North Georgia Assisted Living & Memory Care (706) 429-5635 northgeorgiaassistedliving.com
ANH Collision Specialist, LLC (706) 216-0992
Attorneys
Law Office of Shelly Townley Martin, LLC (706) 265-1430 James A. Hamilton, Attorney at Law (706) 216-4550 Fox, Chandler, Homans, Hicks & McKinnon (706) 265-3090 foxchandler.com
Attractions
Gold City Corral and Carriage Company (706) 864-1359 goldcitycorral.com Uncle Shucks Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch (770) 772-6223 uncleshucks.com Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge (706) 344-1500 amicalolafalls.com Georgia Racing Hall of Fame (706) 216-7223 GeorgiaRacingHOF.com
Architects
North Georgia Zoo/Wildlife Wonders (706) 348-7279 myfavoritezoo.com
HDA Architects, Inc. (706) 531-9998 hda-architects.com
Jungle Paradise (706) 265-1611 jungleparadisedaylilies.com
Robertson/Loia/Roof, P.C. (770) 674-2600 rlrpc.com
Atlanta Motorsports Park (404) 725-5933 atlantamotorsportspark.com
Disharoon Automotive, Inc. (706) 265-2118 disharoonautomotive.com
Kauffman Tire, Inc (706) 531-1311 kauffmantire.com Tower Auto Repair (706) 265-6152 towerautorepair.com Dented Auto (706) 429-9979 dentedauto.com Big T Tire & Auto (706) 216-2216
Banks
SunTrust Bank (706) 265-1001 suntrust.com United Community Bank - Dawsonville (706) 265-3232 ucbi.com Foothills Community Bank (706) 216-5900 MyFoothillsBank.com Regions Bank (706) 265-2300 regions.com Community & Southern Bank (706) 946-5941 mycsbonline.com BB&T (706) 216-5050 bbandt.com
Bed & Breakfast Lily Creek Lodge (706) 864-6848 lilycreeklodge.com
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Bicycle Sales and Service Northstar Bicycle (706) 265-4397 northstarbicycle.com
Bird Feeders & Houses Wild Birds Unlimited (706) 429-0077 wbu.com
Boutiques
TKO Cheer and Boutique (706) 265-8172 tkocheer.com Carley Ettas Closet (706) 216-9956 facebook.com/pages/Carley-Ettas Amanda Clairs (678) 410-2872 amandaclairs.com The Blue Barn (678) 897-9573 Grateful Days (706) 867-4836 facebook.com/gratefuldaysdahlonega
Building Materials Home Depot (706) 531-0046 homedepot.com
Metal Roofing Sales, Inc. (706) 265-3099 metalroofingsalesinc.com Dawsonville Hardware Co., Inc (706) 265-6531 dawsonvillepowerequipment.com
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Business Consultants and Leadership Training
Catering
Dawsonville Pool Room and Checkered Flag Catering (706) 265-2792 dawsonvillepoolroom.net
Gainesville Small Business Development Center (770) 531-5681 gainesvillesbdc.org
Cabinet Makers
Perfect Gatherings Catering (678)516-2405 perfectgatheringscatering.com
Cabins/Lodges
Events By Dezine (770) 889-3239 eventsbydezine.com
Nelson's Cabinet Solutions (706) 531-4715 Forrest Hills Mountain Resort (706) 864-6456 forresthillsresort.com
Waters Mill, Inc (678) 725-9245 watersmill.com
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge (706) 344-1500 amicalolafalls.com
Cellular Phone Sales and Service GoWireless, Inc. (706) 344-1488 gowireless.com
Bear Ridge Lodge (770) 402-2044 bearridgelodge.com
Child Care Facilities
Camping/RV Parking
Char's Family Daycare, Inc. (706) 265-2427 charsfamilydaycare.com
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge (706) 344-1500 amicalolafalls.com
Car Wash
White Oak Learning Academy (706) 216-5437 whiteoakacademy.com
Carpet & Floor Cleaning Service
Challenged Child and Friends, Inc. (770) 535-8372 challengedchild.org
North Georgia Premium Car Wash (706) 216-3094 Clene Start Inc. (770) 887-6375 getaclenestart.com
Chiropractor
KG Cleaning Service-Expert Carpet Cleaning (706) 525-9102 kgcleaningservice.com
Annis Family Chiropractic (706) 216-4875 annischiropractic.com
CitruSolution of Dawson & Lumpkin Counties (678) 231-2090 citrusolutiondawsonlumpkin.com
Churches
Bethel United Methodist Church (706) 216-6220 berthelumc.net
Dawson County Chamber of Commerce “Cultivating a successful economic Members Gain environment and desirable quality of life Business for our businesses and community.� Dawson County Chamber Members Gain A Voice The Chamber advocates on behalf of its membership and community at the local, state, and national levels to promote a business friendly atmosphere. To learn more about the value of investing in Chamber membership, please visit www.dawson.org or call 706-265-6278.
members have multiple opportunities to increase exposure through its website, weekly newsletter, business to business contact, sponsorships, Welcome Center display area, and referrals.
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First Baptist Church of Dawsonville (706) 265-2612 firstbaptistdawsonville.com
MAM Counseling, Inc. (404) 213-4246 mamcounseling.com
Grace Presbyterian Church (706) 216-7747 gracedawsonville.com
Georgia Crisis Response Services (800) 715-4225 mygcal.com
Highway Nine Student Center (706) 216-1440 kilough.com
Alpha Hope Counseling, Inc. (706) 216-4735 alphahopecounseling.com
City Offices and Officials City of Dawsonville (706) 265-3256 dawsonville-ga.gov
Cleaning Service
Dawson Clean Team (706) 617-4166 dawsoncleanteam.com
Clinics
Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County (706) 429-9914 goodshepherddawsonco.org The Dawson Clinics (706) 265-7414 chestateeregionalhospital.com Jydes Family Clinic (706) 531-1364 jydesfamilyclinic.com
Computer: Service and Repairt 365 Degree Total Marketing / Great Southern Publishers, Inc. (800) 697-5568 dawson.org Syclone Designs (706) 265-4394 syclone.net Appalachian Tech Services (706) 974-2204 apptechservices.com
Contractor: Builder/Remodeling Hazelrigs Contracting Services, LLC (678) 884-8085 South Country Homes (706) 265-6058 southcountryhomes.com Atlanta Home Renovators (404) 966-9759 Kelo Company, Inc. (770) 887-0475 Victory Custom Homes, Inc. (706) 216-1814 victorycustomhomesinc.com
Contractor: Concrete
JTC Jerry Townley Concrete (706) 216-3645
Cosmetics
Mary Kay - Michele Stewart (706) 540-6665 marykay.com/mstewart9712
Counseling
ACCARES Wellness Center (706) 216-6356 accareswellness.org
County Offices and Officials Dawson County Tax Appraiser (706) 344-3590 qpublic.net/ga/dawson
Dawson County Board of Commissioners (706) 344-3501 dawsoncounty.org Dawson County Sheriff's Office (706) 344-3535 dawsoncountysheriff.org Dawson County Tax Commissioner (706) 344-3520 dawsoncountytax.com Dawson County Family Connection (706) 265-1981 dawson.gafcp.org Dawson County Board of Elections & Registration (706) 344-3640 dawsoncounty.org Dawson County Fire Department (706) 344-3666 dawsoncounty.org Dawson County Planning & Zoning (706) 344-3604 dawsoncounty.org Development Authority of Dawson County (706) 265-8761 developdawson.org
Embroidery
Everything Embroidery (706) 579-2438 everythingembroidery.net
Emergency Room Services Northeast Georgia Health System (770) 219-3840 NGHS.com Northside Hospital-Forsyth (770) 844-3200 northside.com Chestatee Regional Hospital (706) 864-6136 chestateeregionalhospital.com
Employment Agencies Etcon Employment Solutions (706) 693-6022 etcon.net North Georgia Staffing (706) 692-0638 ngastaffing.com
Environmental Consulting
Mill Creek Environmental Services, Inc (706) 579-1607 millcreekenvironmental.com
Event Facility
Peach Brandy Cottage (770) 490-3833 peachbrandycottage.com Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge (706) 344-1500 amicalolafalls.com 6140 Events (706) 867-6455 6140events.com Dixieland Stables (770) 241-4532 facebook.com/pages/Dixieland-Stables
Dental Services
Event Management
Dawson Dental Group (706) 265-0005 dawsondentalgroup.com
Events By Dezine (770) 889-3239 eventsbydezine.com
Lanier Dental Partners (706) 265-1399 lanierdentalpartners.com
Five Star NTP (770) 633-5511 fivestarntp.com
Dawsonville Distinctive Dentistry (706) 265-2505 dawsonvilledistinctivedentistry.com
Exterminators
Distillery
Duncan Exterminating Co. (706) 216-1906 duncanext.com
Dawsonville Moonshine Distillery (770) 401-1211 dawsonvillemoonshine distillery.com
Financial Planning
Drywall
Modern Woodmen of America (706) 216-5262 modern-woodmen.org
Electrician Services
Edward Jones (706) 265-2358 edwardjones.com
TEC Drywall, LLC (678) 977-0441 Capital Electric Company, Inc. (770) 888-3887
Reliastar Capital (678) 288-4520 reliastarcapital.com
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Kinetix Health Club (706)265-1398 kinetixhealthclub.com
Food Processing
Gold Creek Foods, LLC (706) 216-8640 goldcreekfoods.com
Funeral Homes
Bearden Funeral Home/ Dawsonville Monuments (706) 265-3159 beardenfuneralhome.com
Furniture
Mattress Firm (706) 216-1733 mattressfirm.com
Garbage Removal
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J. Brooke Salon (706) 216-1888 jbrookesalon.com Fuse Hair Studios (706) 216-6115 fusehairstudios.com
Health and Nutrition Juice Plus-Cathy Holcombe (678) 617-5049 cholcombe.juiceplus.com Nature's Health Store (706) 216-1035
Heating and Air Services
Gasoline/Convenience Store
Willow Lake Senior Living (770) 887-7000 willowlakeseniorliving.com
Golf Carts
Affinis Hospice (678) 989-0981 affinishospice.org Visiting Angels of Lake Lanier (770) 886-7900 visitingangels.com/lakelanier
Chestatee Golf Club (706) 216-7336 chestateegolfclub.com
Tugaloo Home Health Agency (706) 864-1000 amedisys.com
Crystal Falls Lake & Golf Club Living (770) 894-4040 crystalfallsinfo.com
Georgia Mountains Hospice (706) 253-4100 georgiamountainshospice.org
Bobby Tucker Grading and Hauling (678) 776-0738 McManus Grading & Septic Tank Services, Inc (678) 943-5035 mcmanusservices.com
Grocery
Kroger (706) 216-5500 kroger.com Ingles Markets, Inc. #441 (706) 216-4180 ingles.com
Gunworks
Dawsonville Gun & Pawn (706) 216-1468 dawsonvillegunandpawn.com
Hair Salon
Lava Hair Studio (706) 429-0001 lavahairstudio.com
Chestatee Regional Hospital (706) 864-6136 chestateeregionalhospital.com Northside Hospital-Forsyth (770) 844-3200 northside.com
Northside/Dawson Medical Campus (706) 344-3300 northside.com
Home Health/Hospice
Grading & Hauling
Imaging Center
Southern Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. (706) 216-8238 southerncomfortcoolingandheating.com
Grogan Disposal Company (770) 887-2135 grogandisposal.com
Golf Courses
Dawson Village (706) 216-4410
Northeast Georgia Health System (770) 219-3840 NGHS.com
Lookout Dumpsters, Inc (770) 315-3150 lookoutdumpsters.com
North Atlanta Golf Carts (706) 265-2189 northatlantagolfcars.com
Quality Inn and Suites (706) 216-1900
Home Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC (706) 216-6754 home-hvac.com
American Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. (770) 279-1400 american-heating.com
Chevron Food Mart (706) 216-2344
Hotels
Comfort Keepers (770) 887-0499 comfortkeepers.com/CummingGA
Horse Trails
Fausett Farms Horse Trails (706) 265-8432 fausettfarmshorsetrails.com
Hospital
Northside Hospital-Forsyth (770) 844-3200 northside.com Northeast Georgia Health System (770) 219-3840 NGHS.com Chestatee Regional Hospital (706) 864-6136 chestateeregionalhospital.com Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Forsyth (404) 785-7691 choa.org
Northeast Georgia Health System-Medical Plaza 400 (706) 344-6940 nghs.com/dawsonville
Individual Citizens Dick McNeill (706) 216-4763
Tommy Hosea (706) 216-7223 Tom and LeeAnn Harter (770) 540-5234 Georgann Schmalz (404) 245-7273 Renee Blews (770) 289-2009 Irene Serlis (619) 981-0378 Ricky Holcombe (770) 475-6089 Amanda Yenerall (678) 207-2066 Joseph Hirsch (706) 216-1055 John F. and Margaret A.Jordan (706) 216-2527 Alice Gordon (706) 265-2276 Betty Harder (706) 216-6698 Tom and Jeanne Foley (706) 216-4339 Frank and Mary Bob Fox (706) 216-8310 Bill and Fran Sailing (706) 579-1732 Cliff and Arlene McClure (706) 216-1483 Peggy Ballard (706) 216-1707
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Charles Barry (706) 216-6323 Gordon and Jeanette Brand (706) 216-4725 Bill and Harriet Burt (706) 216-7682 Steve and Marge Carey (706) 216-4872 Wilma Coleman (706) 216-6816 Robert M. Compton (770) 893-3751 Norman H. Donald III (706) 429-6167 Richard S. Bergen, Jr (706) 216-7005 Carol A. Tyger (706) 265-7006 Tim and Margaret Webb (706) 216-6155 Al and Bobbie Blackburn (770) 893-2128 Fred and Dru Stowers (706) 216-8053 Helen Taylor (706) 216-3439 Diane and Larry Lemley (706) 216-4194 Vic and Duane Wallace (706) 265-4913 Don and Margaret Cargill (706) 265-4016 Doris and Rick Cook (706) 265-6910 Kevin and Stacie Tanner
Industrial Steam Cleaning Equipment AmeriVap Systems, Inc. (404) 350-0239 amerivap.com
Inns
Len Foote Hike Inn (AERS Inc.) (800) 581-8032 hike-inn.com
Insurance
Blocker Insurance Agency (706) 265-7517 blockerins.com Pointe North Insurance Group (770) 858-7540 PointeNorthins.com Abacus Group (404) 401-8586 abacusseries.com Strickland General Agency, Inc. (678) 259-3700 sgainga.com
The Norton Agency/Kristie Myers (770) 887-0053 thenortonagency.com Denny Insurance Group (706) 216-1750 getdig.com Dawson Insurance Agency (706) 216-3296 dawson-insurance.com Dawson County Farm Bureau (706) 265-3350 gfb.org/insurance/counties/dawson
Libraries
Chestatee Regional Library System (706) 344-3690 chestateelibrary.org
Liquor Store
Dawson Fine Wine & Spirits (706) 265-2065 dawsonfinews.com City Liquor (706) 265-0079
Manufacturers
Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare GA (770) 532-1390
Atlanta Gear Works (706) 216-5040 atlantagear.com
AFLAC (706) 265-1262 AFLAC.com/sharonreagan
Impulse Manufacturing, Inc. (706) 216-1700 impulsemfg.com
State Farm Insurance Company, R S (706) 216-8700
Glazing Rubber Products, Inc. (706) 344-1462 glazingrubberproducts.com
Carla Boutin-State Farm Insurance (706) 216-6392 carlaboutin.com Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc. (770) 579-1214 purchasingalliance.com Michele Krumm - Allstate Benefits (770) 295-9410 facebook.com/pages/Michele-KrummAllstate-Benefits-Specialist Adams Insurance Agency, LLC (706) 864-3721 Lanierland Insurance Agency Inc. (706) 265-1262
SleeveCo, Inc. (706) 216-3110 sleeveco.com World Wide Manufacturing Company, Inc. (706) 216-2100 world-wide-mfg.com Universal Servo Group (706) 229-7982 universalservo.com Five Star Architectural, LLC (706) 265-7284 fivestararch.com
Martial Arts
COUNTRY Financial (678) 230-4534 countryfinancial.com/christy.tapp
North Georgia Academy of Martial Arts (470) 253-4388
VanKeith Insurance of Dawsonville (706) 429-0172 vankeith.com/
United Community Bank - Dawsonville (706) 265-3232 ucbi.com
Chattahoochee Insurance Agency (404) 405-4393
United Community Bank- Downtown Dawsonville (706) 265-3232 ucbi.com
Insurance-HMO Health Plan Select (706) 549-0549 aahps.com
Interior Design
Mortgage Brokers/Loan Services
United Community Bank - Gail Morris (706) 531-1110 ucbi.com
White Interiors (706) 216-1230 whiteinteriorsllc.com
BankSouth Mortgage (404) 667-2966 banksouthmortgage.com/dcampbell
Internet Service Provider
America's Choice Home Loans, LP (470) 239-4813 achlonline.com/kbradley
Georgia Communications Cooperative (706) 770-2022 gcc.coop
Jewelry
Origami Owl Independent Director (770) 807-4777 tiffanymoen.origamiowl.com
Landscape and Lawncare Bennett Landscape, Inc. (706) 216-1784 bennettlandscapeinc.com
Networking Groups
Georgia Mountain Business Women's Network (706) 265-7006
Newspapers
Smoke Signals/Big Canoe Homeowners Association (404) 625-0052 bigcanoenews.com
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Dawson News & Advertiser (706) 265-2345 dawsonadvertiser.com
Abba House (678) 208-2000 abbahouse.com
Dawson Community News (706) 265-3384 dawsonnews.com
RIC RACK (706) 265-1371 ric-rack.org
Non-Profit Organizations
NOA (No One Alone) (706) 344-3853 noonealone.org
United Way of Dawson County (770) 781-4110 unitedwayforsyth.com Foothills Republican Women (770) 853-9922
KARE For Kids, Inc. (706) 216-5273 kareforkids.us
Dawsonville Lions Charities, Inc (678) 410-9090 dawsonvillelions.org
Dawson County Senior Citizens Center (706) 344-3700 dawsoncounty.org
Dawson County Kiwanis (706) 531-1022 DawsonCountyKiwanis.org
Dawson County Historical & Genealogical Society (706) 265-3985 dawsoncounty.org
Ninth District Opportunity Inc (706) 265-3744 ndo.org Dawson Community Food Bank & Thrift Store (706) 265-7990 Carry on Youth, Inc. (770) 540-3170 carryonyouth.org Dawsonville Civitan Club (770) 540-0447 Civitan.org Lake Lanier Association (770) 503-7757 lakelanier.org Keep Dawson County Beautiful (706) 344-3501 keepdawsoncountybeautiful.org Georgia Mountain Food Bank (770) 534-4111 gamountainfoodbank.org Dawson County Wee Books Program, Inc (706) 216-0173 chestateelibrary.org R.E.A.D. (706) 579-1771 readdawson.com Rotary Club of Dawson County (706) 216-6392 rotarydawsoncounty.com Dawson County Woman's Club dawsoncountywomansclub.org Community Action Prevention Alliance (CAPA) (706) 265-1981 capa-ga.org Dawson County Homeowners Association (706) 216-0177 dawsonhomeowners.org The American Cancer Society (770) 297-1176 dawsoncountyrelay.org
Dawson County Humane Society (706) 265-9160 dawsoncountyhumanesociety.org Next Generation Youth Development, Inc. (706) 429-0110 nxtgenerationga.org
Office: Equipment and Supplies Office Depot (678) 455-3622 officedepot.com
Cartridges on Wheels North Georgia (706) 225-7623 cartridgeonwheels.com Duplicating Products, Inc. (770) 532-9932 duplicatingproducts.com
Optometrists
Dawson Vision (706) 531-9900 dawsonvision.com Dawson Eye Group (706) 216-6595 dawsoneyegroup.com
Orthodontist
Field/Wilson Orthodontics (706) 344-3900 wilsonbraces.com
Outfitters & Guided Paddle Trips Appalachian Outfitters (706) 864-7117 canoegeorgia.com
Painting & Pressure Cleaning All-Ways Painting (678) 764-3045 AllwaysPaintingGA.com
J.A.B. Painting & Pressure Cleaning (706) 265-1328 jabpaintingpressurewashing.com
Parks and Recreation Department
Dawson County Parks and Recreation (706) 344-3646 dawsoncounty.org
Party Supplies
We Be Bouncing (770) 560-0548 webebouncing.com Angels Party Store (706) 265-4743
Pedatric Care
Dawson Pediatrics, PC (706) 216-2771 dawsonpediatrics.com Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Forsyth (404) 785-7691 choa.org
Pet: Boarding and Grooming Happy Dog Fat Cat Board & Bath Inc. (706) 265-1002 happydogfatcat.com PawSpa Resort (770) 888-7291 pawsparesort.com
Photography
Seibel Photography (678) 427-6183 johnseibelphotography.com
Pharmacy
Goodson's Pharmacy (706) 265-2020
Physical Therapy
Protherapy Benchmark Rehab Services (678) 865-8449 protherapy.us The Rehabilitation Institute - Dawsonville (706) 216-4012 nghs.com/services/Rehab/default.asp
Physician Services
Anderson Family Medicine (706) 265-1335 andersonfamilymedicine.com
The Outside World (706) 265-4500 theoutsideworld.net
Keating Family Medicine (706) 265-4100 keatingfamilymedicine.blogspot.com
Packing/Shipping
Northeast GA Physicians Group Dawsonville (706) 216-3238 nghs.com/Primary_Care_Network/ dawsonvilleNHC.asp
Pak Mail Centers of America (706) 216-6245 pakmailnorthgeorgia.com
Paint Store
Chestatee Paint Center (706) 216-6089 chestateepaintcenter.com
Dawson Family Physicians (706) 265-8439 chestateemed.com
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Forsyth (404) 785-7691 choa.org Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville, P.C. (770) 536-8109 gastrogainesville.com
Radio Stations
Thunder 104.3 WZTR-FM (706) 867-9542 thunder1043fm.com Vision Com., Inc.- WGTJ Radio (706) 531-1330 glory1330.com
Longhorn Steakhouse of Dawsonville (706) 265-2007 LonghornSteakhouse.com MSE Hospitality - Dawsonville, Inc. (770) 532-3301 msebranded.com
Northeast Georgia Health System-Medical Plaza 400 (706) 344-6940 nghs.com/dawsonville
Real Estate: Commercial Sales
McDonald's (770) 887-1622 mcdonalds.com
The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. (770) 718-1122 longstreetclinic.com
Real Estate: Land Sales
Dawsonville Pool Room and Checkered Flag Catering (706) 265-2792 dawsonvillepoolroom.net
North Georgia Vein Institute (678) 513-1600 NorthGeorgiaVein.com Northside/Dawson Medical Campus (706) 344-3300 northside.com Dahlonega Family Practice (706) 864-4012
Plants/Nursery
Abbott Creek Nursery (706) 265-1607 abbottcreeknursery.com
Portable Toilets
The Norton Agency/Kristie Myers (770) 887-0053 thenortonagency.com Forestar Group, Inc (770) 272-7760 forestargroup.com
Real Estate: Residential Community Sales
Big Canoe Property Owners Association and Homeowners Association (706) 268-3303 bigcanoepoa.com
Real Estate: Sales
Hometown Real Estate Group (770) 561-3593 elaineblack.com 400 North Board of Realtors (706) 216-5229 400northboardofrealtors.com
Townley Portable Toilets Inc. (706) 216-2389 townleyportabletoilet.com
The Norton Agency/Kristie Myers (770) 887-0053 thenortonagency.com
Premium Outlet Shopping
Southern Select Properties, LLC (706) 265-7653 SouthernSelectProperties.com
Pottery Barn Outlet (706) 216-6456 potterybarn.com
Brooks Brothers (706) 216-2865 brooksbrothers.com Carter's Childrens Outlet (706) 216-4425 carters.com Dress Barn/NGPO (706) 216-4144 dressbarn.com North Georgia Premium Outlets (706) 216-3609 premiumoutlets.com/northgeorgia
Power Realty Partners (770) 888-7653 powersoldit.com W. G. Stephens, Prime Property (706) 216-2666
Resorts
Paradise Valley Resort (706) 265-6110 paradisevalleyclub.com
Restaurants
McEver Signs and Graphics (706) 216-0990 mceversigns.com
Papa's Place (706) 265-6194 papasplacedawsonville.com IHOP (706) 265-2256 ihop.com Firehouse Subs (706) 216-3988 firehousesubs.com Zaxby's (706) 216-8282 zaxbys.com
Retail Store
Wal-Mart #3874 (706) 265-8787 walmart.com
RV, Motor Home & Boat Storage
North Georgia Premium RV & Boat Storage (404) 891-5362
School: Higher Education Lanier Technical College (770) 531-6304 laniertech.edu
The Blue Bicycle
University of North Georgia (706) 867-2873 northgeorgia.edu
bluebicycle.net Varsity Junior, LLC (706) 265-7273 thevarsity.com
Promotional Products Racing Parts & Accessories
BoJangles Restaurant # 845 (706) 265-0091 bojangles.com
Discovery Parts Inc. (706) 344-1235 discoveryparts.com
Fajita Grill (706) 265-1331
Lanier Tech College - Dawson Campus (706) 216-5461 laniertech.edu
Big D's BBQ #2 (706) 216-6706 bigdsbarbeque.com
Marketing Incentives (404) 713-1539
El Jinete Mexican Restaurant (706) 531-0012 eljinetemexicanrestaurant.com
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge (706) 344-1500 amicalolafalls.com
Printing and Design Commercial (706) 265-2153 The Graphic Edge, Inc (770) 888-1525 tgedirect.com
Chick-fil-A (706) 265-4997 chick-fil-a.com/dawsonville
Forrest Hills Mountain Resort (706) 864-6456 forresthillsresort.com
School: K-12 Schools
Dawson County Board of Education (706) 265-3246 dawsoncountyschools.org
School: Online Education JER Group, Inc. (706) 216-3406 jergroup.com
School: Pre-K and early Education White Oak Learning Academy (706) 216-5437 whiteoakacademy.com
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Theatre
Septic Tanks/Grease Pumping
Dawson 400 Cinemas (706) 216-1622 georgiatheatrecompany.com
Wildwood Christian Academy (770) 893-3300 wildwoodchristianacademy.com McManus Grading & Septic Tank Services, Inc (678) 943-5035 mcmanusservices.com Townley Construction Company, Inc. (706) 216-2387 townleyconstruction.com
Software Development Georgia Softworks, Inc. (706) 265-1018 georgiasoftworks.com
Spa Services
Serenity Medical Health & Beauty Spa (706) 265-6467 spaalpharett.net Clarity Skin Solutions (706) 429-0057 clarityskinsolutions.com
Specialty Shops The Ship in a Bottle (404) 964-8355 theshipinabottle.com
Scrubs-N-Things (706) 216-7908 scrubsandthingsonline.com Romancing The Range LLC (706) 216-0095 romancingtherange.net
Big Canoe Chapel Terraces Amphitheater (706) 579-1512 bigcanoechapel.org
Towing Service Tow Patrol (770) 298-4500 towpatrol.com
Trade Association
Southern Southeastern Inc. (706) 344-1212 southern-southeastern.org
Trailer Sales
North Georgia Sales Center, Inc. (706) 216-4470 byrdsministorage.com/North_Georgia_Sale.html
Transfer Station/Scrap Metal Recycle 400 Waste & Scrap (706) 216-1485 400wasteandscrap.com
Travel Agency
CruiseOne-Mike Ziegenbalg (706) 579-5005 mziegenbalg.cruiseone.com
Tree Service
Superior Arbor Management, Inc. (706) 265-6336 samtreeservices.com
Trophies & Awards
Sporting Goods
Tri-Star Trophy Company (706) 265-6209 tristartrophy.com
Storage and Moving Supplies
Urgent Care Services
Trend Storage (706) 216-0057 trendstorage.com
Northeast Georgia Health System-Medical Plaza 400 (706) 344-6940 nghs.com/dawsonville
BK Sports (706) 265-4487
Securlock Storage Center (706) 247-8893 selfstoragedawsonville.com
Byrd's Mini Storage - Dawson 400 (706) 216-4470 byrdsministorage.com Byrd's Mini Storage - Dawsonville (706) 265-4470 byrdsministorage.com
Sweeper-Commercial
Townley Construction Company, Inc. (706) 216-2387 townleyconstruction.com
Teams/Competition Sports TKO Cheer and Boutique (706) 265-8172 tkocheer.com
Telephone/Cable/Internet Provider Windstream (706) 867-3316 windstream.com
Northside/Dawson Medical Campus (706) 344-3300 northside.com
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Forsyth (404) 785-7691 choa.org Northeast Georgia Health System (770) 219-3840 NGHS.com Northside Hospital-Forsyth (770) 844-3200 northside.com
Utilities
Atlanta Gas Light Company (770) 337-4082 atlantagaslight.com
Etowah Water and Sewer Authority (706) 216-8474 etowahwater.org Georgia Power Company (888) 660-5890 georgiapower.com Mark Heard Fuel Company (770) 887-2333 markheardfuel.com Mills Fuel Service (770) 887-5235 millsfuel.com Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (770) 887-2363 sawnee.com
Veterans Organization
Dawson County Chapter 970 V.V.A. (706) 429-5002 vva970.org Veterans Affairs of Dawson County (678) 779-2584
Veterinary Services
All Animals Veterinary Hospital (706) 216-8387 allanimalsvet.com Dawsonville Veterinary Hospital (706) 265-8381 dawsonvillevet.com
Waterproofing/Water Repellent R & D Caulking, Inc. (770) 619-0833 rdcaulking.com
Weddings
Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge (706) 344-1500 amicalolafalls.com Weddings and Wellness Enterprises (706) 265-7794 HealthyEatingOnTheRun.com Taylor House Weddings & Events (678) 736-1958 facebook.com/Taylorhouseweddings Waters Mill, Inc (678) 725-9245 watersmill.com Dixieland Stables (770) 241-4532 facebook.com/pages/Dixieland-Stables
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Wholesale Stores
Amicalola Electric Membership Corp (706) 253-5200 amicalolaemc.com
COSTCO Wholesale 470-239-6610 costco.com
Amicalola Propane Inc. (706) 344-1427 amicalolapropane.com
BJ's Wholesale Club (770) 781-8735 bjs.com
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Career Opportunities Available Modern Woodmen of America
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Greg A. Peace, FICF Ste. 140 133 Prominence Ct. Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-216-5262 greg.a.peace@mwarep.org
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Attitude is everything, be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle... Live Simply... Love Generously... Care Deeply... Speak Kindly... Leave the rest to GOD
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