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Wednesday, February 13,2019 dawsonnews.com I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I 3A Tourism industry breaks economic impact records By Allie Dean adean@dawsonnews.com A press release from the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce reports that 2017 was a record-breaking year for the economic impact of tourism in Dawson County and in the state of Georgia. Numbers released during the Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day Feb. 5 at the state capitol show that direct tourist spending in Dawson County increased by more than $2 million from 2016 to 2017, with a total of $52.39 million spent in 2017. The release states that tour ism activity in Dawson County including shopping at the North Georgia Premium Outlets, zip lining at Amicalola Falls, picking pumpkins at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm and go-karting at Atlanta Motorsports Park gen erated $1.47 million in local tax revenue and supported 507 jobs. “Each Dawson County household would need to be taxed an additional $462 per year to replace taxes generat ed by tourism economic activ ity,” the release states. According to the U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics, the state’s tourism industry saw a similarly record-breaking amount in 2017 with $63.2 billion generated, an increase of 3.8 percent over 2016. According to the release, Dawson County Chamber of Commerce President Christie Moore and Tourism and Events Director Dustin Heard attended the Feb. 5 event in Atlanta, which brings hospi tality and arts industry profes sionals from across the state together to celebrate the eco nomic impact that tourism has on Georgia. Moore and Heard were among tourism leaders who presented Gov. Brian Kemp with a check that represented the $3.2 billion in state and local tax revenues generated by tourism-related expendi tures in 2017. “We are proud to champion the economic impact of tour ism in our local community,” Moore said. “We will contin ue to market Dawsonville and Dawson County as a top tour ism destination in Georgia, and will work to ensure that each year is a record-breaking year.” The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and Office of Tourism Development market more than 40 local accommodations, attractions and restaurants in Dawson County with the goal to attract visitors to Dawson County and increase invest ment in the local economy. To learn more about tour ism in Dawson County visit www.dawson.org. ■ ft'oteweiW 1 ^ •••■• Photo for the Dawson County News From left, State Rep. Kevin Tanner, Dawson County Chamber of Commerce President Christie Moore andTourism and Events Director Dustin Heard pose with the 2019 GeorgiaTravel Guide cover, which was unveiled at Tourism, Hospitality &Arts Day on Feb. 5 at the state capitol. Arrest Reports Feb. 4 Malik Jay Shawn Cisneros, 21, Atlanta: Second degree burglary, posses sion of tools for commission of a crime. Michael Don Land, 38, Dawsonville: Probation violation/misdemeanor, reckless driving, DUI/drugs less safe, three counts DUI/endangering child under 14, three counts serious injury by vehicle, failure to maintain lane, safety belts-children. Joseph Harris Travis, 29, Johns Creek: Failure to comply/drug court. Feb. 5 John Caesar Nater, 51, Cumming: Simple battery/family violence, two counts cruelty to children in the third degree. Feb. 6 Canaan Hunter Mills, 25, Dawsonville: Failure to comply/DRC. Detarius De’Andre Pinkston, 30, Montgomery, Ala.: Probation violation/ felony. Anthony Wayne Walling, 49, Dawsonville: Failure to comply/treat ment court. Feb. 7 David Kelby Hamby, 32, Dawsonville: Invites you to our Event Room Open House Saturday, February 16 Events throughout the day Noon - Crazy Aarons Putty Mixing 2:00 PM - Rock Painting 4:00 PM - Games 6:00 PM - Plus Plus Building Cupcakes by While Supplies Last North Georgia Premium Outlets Suite 370 706.265.1709 Driving while license suspended/ revoked, failure to maintain lane. Lauren Ashley Mason, 21, Gainesville: Simple battery/family vio lence. Feb. 8 Bailey Grace Davenport, 18, Cumming: Party to crime, first degree burglary. Andrew Dean Hall, 24, Dawsonville: Aggravated assault/family violence, third degree cruelty to children. Jose Ladesma Hernandez, 33, Dawsonville: Probation violation/felony, possession of a controlled substance, drug related objects, crossing guard lines with weapons/drugs/intoxicants. Feb. 9 Jackie Davis Bain, 70, Gainesville: Speeding, DUI/alcohol. 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