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4A I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I dawsonnews.com Wednesday, March 30,2022 DCSO By Julia Fechter jfechter@dawsonnews.com During the second annual “Guns and Hoses” go-kart races at Atlanta Motorsports Park, local deputies dominated in the top three podium spots, beating out past champi ons, the firefighters and paramedics. This past Tuesday’s races marked the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office’s and Fire and Emergency Services’ second time competing against each other after races and a build-a-bed challenge were held at the racetrack in 2019. AMP donated the races as a way to thank all of the first responders. CEO Jeremy Porter called the go-karts track the “most terrain-variable go-karts track in the world.” Kyle Bailey placed first, with Matthew Webb placing second and Matthew Blackstock coming in at third. “We knew we were going to take the trophy,” Blackstock said, smiling after the competition. sweeps racing title from Fire & EMS Photos submitted by Lt. Brad Hardman DCSO deputies Kyle Bailey, Matthew Webb and Matthew Blackstock won first, second and third places during the second annual "Guns and Hoses" go-kart races at Atlanta Motorsport Park. From left, Webb, Bailey and Blackstock. Fire Chief and EMA director Danny Thompson described the event as an opportunity for the men and women from both sides of public safety to continue the friendly banter that’s become part of their cul tures. “It (racing) boosts morale with the men and women, and you get a lit tle friendly competition,” Thompson said.“There’s always been some banter between firefighters and police officers. You’re never going to lose that... it’s just fun to be able to do this.” Deputy Blackstock steers around a turn during one of the go-kart races. Julia Fechter Dawson County News Competition is tough as several racers bank around a track turn while attempting to best one another. DCHS Healthcare Science receives Industry Certification By staff reports Dawson County High School’s Healthcare Science instructor Leigh Ann Dyer, students and program recently received Industry Certification from the Georgia Department of Education and Hometown Health University, according to a press release by the Dawson County College and Career Academy. According to the release, this stamp of excellence repre sents the highest of program quality. “Only programs that have successfully undergone the rigorous reviews by leaders from business and industry are recognized with this distinc tion,” the release said. The review team noted that the Healthcare Science class room and lab space were exemplary in their organiza tion and arrangement, the release added. “Industry Certification Dawson County College and Career Academy is dedicated to providing students real life experiences in the classroom, worksites and with their Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO),” the release said. “This certification is another authentic opportuni ty for our students to demon strate employability skills needed in the workplace.” Photo courtesy of Amy Smith Dawson County High School's Healthcare Science instructor, Leigh Ann Dyer, and the students in the program recently received Industry Certification, representing the highest of program quality. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The City of Dawsonville hereby gives notice that a public meeting will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Dawsonville City Hall, 415 Highway 53 East, Suite 100, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534. The purpose of the public meeting is to: 1. Inform the public of the need for improvements to the City’s wastewater system; 2. To comply with section 391-3-6-02 of Georgias Water Quality Control Rules and Regulations (and amendments there to); 3. To encourage public involvement in the development of a plan to improve the sewerage system; 4. To discuss the Environmental Information Document for the proposed improvements. During the public meeting the City will attempt to identify public preferences for alternative methods of improving the City’s wastewater treatment capacity. These alternatives will be evaluated and included in the City’s Environmental Informa tion Document. Public participation is considered essential to the selection and development of the final plan to be adopted prior to its approval by the State of Georgia, Depart ment of Natural Resources. This document is available for public inspection at the at the City of Dawsonville offices located at 415 Highway 53 East, Suite 100, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534 or at the office of Turnipseed Engineers, 2255 Cumberland Parkway, Building 400, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339. The City will receive comments through April 21, 2022. For additional information contact the City of Dawsonville at 706-265-3256. Auditions for Talented, Professional Hair Artisans North Georgia Hair Cutters will be holding auditions for talented professional hair artisans in the spring of 2022. For information on what to expect, deadlines, and to sign up for an audition, please visit our website at www.northgeorgiahaircutters.com 706-482-0541 2375 BURNT STAND ROAD ANTIQUES, INTERIORS & GIFTS DAWSON COUNTY TOR VOTING US BEST ANTIQUE STORE, BEST FURNITURE STORE & BEST HOME DECOR/FURNITURE FOR 7-YEARS IN A ROW! North Georgia’s finest collection of Vintage and Primitive Antiques and Home Decor. 9,000 Sq. 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