4A I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I dawsonnews.com
Wednesday, June 8,2022
Ga. DDS warns drivers of text message scam
By Erica Jones
ejones@dawsonnews.com
The Georgia Department of
Driver Services (DDS) is warn
ing drivers about a new, text
message-based scam that is
aimed at stealing driver’s license
information.
According to a release by the
DDS, the scam has consisted of
text messages sent to DDS cus
tomers and asking them to fol
low a fraudulent link to “verify
their driver’s license information
due to a temporary suspension”.
The release said that text mes
sages like this are a fraud and
most likely an attempt by scam
mers to get personal information
from drivers.
“DDS employees do not con
tact customers to ask for person
al or confidential information,
such as driver’s license or Social
Security numbers via email, text
or telephone,” DDS
Commissioner Spencer Moore
said in the release. “Anyone who
receives such a communication
should consider it a scam to steal
your identity. Customers who
are pending a license suspension
or other changes in their license
status are notified in writing by
DDS. Anyone who receives
these — or similar — text mes
sages should not open or
respond to them and should
instead delete such messages
immediately.”
DDS customers can quickly
verify their license status
through the DDS website at
https://dds.d1ives.ga.g0v/_/. All
DDS customers can create an
online services account at www.
dds.georgia.gov and use the
department’s free mobile app,
“DDS 2 GO” to monitor person
al information anytime.
“Voice and computer phish
ing scammers use many and var
ied tactics to trick victims into
handing over their personal or
financial information,” the
release said. “Georgians should
be very cautious of any unsolic
ited telephone calls, texts or
emails that claim to be govern
ment departments, banks or
companies that instruct them to
follow a link or open an attach
ment to update or verify person
al information.”
Vacation Bible Schools coming this summer in Dawson
By Erica Jones
ejones@dawsonnews.com
Juno Baptist Church, 1230 Juno
Road, Dawsonville
When is it: June 12 through June 17 at
6:30 p.m.
What is it: “Kookaburra Coast” VBS.
Come and join us for an epic, outback
adventure at Kookaburra Coast VBS.
During our week together, we will be
learning about God’s amazing love
through Jesus Christ. We will enjoy hilari
ous skits, creative crafts, incredibly fun
games, and delicious snacks! Hope you
can join us and the rest of our Aussie crew
at Juno Baptist Church for VBS 2022!!
For more information: https://www.
facebook.com/
events/105418870886729 l/?active_
tab=about
Winds of Peace Fellowship, 1550
Harmony Church Road, Dawsonville
When is it: June 12 through June 17
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
What is it: “Zoomerang” VBS. Pack
your bags and zoom into fun with us at
Vacation Bible School! Dinner served
nightly with lots of fun and excitement
planned!
For more information: https://www.
facebook.com/
events/524993 965 95 0160/?active_
tab=about
Sweetwater Baptist Church,
Sweetwater Church Road, Dawsonville
When is it: June 13 through June 17
from 7 to 9 p.m.
What is it: “Kookaburra Coast” VBS.
Learn about the awesome adventures in
God’s story!
For more information: 404-555-5480
Harmony Baptist Church, 1575
Harmony Baptist Church Road,
Dawsonville
When is it: June 20 through June 24
from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
What is it: “Spark Studios” VBS. We are
going to have an awesome week learning
all about how we are Created in Christ.
Designed for God’s Purpose! Dinner is
served nightly and VBS is for all ages from
infant through adults!
For more information: https://kidevent-
pro.lifeway.com/myEvent/?id=61021
Crossbridge Community Church, 751
Highway 53 East, Dawsonville
When is it: June 27 through June 29
from 7 to 9 p.m.
What is it: “God’s Most Wanted” VBS.
Learning how to service friends, neigh
bors, community and Jesus through study,
crafts, snacks and FUN!
For more information: https://www.
facebook.com/CrossBCC/phot /a. 1015219
9591454803/10159872071534803/
Set Free Church, 2441 Dawson Forest
Road East, Dawsonville
When is it: July 11 through July 15 from
6 to 9 p.m.
What is it: “Time Lab” VBS. Get ready
to launch into hyperdrive at Time Lab,
where we’ll discover Jesus from eternity
past to eternity future! At Time Lab, we’ll
have a blast uncovering the truth about him
through his Word! You won’t want to miss
a nanosecond of the fun, so set your
watches and make plans to join us at Time
Lab!
For more information: https://setfree-
churchdawsonville.myanswers.com/time-
lab/register/
FROM 1A
Memorial
Photos by Erica Jones Dawson County News
Cadets from the DCHS JROTC program explain
the symbolism behind the "missing man table"
during the Veterans Affairs of Dawson County
Memorial Day service on May 30.
our great nation. There is
no greater service to a
nation than giving one’s
life for one’s country.”
Dill added that, while
Memorial Day is a solemn
occasion, it is also a time
for celebration of life and
brotherhood that those
who have fought for their
country share with their
teammates. While it is
nowhere near the sacrifice
that those who have lost
their lives for their coun
tries have made, he said
that paying tribute to them
on Memorial Day is just
one way to never forget
those sacrifices made.
“Here at this hallowed
shrine, we honor the
noblest among us: the men
and women who paid the
ultimate price for victory
and for freedom,” Dill
said. “We pay tribute to
those brave souls who
raced into gunfire, roared
into battle and ran into hell
to face down evil. They
made their sacrifice not for
fame or for money or even
for glory, but for country.
Today as we celebrate
their life and remember
their sacrifice, may we be
forever inspired by their
selfless service; as we
express our gratitude we
must never forget that the
highest appreciation is not
to utter words but to live
by them.”
Dill included a chal
lenge in his speech,
encouraging those in
attendance to take the time
to find and read a medal of
honor citation as an added
way of observing
Memorial Day.
“Beyond a moment of
silence today, I challenge
everybody here to take a
minute sometime today to
go find and read a medal of
honor citation from one of
our service members, often
outnumbered and that was
lost in combat,” Dill said.
“Their stories immortalize
unfathomable heroism,
bayonet charges against
overwhelming odds, hails
of gunfire or disregarding
their own safety to save a
fellow comrade. Reflect on
how our heroes performed
in their darkest hour and be
inspired every day by their
courage and sacrifice for
all of us.”
Cadets from the DCHS
JROTC program raised the
national colors and led
event attendees in the
Pledge of Allegiance and
the National Anthem.
They then raised flags for
each of the five branches
of the military, taking the
time to recognize the
United States Army,
Marine Corps, Navy, Air
Force and Coast Guard.
The cadets also took the
time to explain the table
set up in the center of the
gathering, filled with sym
bolism to honor those who
fought for their country
but never returned home.
These symbols included a
white tablecloth to sym
bolize the purity of the
intentions of those who
have fought to defend their
country, a single rose to
symbolize the loved ones
of those who have yet to
return home, a plate con
taining a lemon and salt to
symbolize the bitter fates
of those not brought home
and the tears of their fami
lies and a yellow ribbon to
symbolize those awaiting
their loved ones’ return.
The ceremony ended
with the laying of the
wreath performed by the
cadets, a moment of
silence for prisoners of
war and those missing in
action, and a performance
of “Taps” by trumpet play
er Palmer Hartley.
THANK YOU
from the
Dawson County Retired Educators
Each year a $500 scholarship is awarded
to a graduating senior from DCHS, who is
planning on pursuing a career in education.
We also award a $500 scholarship to a
graduating senior from Dawson County
Mountain Educational Charter School, who
is continuing their educational career.
This could not be possible without the
help and support from our community.
A Special THANK YOU to the 2021-22 SPONSORS
The Church at War Hill
Purple Corn
Olive Garden
J. Thomas Salon
Country Cafe
A Touch of Hope
Law Office of Shelly
Townley Martin, LLC
Senior Fiesta
Brooksher’s Farm & Feed
Bearden Funeral Home
Byrd’s Mini Storage
Cadets
from the
DCHS
JROTC
program
iay wreaths
in front of
the monu
ment at
Veterans
Memorial
Park during
the
Veterans
Affairs of
Dawson
County
Memorial
Day service
on May 30.
^ DAWSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
IAWSON
FY23 Tentative Budgets
GENERAL
FUND
DEBT
SERVICE
FUND
CAPITAL
PROJECTS
FUND
SPECIAL
REVENUE
FUND
ESTIMATED REVENUES:
LOCAL TAXES
31,048,976
OTHER LOCAL SOURCES
276,873
0
782,976
SPECIAL LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX
9,463,341
STATE SOURCES
18,864,120
71,688
FEDERAL SOURCES
2,734,325
TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS
2,401,560
439,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES 50,189,969 2,401,560 9,463,341 4,027,989
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES:
INSTRUCTION
29,346,002
2,193,000
606,260
PUPIL SERVICES
1,872,423
86,712
261,984
IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION
3,130,926
372,600
45,956
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF DEV
49,600
606,636
EDUCATIONAL MEDIA
766,519
30,000
FEDERAL GRANT ADMINISTRATION
87,281
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
499,059
28,954
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
3,037,304
BUSINESS SERVICES
593,206
2,000
8,000
MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
4,510,918
1,371,942
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
2,682,550
520,560
CENTRAL SUPPORT SERVICES
461,264
0
SCHOOL NUTRITION
29,000
200,000
2,797,896
COMMUNITY SERVICES
47,500
FACILITIES ACQU AND CONSTR
4,607,841
OTHER USES (TRANSFERS)
666,771
2,401,560
59,000
DEBT SERVICE
0
2,399,560
TOTAL EST. EXPENDITURES 47,693,042 2,401,560 11,792,215 4,493,967
EXCESS REVENUE OVER
2,496,927
0
(2,328,874)
(465,978)
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES
EST. FUND BALANCE JULY 1,2022
11,002,950
0
5,308,435
600,618
EST. FUND BALANCE JUNE 30,2023 13,499,876 0 2,979,560 134,640
This budget will be considered for final adoption by the board at 5:00 pm on
Tuesday, June 14th, at the board office on 28 Main Street.
