Come on out to Thunder Road City Limits in Dawsonville, Georgia on February 12, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM for a spaghetti dinner and help Deputy Chase Johns and his family as he recovers. For a donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children, you will get a tasty spaghetti dinner with salad and a drink of tea, coffee, or water, dancing and a silent auction.

There will be a raffle for a new Mossberg turkey gun. Tickets will be $5 each or 5 for $20 and they will be available at several locations around town. Call M. Gilbertson at 678-343-8942 for locations.

There will also be a raffle for a new DPMS AR-15 rifle. The lucky winner will be required to fill out paperwork and get their prize at 400 Jewelry and Loan. Tickets for this raffle are $10 each or 6 for $50.

Proceeds for the evening will go to help Deputy Johns and his family during this very trying time in their lives.

Thunder Road
415 Highway 53 East
Dawsonville, GA

Enjoy an evening of competition between Dawson County’s leaders and professionals as they compete with each other on elementary school subject matter. It will be fun to see how they fare. There will be 10 year olds on the sidelines to help advise with the hard questions.

This event will be held at the Dawson County Middle School on October 11, 2011 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Tickets are $3 for students, $4 for adults, family maximum of $15 and can be purchased at the door.

It is that time again to get lucky at the 2011 Lucky Dog Casino Night in Dawsonville, Georgia on August 27, 2011 from 7 PM to 11 PM. You can take a spin at the roulette wheel, try your hand at card games like blackjack, craps, and Texas Hold ‘em to possibly win some great prizes. In addition, there will be a silent auction, prizes, hors d’oeuvres, a dessert bar, and a cash bar. The special guest emcee for the evening will be John Gerard, the WXIA-TV 11 Alive Commuter Dude!

This enjoyable evening will be held at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Museum. Tickets are $50 per person and proceeds will go to benefit the Dawson County Humane Society. For more information on this event and to purchase your tickets, call 706-265-9111 or 706-265-6360. Come on out, have some fun and know that while you are having a great time, you will also be helping animals in need.

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you ever got lost in the wilderness? You can visit Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia on August 13 – 14, 2011 from 10 AM to 5 PM for classes to learn some basic skills on how to survive in the wilderness. These classes will be suitable for all members of the family.

There is a $5 parking fee. For more information, call 706-265-1969.

Amicalola Falls State Park is located at:
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road
Dawsonville, GA

Bring the family out to Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia for the 4th of July weekend. Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4, 2011 from 10 AM to 5 PM each day will be a celebration for Independence Day with relay races, patriotic crafts, and a watermelon seed spitting contest. Plan a picnic, a hike, a weekend camping trip, or maybe a stay in the lodge.

There is a $5 parking fee. For more information, call 706-265-1969.

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

Amicalola Falls State Park is located at:
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd.
Dawsonville, GA

Learn all about many of the winged creatures in nature and ways to attract them to your own backyard in the Wings of Flight at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia on May 14 – 15, 2011 from 10 AM to 5 PM. These programs share the histories of birds, butterflies, and bats and give you tips on how to attract them. Enjoy a day at the park, maybe take a hike to see the waterfalls, and get some education too!

Parking is $5. For more information and details on these programs, call 706-265-1969.

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge is located at:
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd.
Dawsonville, GA

This Business After Hours Health Fair will be held in the gym at Rock Creek Park in Dawsonville, Georgia on April 26, 2011 from 5 PM to 7 PM. There will be many participants on hand including: physicians, dentists, chiropractors, insurance companies, and many other health and wellness professionals. Free Screenings will be available.

This event is open to the public. Admission is free. A cash drawing will be held during the event. You must be present to win. For more information, call 706-265-6278.

Rock Creek Park is located at:
445 Martin Rd.
Dawsonville, GA