159 WINNERS
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Now we have the Best of Dawson Readers’ Choice awards winners for 2016. This competition took place in the public arena online. Anyone could nominate their favorite companies and service providers and anyone could vote. This inaugural event was a success with 147,584 votes cast online at dawsonnews.com and more than 150 overall winners. Winners now have bragging rights for the rest of the year. But next year’s awards are coming. So if you are a business in Dawson, it’s time to start positioning yourself for the 2017 nominations and voting. You control whether you get nominated and there’s lots you can do in print, online and in social media to increase your chances of claiming next year’s honors. Our team at Dawson County News stands ready to help you do that.
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In the meantime, it’s time to celebrate this year’s winners who have claimed the Best of Dawson accolades.
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Congratulations to all who were nominated and to those who came out on top!
CONTENT Winners’ Award Presentation Photos start ................................................................................................... 4 Complete 2016 Best of Dawson WINNERS List ........................................................................................... 6 From the General Manager ....................................................................................................................... 7 The John Megel Difference ...................................................................................................................... 11 Amicalola Falls Offers the Best View in Town ............................................................................................. 17 Northeast Georgia Improves Medical Services in Dawson County ............................................................... 27 Lanier Dental Partners Voted Best ............................................................................................................. 30 No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by an information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from Swartz-Morris Media Inc.
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Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge offers: 56 Room Hotel • 14 Cabins 24 RV/Tent Sites with Water & Electricity • 5 Covered Picnic Shelters Fine Dining at The Maple Restaurant • Miles of Hiking Trails 45’ Vertical Climbing Wall • 2 Unique Gift Shops Weddings, receptions and rehearsal dinners (Both indoors or outdoors)
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge 15 Miles from Dawsonville or 19 Miles West of Dahlonega on Hwy. 52 in Dawsonville, GA. dawsonnews.com
For Lodge and Restaurant Information Call 706-265-8888
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We want to thank all of our wonderful, kind customers for voting us
BEST NAIL SALON OF DAWSON COUNTY! We value our friendships that we have made through the last 20 years with so many.
Dentistry for Children Voted Best... Children’s Dentistry
Full Nail Salon
MOON NAILS & SPA 706-216-6100
Located in Kroger Shopping Center
Thank you for voting us
Best Hamburger Hamburger!! It’s been FIFTY years for our well-known Bully Burger!
We appreciate our customers for your support.
Breakfast Served Daily
United Community Bank Voted Best... Bank 4
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Best Art Gallery Bowen Art Center Honorable Mention
WINNERS
Around Back at Rocky’s Place Best Charity Event Moonshine Festival Honorable Mentions Relay for Life Veteran’s Day Parade Best Church Grace Presbyterian Honorable Mentions Harmony Baptist The Church @ War Hill Best Civic Club KARE for Kids Honorable Mentions Rotary Club of Dawson County Vietnam Veterans Chapter 970 Best Community Event Moonshine Festival Honorable Mentions Christmas Parade/Tree Lighting Veterans Day Parade
Best Law Enforcement Officer
Best New Car Dealer John Megel
Tony Wooten
Primary Auto Group
Honorable Mentions Billy Carlisle Randy Harkness
Best Off Road Dealer Primary Auto Group
Best Non-profit Organization
Best Small Engine Repair Shop
KARE for Kids Honorable Mentions
Dawsonville Hardware/True Value
Abba House
Honorable Mentions
Dawson County Humane Society
War Hill Tire & Auto
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Taylor Rowan
Tower Automotive
Tyler Goode Best Community Volunteer
2016
War Hill Tire & Auto
Billy Carlisle
Best Towing Service Gober Inc. Towing Service & Garage
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Nicole Stewart
Berry & Sons Wrecker & Tire Service
Tony Wooten
K&C Muffler & Towing
Best Body Shop Best Used Car Dealer Disharoon Automotive John Megel Honorable Mentions Great American Automotive
Honorable Mention
Primary Auto Group
Honorable Mentions
Best Administrator Best Auto Parts Store Hershel Bennett Auto Zone Honorable Mentions Honorable Mentions
Justin Power
Advance Auto Parts
Damon Gibbs
Kevin Tanner
Slack Auto Parts
Lisa Perry
Best Firefighter Lanier Swafford
Best Auto Repair Shop Best Principal Kim Bennett Disharoon Automotive
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Taylor Rowan
Tower Automotive
Cindy Kinney
Tim Cameron
War Hill Tire & Auto
Julia Mashburn
Billy Carlisle
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All Repairs
Best Paramedic Best Tire Store Lanier Swafford Kauffman Tire
War Hill Tire & Auto Best Elected Official
Honorable Mentions
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From the General Manager What an honor! To be included in this magazine means that the residents of Dawson County believe that your business or service is THE BEST that Dawson County has to offer. For the first time, Dawson County News took the voting for Best of Dawson County online and we are pleased to say that the community responded. The participation was astounding and we couldn’t be happier that you all decided to take part with us. With more than 147,000 votes cast at Dawsonnews.com/BestOf, the businesses in this section can rightfully brag that they are “the best.” Voters have decided that these businesses are the “can’t miss” locations and the pride and joy of our county. In a community that prides itself on being a place where “quality of life matters,” the businesses in this magazine can lay claim to helping with that motto. Take a look inside – see if your favorites made the cut, and be sure to check out some of the businesses in these pages that you haven’t visited before. As a community newspaper whose mission it is to keep you up to date with the most accurate and trustworthy news in Dawson County, it is our pleasure to present to you the 2016 BEST OF DAWSON. Wishing you all the best, Stephanie Woody, General Manager
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WINNERS
Best Private School War Hill Christian Academy
Best Family Practice Office
Best Pediatric Office
Honorable Mention
Northeast Georgia
Dawson Christian Academy
Physicians Group
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions Best Public School Anderson Family Medicine Robinson Elementary Ghosn Family Medicine Honorable Mentions Black’s Mill Elementary Dawson County High School Best School Secretary Lisa Johnson Honorable Mentions Amy Burns Glenda Brandt
Dawsonville Distinctive Dentistry Best Chiropractor Annis Family Chiropractic
2016
Honorable Mentions
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Nature’s Way Chiropractic Tompkins Family Chiropractic Best Cosmetic Dentistry
Best Pharmacy CVS
Lanier Dental Partners
Kroger
Honorable Mentions
Goodson’s
Dawsonville Distinctive Dentistry Harris Family Dentistry Best Hospital Medical Plaza 400 in
Best Massage Therapist Best Technical College A Touch of Hope Lanier Tech Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mention
Ivy Ridge Pediatrics
Honorable Mentions
Spencer Wright
Dentistry for Children
Ashley O’Shields
Best General Dentistry
Dawsonville Best Teacher Honorable Mentions Lisa Bessiere Anderson Family Medicine Honorable Mentions Ghosn Family Medicine Paula Poss
Best Children’s Dentistry
Dawson Pediatrics
Leah Decker, Pro Therapy Relax Message Best Obstetrics North Pointe OB/GYN Associates Honorable Mention Lakeside OB/GYN Best Optometrist Dawson Vision Honorable Mentions Dawson Eye Group Specktacular Boutique
Best Podiatrist Ankle and Foot Centers of North Georgia Best Urgent Care Medical Plaza 400 in Dawsonville Honorable Mentions Chestatee Emergent Northside Urgent Care Best Accountant Tammy Loggins Honorable Mentions Brad Maple Kathy Fuller Best Artist, non-musical John “Cornbread” Anderson Honorable Mentions Christy Beasley Tracy Burnette
Best Auto Mechanic Danny Disharoon Honorable Mentions Brent Tower Charlie Roper
Honorable Mentions
Best
Best Bank Teller Pamela Pilcher
Dawsonville Distinctive Dentistry
Orthodontics
Honorable Mentions
Field & Wilson
Brittany Brookshire
Harris Family Dentistry
Orthodontics
Nicole Stewart
Lanier Dental Partners
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Our Mission:
FEED THE HUNGRY OF DAWSON COUNTY We Want To Thank The Dawsonville Community For Again Selecting Us
Best Thrift Store In Dawson County As Our County Has Grown So Has The Number Of Thrift Stores And We Know You Have Choices When Making Your Donations.
We are unique in that we use the proceeds from the sale of donated items in our thrift store to purchase food for our food bank, thus helping feed the needy of Dawson County. We Accept Donations At The Store And Will Pick-Up Furniture Items At Your Home. Food Bank Hours: M-W-F noon-3pm • Thrift Store Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm 829 Hwy. 9N, Dawsonville, GA 30534 Thrift Store: 706-265-1371 • Food Bank: 706-265-1045
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WINNERS
Best Boss
Best Insurance
Best Plumber
Billy Carlisle
Jackie Townley
Honorable Mentions
Agent Phillip Turk, VanKeith Insurance
Dawn Pruett
Honorable Mentions
Eddie Treadaway
Kim Bennett
Carla Boutin
Tommy Ross
Roger Slaton Best Civil
Best Real
Attorney
Best Musical Artist
Estate Agent
Joey Homans
Dawson County High Chamber Singers
The Welch Team - Keller
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions Amanda Yenerall
Kevin Woody
Zack Tumlin
The Rusty Nails
Best Contractor Carl Pruitt Honorable Mentions Brian Westbrook Johnny Glass Best Counselor
Krista West Honorable Mentions Lance Stifler Tonya Corbett Best Criminal Attorney Clint Bearden Honorable Mentions AJ Richman Joey Homans Best Family Physician
2016
Dr. Paul Behrmann
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Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions Dr. Ramzi Ghosn Dr. William Keating Best Hair Stylist
Williams Community Partners Randy Wells Sandra Evans
Best Nurse Best Store Clerk Deidre Bruce Carol Wallace Honorable Mentions Honorable Mentions Amanda Kubat Amanda Vinson Tiffanie Rowan Marcus Smith Best Pediatrician Best Veterinarian Renee Waters Dr. Brandon Mills Honorable Mentions Honorio Bulos
Honorable Mentions
Carmina Babao
Dr. Ed Holton Dr. Ray Haberman
Best Personal Trainer
Best Waitress
Robert Bolz
Darlene Stanfield, Captain D’s
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Mason Carr
Alfredo Vazquez, Fajita Grill
Tiffany Bryson
Melissa Bruhm, Papa’s Place
Best Pet
Best Accounting Firm
Groomer
KC Fuller and Associates
Tracey Barrett
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Brad Maple
Melissa Gehrke
Mike Ball
Samantha Turner Best Antique Store
Alicia Sexton
Best Photographer Paige Sweany
Dawsonville Antiques
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Cherish Gilleland
Alicia Beasley
Soul Sisters
Erika Woody
Jeanne Tompkins
Honorable Mentions Humane Society Resale Shop and Boutique dawsonnews.com
The John Megel difference John Megel Chevrolet in Dawsonville has been serving the Ga. 400 corridor for more than two decades. Boasting one of the largest inventories of Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks, John Megel is not part of a corporate franchise, but rather a family-owned business dedicated to nothing short of superb customer service. “I am proud to say that John Megel Chevrolet is owned by one person not by a group or a mega car franchise organization,” said Owner John Megel. “It’s my opinion that every potential customer should feel appreciated. We believe in the personal touch and giving every potential customer the service we should all be looking for.” In the automobile business for more than 60 years, John Megel’s staff has more than 400 years of combined automobile sales experience.
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A state-of-the-art facility on Ga. 400, the dealership is just south of Dawson County’s bustling retail district. The facility houses John Megel’s sales and management offices and a beautiful reception area for customers. The facility is also home to John Megel’s Chevrolet Service Department. They can handle any level of Chevrolet and GM maintenance from routine maintenance and warranty work to extensive vehicle systems maintenance. The maintenance area has lounge where customers can relax while waiting for their cars during routine maintenance. The lounge includes wireless internet service and free coffee for customers. John Megel Used Cars has been ranked among the top Chevrolet dealerships in the southeast.
This distinction highlights John Megel Chevrolet as one of the premier Chevrolet Dealerships in the state of Georgia. John Megel Used Cars is second to none, carrying a huge selection of GM Certified Used Vehicles and other low mileage used cars and trucks. As a used car dealer, John Megel Chevrolet is proud to offer a wide selection of used Chevrolet vehicles and other brands of used cars, trucks and SUVs that are like new. “John Megel Chevrolet has an outstanding reputation because we put our customers first,” Megel said. “We have the best deals on Chevy vehicles in the Atlanta Chevrolet market. We have the latest Chevrolet models near Cumming and a vehicle to meet your transportation needs.” For more information, call (877) 869-0847.
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Best Architect Five Star Honorable Mention
WINNERS
Peter Hill Best Assisted Living Facility North Georgia Assisted Living Honorable Mention Tanglewood Personal Care Home
Best Bicycle Store
Best Commercial Real
Northstar Bicycle
Estate Office The Welch Team-Keller
Best Boutique
Williams Community Partners
Carly Etta’s
Honorable Mention
Honorable Mentions
The Norton Agency
Humane Society Resale Shop and Boutique
Best Computer
The Blue Barn
Service and Repair AML Computer Services
Best Car Wash
Honorable Mentions
(TIE)
Graphics by Hurricane
Liberty Bonding
North Georgia Premium Auto Care
Syclone Designs
Honorable Mention
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Free Fly
Auto Craze
Best Dance Studio
Best Bail Bond Office
Higher Ground Dance & Performing Arts Academy
Best Bank
Best Catering
United Community Bank
Chick-fil-A
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
BB&T
Dawsonville Pool Room
Best Dry Cleaners
Regions
Perfect Gatherings
Dawson Cleaners
Honorable Mention Ballet Etc.
Honorable Mention Best Banquet Facility
Best Cellular
Cold Creek Farm
Dealer
Honorable Mentions
AT&T
Best Feed & Seed Store
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
Honorable Mentions
Brooksher Feed
Waters Mill
Sprint
Honorable Mention
Verizon
Tractor Supply Co.
J. Brooke Salon
Best Child
Best Financial Advisor
Honorable Mentions
Care
Edward Jones - Matt McGrath
Lanier Tech Salon
White Oak Learning
Sport Clips
Academy
Best Fitness
Honorable Mentions
Center
Head Start
Kinetix
Jan’s Daycare
Honorable Mentions
Top Cleaners
2016
Best Barber Shop
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Best Hair and Beauty Salon Platinum Scissors
Anytime Fitness
Honorable Mentions
Best Cleaning
Refuge Salon
Company
Sage Hair Studio
KG Cleaning Service Inc.
Best Florist
Honorable Mentions
Dawsonville Florist
Best Bed and Breakfast
Sure Clean
Honorable Mention
Racer’s Retreat
Two Sisters
Balloons N Stuff
Rock Creek Park
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WINNERS
Best Health Best Funeral Home Bearden Funeral Home Food Store
Best Junk Removal
Kroger Best Furniture Store Honorable Mentions Dawsonville Furniture Outlet Melody’s Honorable Mentions Nature’s Health Chocolate Moose
Honorable Mentions
The Blue Barn Best Gas and Convenience Store RaceTrac Honorable Mentions
RIC-Rack Best Landscaping Bennett Landscaping
and Air Repair
Honorable Mentions
Southern Comfort Heating and Air
All Green Outdoor Center Bradley Weaver
Honorable Mentions Dawson Heat ‘n’ Air
Best Mattress Store
Kroger
Duncan Heating and Air Service
Mattress Firm
Best Golf Course
Best Home
Chestatee Golf Course
Décor Store
Honorable Mention
Kirklands
Crystal Falls
Honorable Mentions
Kangaroo
Best Nail Salon Moon Nails Honorable Mentions Deborah’s Nails & Spa TP Nails
Best Grading and Hauling
The Blue Barn
Bolton Grading Inc.
Best Hotel/Motel
Honorable Mentions
CD Trucking & Hauling
Amicalola Falls State Park Lodge
Abbott Creek Nursery
T.W. Phillips Grading
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Best Grocery Store
Best Nursery Leilani’s
Dawson Village Inn Super 8
Kroger Honorable Mentions
Best Insurance
Food Lion
Office
Ingles
Van Keith Insurance Agency of Dawsonville
2016
Mike Marauwski
Best Heating
Chocolate Moose
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400 Waste and Scrap
Best Gun Store
Honorable Mentions
400 Gun and Pawn
Dawson Insurance
Honorable Mention
Roger Slaton State Farm
City Pawn
All Green Outdoor Center Best Package Store Dawson Fine Wine and Spirits Honorable Mentions City Liquor Premium Package Best Paint Store Sherwin Williams Honorable Mentions Chestatee Paint Center Home Depot
Best Jewelry Best Hardware Store
Store
Best Pest Control
Dawsonville Hardware
Frank Kunkel
Duncan Exterminating
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Tractor Supply Co.
The Blue Barn
A&A Termite & Pest Control
Home Depot
Zales
Gilstrap Exterminating dawsonnews.com
Alicia Sexton Voted Best... Hair Stylist
Pamela Pilcher Voted Best... Bank Teller
VanKeith Insurance Voted Best... Insurance Office
Phillip Turk Voted Best... Insurance Agent
Grace Presbyterian Church Voted Best... Church
John Megel Chevrolet Voted Best... New & Used Car Dealer
We want to sincerely thank Dawsonville and all the people who
voted for Big D’s BBQ as your favorite Breakfast and BBQ restaurant.
Our family and the families of all our employees take great pride striving each and every day to prepare great food and provide great customer service. Without you, we are nothing! Thanks to all of you and your families for supporting us for 7 years in Dawsonville. It is truly an honor to be part of Dawsonville!
TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU:
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WINNERS
Best Pet Care
Best Residential Real
Best Window
Thompson Creek Vet
Estate Firm
Tinting
Honorable Mentions
The Welch Team-Keller
Shades-o-Gray
All Animals Vet
Williams Community Partners
Honorable Mentions
Dawsonville Vet Hospital
Honorable Mentions
Dented Auto
Power Realty
Matt Hughes
Best Place for
The Norton Agency Best American
a Wedding Cold Creek Farm
Best Self Storage
Food
Honorable Mentions
Byrd’s Mini Storage
Chick-fil-A
Amicalola Falls State Park Lodge
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Puckett’s Mini Storage
Big D’s BBQ
Peach Brandy Cottage
Securlock
Papa’s Place
Best Specialty Shop
Best
Carly Etta’s
Appetizer
Honorable Mentions
Long Horn Steakhouse
Amanda Clairs
Honorable Mentions
Humane Society Resale Shop and Boutique
Applebee’s
Best Sporting
Best Asian
Best Place to Buy Gas Kroger Honorable Mentions Kangaroo RaceTrac
Dawsonville Tavern
Best Place to Work Margie Weaver Senior Center Honorable Mentions
Goods Store
Black’s Mill Elementary
Outside World Outfitters
Little Peking
Country Home Kennels
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
BK Sports
Kani House
Best Place to Work Out
Nike
Osaka
Best Tanning Salon
Best Bar
Sun Tan
Dawsonville Tavern
Rock Creek Park
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Amanda Clairs
El Campesino
Best Printing and Graphics
Deborah’s Nails & Spa
Friend’s
McEver Signs and Graphics
Best Thrift Store
Best Barbecue
Honorable Mentions
RIC-Rack
Big D’s BBQ
INK
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mention
SleeveCo
Abba House
Papa’s Place
Kinetix Honorable Mentions
2016
Anytime Fitness
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Food
Goodwill Best Propane Company
Best Breakfast
Amicalola Propane
Best Travel Agent
Big D’s BBQ
Honorable Mentions
CruiseOne
Honorable Mentions
Mark Heard
Honorable Mention
Chick-fil-A
Mills Fuel
Melanie Austin
Papa’s Place dawsonnews.com
Amicalola Falls and Lodge offers best view in town Finding a room with a view is a relatively simple prospect for a guest at the Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge. Gorgeous views of the mountains are accessible from most of the lodge. Situated just beyond the top of the Southeast’s largest waterfall, Amicalola Lodge gives visitors a fantastic backdrop for the great outdoors while maintaining modern comforts. The lodge has 57 rooms that include everything from executive and junior suites to loft rooms with space for the kids. The Maple Restaurant inside the lodge is considered a local favorite and offers generous buffets that feature American and classic southern cuisine—all with amazing views. Though the lodge is a popular getaway for locals and out-of-state visitors alike, it is also equipped to handle professional meetings and conferences. Available packages include catering and meeting room options. The lodge can also provide the perfect backdrop for wedding parties and events. The variety of options mean that every event can be equally special and unique. Amicalola State Park and Lodge is centrally located and convenient to Atlanta.
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Private patios, an overlook area and the lodge restaurant all maintain the connection to nature that visitors seek, but the amenities on the mountain top ensure they aren’t disconnected—unless they want to be. The 729-foot tall waterfall is accessible by a challenging staircase and trail or there is a parking area and pathway if you want to take the less vigorous route. The 8.5 mile trail within the park takes hikers to Springer Mountain which is at the southern end of the over 2,100 mile long Appalachian Trail. All kinds of outdoor activities and adventures are available including zip lines, climbing walls and GPS scavenger hunts. The visitor’s center at the park offers live regional reptile exhibits, bird of prey demonstrations and area trail maps. For those who want to explore popular des-
tinations off site there are plenty of options between Dawsonville and Dahlonega. Within just a few miles guests can find winery tours, water rafting, horseback riding, outlet shopping and even racing. Whether visitors want to get away from it all or just get away, Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge has a way to make it happen.
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WINNERS
Best Coffee
Best Fun
Best Lunch
Dunkin Donuts
Atmosphere
Chick-fil-A
Honorable Mentions
Chick-fil-A
Honorable Mentions
McDonald’s
Honorable Mentions
Burger & Shake
Starbucks
Dawsonville Tavern
Papa’s Place
Friend’s Best Dessert
Best Mexican
Dairy Queen
Best Hamburger
Food
Honorable Mentions
Dawsonville Pool Room
Fajita Grill
Cold Stone Creamery
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Culver’s
Burger & Shake
El Campesino
Five Guys
El Rio
LongHorn Steakhouse
Best
Best Pizza
Honorable Mentions
Happy Hour
Old Towne Pizza
Fajita Grill
Dawsonville Tavern
Honorable Mentions
Osaka
Honorable Mentions
Domino’s
Friend’s
Johnny’s New York Style Pizza
Best Dinner
Best Family
Sonic
Restaurant
Best Place
Papa’s Place
Best Health Food
to Buy Meat
Honorable Mentions
Chick-fil-A
Kroger
Chick-fil-A
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Fajita Grill
Kroger
Ingles
Moe’s
Wal-Mart
Chick-fil-A
Best Hot Dog
Best Place to Eat
Honorable Mentions
Varsity Jr.
Chick-fil-A
Culver’s
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Zaxby’s
Dairy Queen
Big D’s BBQ
Dawsonville Pool Room
McDonald’s
Dining
Best Ice Cream
Best
LongHorn Steakhouse
Cold Stone Creamery
Sandwiches
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Firehouse Subs
Kani House
Culver’s
Honorable Mentions
The Blue Bicycle
Dairy Queen
Big D’s BBQ
Best Fast Food
2016
Best Fine
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Subway Best
Best Italian
French Fries
Food
Best Seafood
McDonald’s
Old Towne Pizza
Captain D’s
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions
Chick-fil-A
Johnny’s New York Style Pizza
Kani House
Dawsonville Pool Room
The Blue Bicycle
Osaka dawsonnews.com
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IS GRATEFUL TO RECEIVE THE BEST CHURCH AWARD FOR 2016. We are blessed to worship, serve, and minister in a community where every church, congregation, and place of worship is the very best that it can possibly be for the glory of God. We are humbled to be recognized as one of the many wonderful churches working to glorify Jesus Christ and expand the kingdom of God in our community.
Dawson Vision Voted Best... Optometrist
Come see us Sunday mornings at 11 Grace to you.
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WINNERS
Best Sports Bar Dawsonville Tavern Honorable Mentions Applebee’s Friend’s Best Steak LongHorn Steakhouse Honorable Mentions Osaka The Blue Bicycle
Best Sweet Tea Chick-fil-A Honorable Mentions Big D’s BBQ Dawsonville Pool Room
Best Wings Old Dad’s Original Hot Wings at Fajita Grill Honorable Mentions Friend’s Zaxby’s
2016
We appreciate our customers! DAILY LUNCH SPECIAL ONLY $5.00 Combo with Drink & Sundae
Best Sushi Osaka Honorable Mention Kani House
Best Takeout Chick-fil-A Honorable Mentions Big D’s BBQ Little Peking
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Thank you for voting us 2016 BEST DESSERT OF DAWSON COUNTY
Want to see your business listed here? It’s time to start positioning yourself for the Best of Dawson 2017 nominations and voting!
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outo all of our customers who voted us Best of Dawson... y k n Tha Wow...just in shock at how great our God is right now. Day after day month after month we get up and fight to win and change the service industry. To really let our customers see what we are all about. Great value and customer service. My prayer every day is that God will use us so we can help others. I’ve met ALOT of great customers over the years. —Ken Carpet, Upholstery, Hardwood, Tile & Grout Repair Restretching
Service beyond your expectations “WE LOVE OUR VETERANS”
Call to inquire about our “helping keep Dawsonville clean”... We do community work and cleaning for veterans!
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Thanks to each one of our wonderful customers for your support and patronage. We are honored to be voted Best Family Restaurant of Dawson County.
Fresh Home Cooked Meals FAMILY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE • HOMEMADE DESSERTS • COUNTRY COOKING FAVORITES • FRESH MADE BISCUITS Serving Breakfast, lunch & dinner seven days a week.
3651 Dawson Forest Road • 706-265-6194
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A SPECIAL ...to Dawson County for voting Kare for Kids BEST CIVIC CLUB and BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION of Dawson County, and for voting Mountain Moonshine Festival BEST COMMUNITY EVENT and BEST CHARITY EVENT of Dawson County.
It gives us so much pride in being elected for these four categories. We succeed because of your kindness and generosity.
Kare for Kids, Inc. “One Child At A Time” Try Our NEW EXPRESS TUNNEL
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Our newly renovated facility now offers an express tunnel with free self vacuum, carpet shampoo and auto fragrance. We now also offer unlimited wash club memberships!
PET WASH
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THANK YOU DAWSON COUNTY for voting us
BEST PLACE FOR A WEDDING AND BEST BANQUET FACILITY A PERFECT VENUE FOR WEDDINGS, PRIVATE, CORPORATE OR CHURCH EVENTS
ContaCt us at Cold Creek Farm 1491 shoal Creek road, dawsonville, Ga 30534 404-580-3484 • info@coldcreekfarm.com
Thank you Dawson County for voting me
“BEST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF 2016” Receiving this award is a great honor and I am both humbled and thankful. I am grateful for 18 years with Dawson County Sheriff’s Office and the opportunity it has afforded me to meet so many of our residents. My desire is to continue to serve you all in an effort to keep Dawson County safe and secure. —
Tony Wooten
I would ask for your continued support to be elected Dawson County Sheriff. I strongly urge you to vote July 26th in the run-off election.
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Amicalola Falls Lodge Voted Best... Hotel/Motel
K.C. Fuller & Associates Voted Best... Accounting Firm
Joey Homans Voted Best... Civil Attorney
Clint Bearden Voted Best... Criminal Attorney
Disharoon Automotive Voted Best... Body Shop & Best Auto Repair Shop
K.G. Cleaning Service, Inc. Voted Best... Cleaning Company
ThankYou
to our customers who chose us as
Best PlumBer of Dawson County.
Locally Owned & Operated Since 1987
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We appreciate your patronage! We are honored to be part of Dawson County!
Commercial & Residential Plumbing
Clean, Dependable High-Quality, Service
Daily, Weekly & Monthly Portable Toilet Rentals • Standard & Handicap Units Hand Wash Stations • Now Offering Roll-Off Dumpster Rentals
1061 War Hill Park Rd., Dawsonville, GA • 706-216-2387 www.TownleyConstruction.com • www.townleyportabletoilets.com dawsonnews.com
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The Bowen Center for the Arts would like to
THANK DAWSONVILLE!
VOTED BEST ART GALLERY 2016 Tony Wooten Voted Best... Law Enforcement Officer
Programs
Art Shows
Summer Art Camp Monthly Art Shows Creative Workshops Photography Student Interns Scholarships Music
Atlanta Artists Center Chris Lundy + Riverview Students Big Canoe Artists Juried Photography Quilt Exhibit Juried Holiday Art
A Non-Profit Corporation Located just North of Historic Square
334 Highway 9N, Dawsonville, GA 30534 706.216.ARTS(2787) ~ www.dawsonarts.org
Jackie Townley Voted Best... Plumber
Proud to show our APPRECIATION
Matt McGrath
Financial Advisor
AML Computer Services Voted Best... Computer Service & Repair 26
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240 Dawson Village Way North Suite 150 Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-265-2358
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Northeast Georgia improves medical services in Dawson County Northeast Georgia Health System has cared for residents of the 400 corridor for decades. In addition to local family medicine and outpatient rehabilitation offices, a significant number of this community’s residents seek care in Gainesville at Northeast Georgia Medical Center and the Gainesville Urgent Care and Imaging Center locations. Medical Plaza 400 in Dawsonville allows Northeast Georgia Health System to bring even more outpatient services and advanced physician specialties closer to home for the residents of this area. With more than 25,000 square feet, services currently include urgent care, imaging, outpatient labs, sports medicine and numerous specialty physicians. Northeast Georgia Physicians Groups’ board certified physicians serve Dawsonville and its surrounding communities with the highest quality patient care in acute and chronic diseases, minor procedures, spider vein sclerotherapy, occupational medicine and physicals. Their affiliation with Northeast Georgia Medical Center ensures patients have access to the latest cardiovascular technology and receive top quality care. The relocation from its previous location on Highway 53 gives the practice an op-
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portunity to expand and also develop its cutting-edge medical home model. The Patient Centered Medical Home is a comprehensive model of healthcare delivery that aims to improve the overall quality and efficiency of care provided by primary care physicians. The model focuses on better access to care, greater patient satisfaction and improved clinical outcomes – particularly for chronic conditions. The Dawsonville location in Medical Plaza 400 offers patients convenient access to imaging diagnostics, with same-day appointment availability, and a breadth of physician specialties. The Imaging Center offers patient amenities such as warm robes, gourmet refreshments and private waiting areas for men and women in a spa-like atmosphere that has earned national recognition. HealthLink Laboratory provides comprehensive laboratory and pathology services to patients at Northeast Georgia Medical Center as well as more than 100 locations in Northeast Georgia. In-house MRI and CT, with an onsite ACR board certified radi-
ologist, is also available at Medical Plaza 400. Northeast Georgia Health System recently purchased a new building on Ga. 400 with plans to expand medical services in Dawson County. The hospital system bought the vacant restaurant adjacent to Medical Plaza 400 last spring with future plans to expand services. “We are extremely pleased with the reception our services at Medical Plaza 400 have received in the community since we opened in April 2013 and are excited about the ability to grow with the future needs of this community,” said Practice Administrator Jo Brewer.
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RIC-Rack Thrift Voted Best... Thirft Store
Moon Nails Voted Best... Nail Salon
Lanier Dental Partners Voted Best... General & Cosmetic Dentistry
Bowen Art Center Voted Best... Art Gallery
Papa’s Place Voted Best... Family Restaurant
Byrd’s Mini Storage Voted Best... Self Storage
Thank you Dawson County for choosing us as Best Accounting Firm!
We bring Dawson County and surrounding areas a wide array of accounting services, with the emphasis on “SERVICE”. Client care is a major part of the philosophy of our firm. Our services include: • Tax Planning And Preparation For Individuals • Small Business Advisory Services And Businesses • Elder Care Accounting And Estate Tax Planning • Monthly Or Quarterly Accounting Services • Assistance to Non-Profit Organizations 706-216-4806 • www.kcfullercpa.com 137 Prominence Court, Suite 240, Dawsonville, GA 28
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Lanier Dental Partners voted the best Lanier Dental Partners would like to thank our amazing patients and all of Dawson County that voted us Best Dental General Dentist and Best Cosmetic Dentist of Dawson for 2016! The group said they truly appreciate all the votes and dedication to the practice. Lanier Dental Partners has built its reputation on providing comprehensive dental care that is focused on individual needs and goals in a comfortable, affordable environment. We have two locations serving both Dawson and Forsyth counties. Lanier Dental Partners is located at 2390 Thompson Rd., Ste. 200, Dawsonville, GA and 360 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA. We offer patients exceptional care in preventative, cosmetic, restorative, implant and other dental services. In addition to combining modern procedures and techniques with stateof–the-art dental technology, Lanier Dental Partners’ professional and caring staff will always communicate openly and honestly with you about all of your dental care options. Our practice has roots in the Cumming area for over 40 years, beginning with Dr. Robert McGuinn opening the founding practice in 1976, as one of the only three dentists in the entire Forsyth County area. As Dr. McGuinn finished his dental career, Dr. Melissa Thomas Durand joined the practice and has enjoyed serving her patients for over 17 years, with an emphasis on giving patients several options for needed dental treatment. Each February, Dr. Durand participates in the Give a Kid a Smile Day, seeing Forsyth County children completely at no charge. As the practice grew, Dr. Michael Palmer joined in 2004, having practiced in Cumming since 1995. He strives to develop lifelong relationships with his patients by relying on his years of experience, modern dental technology and a professional and compassionate staff. 30
Dr. Leslie McGuinn Davis (daughter of Dr. Robert McGuinn) became part of practice in 2012. Since starting her dental career in 2007, she is committed to helping patients achieve their dental goals and strives to exceed her patients’ expectations at every visit. Last year, Dr. Lauren Palmer Freitag (daughter of Dr. Michael Palmer) came on board at LDP. Dr. Lauren is dedicated to helping her patients have lasting smiles that not only improve dental health and appearance, but also result in a positive attitude and better outlook on life. For your convenience, Dr. Leslie McGuinn Davis and Dr. Lauren Palmer
Freitag can be reached at both Cumming and Dawsonville locations. We thank God for the opportunity to be a part of such a viable practice, based on traditional values of honesty and respect. We cannot thank you enough for your trust and confidence by referring your friends and family to Lanier Dental Partners. Because of your great referrals, our practice continues to thrive! We invite you to contact us at 706265-1399 if you are looking for a family based dental practice that offers a wide variety of dental procedures. We would be pleased to welcome you to Lanier Dental Partners.
Dr. Leslie McGuinn Davis | Dr.
Lauren Palmer Freitag
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We appreciate all of our great customers and we will always be here to help you with your insurance needs.
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We appreciate all your votes for the 2016 Best of Dawson!
THANK YOU for VOTING US
BEST JUNK REMOVAL
Metal Recycling
63 Daisy Drive, Dawsonville
706-216-1485 dawsonnews.com
We pledge to provide a customer-friendly & efficient recycling service for our customers to make it easy to recycle rather than placing these items in a landfill.
Waste Disposal
Located just off Lumpkin Campground Road, behind the outlet mall.
Chick-fil-A Voted Best...American Food, Fast Food, Fun Atmosphere, Catering, Health Food, Lunch, Place to Eat with Kids, Sweet Tea, Take Out
Edward Jones Voted Best... Financial Advisor
Roll Off Dumpsters
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Our Mission: FEED THE HUNGRY OF DAWSON COUNTY
The postal service recently ran their annual food drive for the needy of Dawson County.
We want to thank them, the postal carriers who collected all the food in addition to delivering your mail, and the Dawson community for coming through again to help us fulfill our mission.
Thank you for voting us
BEST ASIAN FOOD OF DAWSON COUNTY We appreciate our customers and invite you all to visit us soon! Excellent food and service.
Thanks to all of you!
Little Peking Open 7 days a week!
Food Bank Hours: M-W-F noon-3pm Thrift Store Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm 829 Hwy. 9N, Dawsonville, GA 30534 Thrift Store: 706-265-1371 Food Bank: 706-265-1045
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Mon-Thur . . 11-9pm Fri-Sat . . . . 11-9:30pm Sun . . . . . . Noon-7:45pm Located in Kroger Center 6625 Hwy 53 East, Dawsonville
706-265-8088
Thank You Dawson County! —Joey Joey Homans
706-265-3090 272 Highway 9 South, Dawsonville
—We have relocated—
Voted Best Civil Attorney
Fox Chandler homans hiCks & mCkinnon, llp ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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Southern Comfort Heating & Air Voted Best...Heating & Air Repair
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Voted Best...Family Practice Group
Dr. Paul Behrmann Voted Best... Family Physician
Dawson 400 Medical Plaza Voted Best... Urgent Care & Hospital
I would like to thank each one of those that took time and voted for me “Best Hair Stylist� 2016! This is truly an honor and I am beyond grateful for my amazing clientele! Alicia Sexton dawsonnews.com
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Thank you for voting us
BEST CHILDREN’S DENTIST OF DAWSON COUNTY
2016
770-692-1000
100 Dawson Commons Circle Dawsonville, GA
Thank you for voting us
BEST HEAT & AIR REPAIR
of Dawson County
SOUTHERN COMFORT HEATing
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Your Comfort System Specialists You can count on us for fast and reliable installation, maintenance and repair of your heating and cooling systems all year round.
Residential & Light Commercial
REPAIR • SERVICE INSTALLATION • REPLACEMENT Call Mike: 706-216-8238
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We appreciate all that voted for us as
BEST GRADING AND HAULING OF DAWSON COUNTY! Thank you! John Bolton & Blake Bolton
Amicalola Propane Voted Best... Propane Company
BOLTON GRADING, INC. GRADING, HAULING AND CLEARING
Over 35 Years Experience Call 678-776-9313 or 678-283-0360
THANK YOU
DAWSON COUNTY! Dawsonville Pool Room Voted Best... Hamburger
for voting us
BEST OPTOMETRIST in 2016!
Premium Eyewear at Outlet Prices Dr. Brian Burke, O.D. • Dr. James Hays, M.D. • Dr. Karla Thomason, O.D.
DAWSON
VISION
706-531-9900 391 Quill Dr., Ste. 150 • Dawsonville, GA 30534
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KARE for Kids Voted Best...Charity Event, Civic Club, Community Event & Non-Profit Organization 35
CONGRATULATIONS
to all of the “Best of Dawson County” recipients and a very sincere
THANK YOU
to the residents of my hometown for the nomination and selection as
Best Criminal Law Attorney! Law Office of David E. Ralston & Clint G. Bearden General Civil & Criminal Law Practice
Bolton Grading Voted Best... Grading & Hauling
Serving Clients Throughout Our North Georgia Community 266 Orvin Lance Drive, Ste. 107 Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Telephone: (706) 632-2221 www.davidralstonlaw.com
Cold Creek Farm Voted Best... Banquet Facility, Place for a Wedding
We are honored to be voted BEST AUTO SHOP & BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP of DAWSON COUNTY!
Thank you for your support and patronage. A special congratulations to our own DANNY DISHAROON for being voted BEST AUTO MECHANIC OF DAWSON COUNTY!
Trained
Duncan Exterminating Voted Best... Pest Control 36
1680 Highway 53 East - Dawsonville, GA 30534 www.disharoonautomotive.com
706-265-2118
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Thank You Dawson County for voting us
BEST PEST CONTROL We are very blessed to have such wonderful customers!
Dairy Queen Voted Best... Dessert
256 Beartooth Pkwy. Dawsonville, GA 30534
706-216-1906
3510 Thompson Bridge Rd. Gainesville, GA 30506
770-536-6734
WE ARE HONORED TO BE VOTED
BEST PACKAGE STORE/WINE of Dawson County
400 Waste and Scrap Voted Best... Junk Removal
Thank you to everyone who voted for us! Thank you for your loyalty and patronage.
fine wine & spirits BEST PRICES IN DAWSON COUNTY! Located in Dawson County on Hwy 400 just past the Forsyth/Dawson line
706.265.2065
www.dawsonfinewines.com
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McEver Signs Voted Best... Printing & Graphics
Little Peking Voted Best... Asian Food
Auto Craze Voted Best... Car Wash
Robert Bolz Voted Best... Personal Trainer
Thank You
FOR VOTING ME BEST PERSONAL TRAINER I appreciate being nominated and voted best personal trainer of Dawson County. I enjoy my clients and love my profession. Please call us to discuss your fitness goals!
- Robert Bolz
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Brooksher Feed Voted Best... Feed & Seed Store
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Thank you Dawson County for voting us BEST FEED AND SEED STORE OF 2016 We love our customers and are honored to receive this award.
We are the only feed store in the entire North GA that carries USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO feed.
We are an independent Southern States dealer and carry a full line of Southern States products. We carry a full line of these dog and cat food products.
WE ALSO OFFER: Puppy Shots & Yearly dog vaccines, Cat & Dog De-wormer Pine straw, wheat straw & mulches All grass seed, Fertilizers & Lime Fence post, Wire, Gates Wild Bird Feed & Feeders Like us on Facebook & Follow us for daily news, Much, Much more! products, new arrivals.
706-344-1431 • 647 Hwy 136 East, Dawsonville, GA Hours: M-F 8am-6pm • Sat. 8am-6pm • Closed Sunday
Dr. Leslie McGuinn Davis | Dr. Lauren Palmer Freitag Thanks for Voting us BEST Dental Practice in Dawson!
Pictured Left to Right: Dr. Leslie McGuinn Davis and Dr. Lauren Palmer Freitag
• Preventive Care • Whitening
Our Services
• Porcelain Veneers • Crowns & Bridges
• Root Canals • Dental Implants
Smile with Confidence Call us today to schedule your appointment 706.265.1399 Dawsonville | 770.889.6370 Cumming 2390 Thompson Road, Suite 200, Dawsonville, GA 30534 smiles@lanierdentalpartners.com | info@lanierdentalpartners.com www.lanierdentalpartners.com