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6A I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I dawsonnews.com Wednesday, May 25,2022 Attentive neighbors help save home’s occupants By Julia Fechter jfechter@dawsonnews.com Multiple Dawson County resi dents are now safe thanks in part to neighbors who alerted the homeowners to a recent fire. Dawson County Engine 6 was the first unit to respond to the residential house fire off McElroy Mountain Road the afternoon of Friday, May 13, according to a Dawson County Fire and EMS press release. Those firefighters found smoke coming from the garage area. Crews from Big Canoe and Pickens County also responded, and they worked aggressively to bring the fire under control quickly. “Credit should be given to the neighbors who alerted the homeowners and helped keep the fire in check by having a working fire extinguisher,” the press release stated. “These actions likely prevented serious injuries and minimized damage to the residence. Let this fire serve as a reminder to have working smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.” Then, on Saturday afternoon, Dawson County crews respond ed to a kitchen fire at a house off Moss Road. Fire personnel with Engine 3 responded, find ing smoke emanating from the residence. The crews were able to quickly contain the fire, and its cause was later determined to be cooking. Finally on Sunday evening, both Dawson County Fire and EMS and the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office responded to two people who were canoeing and in need of help along the Etowah River. The subjects could not finish their trip due to it getting dark and a possible medical emer gency. The Georgia State Patrol’s Aviation Division locat ed the subjects and guided ground crews to their location without incident. The press release described the event as a reminder for peo ple to always plan their water trips and travel times, as well as charge their cell phones and have an extra power source. ;—vis'Tt* 'tth a it ! 0 Hi in i u Photo courtesy of Dawson County Fire and Emergency Services Fire personnel responded to a May 13 garage fire at a house along McElroy Mountain Road in Dawson County. Timberline Glamping to open 4 sites in Amicalola park By Erica Jones ejones@dawsonnews.com At the end of this month, North Georgia-based company Timberline Glamping Company will open four new “glampsites” located in Amicalola Falls State Park. According to a press release by Timberline Glamping Company, the new franchise in Amicalola Falls State Park will bring new opportunities to park visitors. Glamping is a concept that brings modern comforts to camping, allowing for a new way to spend time outside, and according to the release, adding the newest loca tion at Amicalola Falls State Park advances the company’s focus on getting more people outdoors to slow down, connect and make lifelong memories. “Launching our second official franchise, and the first in Georgia, marks a momentous occasion for Timberline Glamping Co.,” Timberline Glamping Company Co-CEO Rebeka Self said in the release. “Expanding our Georgia loca tions is a dream come true, as we are not only developing personal and deeper relationships with local state parks, but we are also bringing on franchise partners we trust and respect, such as [Amicalola Falls franchise own ers] Jeff and Sarah Johnson. This is such a meaningful way to ful fill our company’s mission and open up doors for more people to experience the life-changing ben efits of the great outdoors of our beautiful state.” According to the Timberline Glamping Company website, glamping sites include items like hotel-quality beds, clean sheets and comforter, air conditioning and heat, a mini fridge, coffee maker, home decor and electrical outlets to charge devices. “Our company offers some thing unique in providing a tradi tional camping experience out side without sacrificing luxury, comfort and style inside,” Co-CEO Nathan Self said in the release. “Jeff and Sarah Johnson bring hospitality and intentionali- ty to Amicalola Falls State Park — highly valued qualities that Timberline Glamping Co. deliv ers in our operation and seeks in our partnerships. We have 11 additional new franchises that we will be establishing in 2022 and into 2023, so the grand opening of the Amicalola Falls State Park location is particularly exciting.” The four new glamping sites at Amicalola Falls State Park will officially open on May 27. Rotary Club to hold opening celebration for Rotary Island splash pad By Erica Jones ejones@dawsonnews.com On Saturday June 4, the Rotary Club of Dawson County will hold a “Rotary Day Celebration” to celebrate the official open ing day of Rotary Island splash pad at Rock Creek Park. Rotary Island is a fun and exciting splash pad at Rock Creek Park and is free to the residents of Dawson County. The splash pad was paid for and con structed by the Rotary Club of Dawson County, and was completed with close col laboration between the Rotary Club of Dawson County, Etowah Water and Sewer Authority, Dawson County and Dawson County Parks and Recreation. The opening day celebration event will take place at Rock Creek Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 4. The event will feature free hotdogs, chips, drinks and snow cones. Rock Creek Park is located at 445 Martin Road in Dawson County. Manor Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care Dawsonville Cmwafutafasyig & mJ) Have you considered a Career in Caring? At Manor Lake Dawsonville every aspect of our community is designed to foster friendship and connection. Staff becomes family. And together, we enjoy the gift of each other’s company. We are hiring part-time and full-time positions for: CNA’s | Caregivers Med Techs Maintenance Assistant Housekeeper Dietary Aide Dishwasher | Cooks Part-time Receptionist 3769 Kallie Circle • Dawsonville, GA • 706-216-1333
