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8A I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I dawsonnews.com Wednesday, October 19,2022 Dawson Schools reports 93.1% grad rate for 2022 Photo courtesy of Unsplash By Erica Jones ejones@dawsonnews.com The Dawson County School System recently announced that the class of 2022 received a graduation rate of 93.1 for the 2021- 22 school year. According to graduation rates released on Oct. 6 by the Georgia Department of Education, the Dawson County School System’s four-year cohort gradua tion rate is 93.1 percent, which is higher than the state average of 84.1 per cent. During the Dawson County Board of Education’s meeting on Tuesday Oct. 11, Superintendent Nicole LeCave explained that over the last 10 years, the Dawson County school district has increased its graduation rate by 13.6 percentage points, from 79.5 percent in 2012 to 93.1 in 2022. Over the past five years, the district has maintained a five-year average of 95 percent. “We’re really very proud of that; we are maintaining and holding firm our 95 percent five-year average and that is something that the district can be really proud of, so great job to everyone,” LeCave said during the meeting. In a social media post by the school system announcing the graduation percentage rate, LeCave added her congratulations to all of the students, staff, families and others that made it possible for the system to achieve such a high rate. “The Class of 2022 is to be commended for their accomplishments,” LeCave said in the post. “I am grateful for the hard work, dedication, and support of our teachers, support staff, leaders, families, and com munity partners! We are laser-focused and commit ted to graduation for all students and ensuring our graduates are ready for col lege, career, and life.” Several lakeside parks to close partially or fully until spring By Julia Fechter jfechter@dawsonnews.com Multiple parks along Lake Lanier in Dawson County have either fully or partially closed until the springtime, according to an Oct. 12 Lacebook post from the county govern ment. Dawson County officials met with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the morning of Oct. 12 about Nix Bridge, Toto Creek and Thompson Creek parks. Nix Bridge Park is closed until spring 2023. Toto Creek Park’s camp ground is closed, but its boat ramp remains open. Thompson Creek’s park and boat ramp are both open, and War Hill Park’s campground will close on Monday, October 31. However, War Hill’s park, boat ramp and trails will remain open, accord ing to the Dawson County Government post. Previously, multiple locals voiced their frustra tion after learning about closures at some of their favorite parks along Lake Lanier in Dawson County. Local officials learned about the park closures on Sept. 29, according to a post on the Dawson County government’s Lacebook page. “This was a very produc tive meeting where the Corps presented various options for the county to consider,” the Lacebook post stated. “These options include leasing the parks from the Corps - similar to the agreement with War Hill Park- or to have joint- management of the parks under a memorandum of agreement with the Corps.” “Today was just an initial meeting,” the post added, “and there will be more information to follow in the next several weeks and months.” In other news, there will be a meeting to discuss War Hill Park’s master plan and proposed future improvements at the park. The meeting will be held Oct. 19 starting at 6 p.m. at Dawson County Lire Station 2’s community room. 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