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8A I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I dawsonnews.com Wednesday, May 15,2024 Dawson events Listings in Dawson Events are free and avail able to nonprofit organizations sponsoring free or low-cost events for the public. Groups may submit notices by fax at (706) 265-3276 or via email at editor@dawsonnews.com. The Dawson County Woman's Club, a nonprofit service organization, meets on the first Monday of each month except July and August (no meetings) and September (second Monday). Monthly membership meetings feature guest speakers, discussions and planning for upcoming events and activities. Annual events include a picnic in June, a Christmas banquet, and our fundraiser fashion show, luncheon and silent auction. For dates, times and locations of our meetings and events, please visit www. dawsoncountywomansclub.org Dawson County Chapter No. 970 of Vietnam Veterans of America meets at noon the second Monday of each month at the Dawson County Board of Education Professional Development Center. Members and guests meet for "Breakfast" each Friday at Papa's Place between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. For more information call Chapter President Bill Martin at 706-809- 2573. The Dawson County Republican Party meets on the third Monday of each month at the Dawson County Board of Education Professional Development Center at 28 Main Street, with a social at 6 p.m. and the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Food and refreshments are provided, and a donation is encouraged. Contact Lisa Lillemon at 770-500-6871 for more information. Dawsonville Fellowship AA meetings are heldTuesday,Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. (Open) at Grace Presbyterian Church on Plwy 9. Call 706-429-4517. Court mandated welcome. The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support group meetings for family members of the mentally ill every second and fourthTuesday of the month. They are held at the United Way in Cumming and start at 6:45 PM. Reservations are not required. For more information, go online to NAMIFDL.ORG. The Veterans Affairs of Dawson County (VADC) sponsors an annual pan cake breakfast, the Walk of Flonor at Veterans Memorial Park, and ceremonies for Veterans Day, POW/MIA Day, and Memorial Day. Membership is open to individuals who aspire to associate with the organization and be responsible for programs and events that serve the Veteran population of Dawson County. Meetings are open and occur the 3rd Wednesday in February, 1st Wednesday in May, 4th Wednesday in August, 1st Wednesday in October. For more informa tion contact Rob Wiley at VeteransAffairsDC@outlook.com. The Dawsonville Lions Charities, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) organization that supports financial contributions and referrals to Georgia Lions Lighthouse for free eye exams, glasses, hearing-aid assistance and more serious eye care.The Dawsonville Lions Club meets the 1st and 3rdThursdays of each month (except December) at Papa's Place Restaurant. Dinner is at 6 PM.The meeting starts at 7 PM. dawsonvillelionsclub.com Trinity Church, 2685 SteveTate Plighway in Marble Hill, offers free groceries for those in need as part of its "Hope for the Hungry" ministry.Those in need can pick up free groceries on the fourth Monday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Trinity Church campus. For more informa tion, call 770-893-2682. Celebrate Recovery Dawsonville meets every Friday night at Cross Bridge Church. Come out and enjoy a free meal every Friday night at 6:15-6:45. Large group starts at 7:00.This is where we learn to overcome any hurt, habit, or hangup that you may be experiencing. Small groups start at 8:00. 751 Hwy. 53 East Dawsonville, Ga.; 678-858-2443. Court mandates welcomed. The Amicalola Regional Farmers Market will take place every Saturday beginning on April 27 and running through Oct. 19.The market will be located at the city's farmers market pavilion, will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until sold out and will feature wares from a wide variety of local vendors. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/amicalolafarmers- market. Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County provides a free medical clinic for Dawson's uninsured adults every Thursday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information or an appointment call 706-426-9914. Eligibility is required. Patient Eligibility Requirements are: • 18 years old and over • Live, work or attend school in Dawson County • Do not have health insurance • Income at or below the 200% Federal Poverty Level The Hall County Master Gardeners will hold a Garden Walk event on May 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., allowing community members the chance to tour several local gardens including on in Dawson County. For more information, go to www.hall- countymggardenwalk.com. County commission to hear proposal on townhomes i i i i x 4130 DAWSON FOREST ROAD - DAWSONVILLE. GA CONCEPT 2 FORESITE Graphic courtesy of Dawson County Planning and Development By Julia Hansen juliahansen@dawsonnews.com Dawson County com missioners will soon have the chance to decide whether to approve a rezoning request that would allow for the construction of townhomes in a gully behind a popular shop ping center near Ga. 400. The Board of Commissioners is set to hold a public hearing on May 16 about an amended master plan for a 42-townhome project between the Dawson Crossroads retail area and the Crossings of Dawsonville property. The board’s voting session will take place immediately following their 4 p.m. work ses sion in the second-floor assembly room of the Dawson County Government Center. At their April 16 meeting, the Dawson County Planning Commission unani mously voted to recom mend approval of the amended master plan. This change would allow for 42 townhomes to be built instead of the 84 apartments that were originally planned for the eight-plus acres of land. The request also included the deletion of a stipulation that the development would con nect via World Wide Drive to allow access to Carlisle Road. Development consul tant Jim King told the planning board on April 16 that “a lot of grad ing” would be needed to help them get down into the lower area to build the townhomes. A representative for commercial real estate firm Halpern Enterprises, who owns Dawson Crossroads, spoke with King in sup port of applicant Dawson Forest Owner LLC’s request. The planning com mission’s recommenda tion was contingent on a stipulation that there be a secondary access point for the town- homes. Currently, the eight- acre parcel is surround ed by other landowners’ property, and World Wide Drive and other nearby internal roads are private. Talks at the April 16 meeting yielded that the primary access point would be behind Brooklyn Joe’s and the shopping center, while the secondary access point remained up for debate. Original plans had secondary access from the top of the Crossings development down a steep drop-off to the proposed residential project from the com mercial area. However, the speakers discussed that the developer would have to get permission from the Crossings property owner to place the sec ond entrance near the apartments’ entrance. Planning commission members also pointed out potential issues with pedestrian foot traffic and vehicle conflict points, given the exist ing commercial activity at the retail center. Lanier Tech holds record-breaking commencement ceremony By Erica Jones ejones@dawsonnews.com Lanier Technical College held its 58th annual commencement ceremony last weekend, celebrating nearly 400 graduates from the school’s campuses. According to a press release by the college, this academic year was a record-breaking year for enrollment at Lanier Tech. The college’s Class of 2024 had a total of 1494 graduates, ranging in age from 15 to 73 years old and with an average program GPAof 3.45. “(The) Class of 2024 was part of an all-time enrollment record of 6,144 students set dur ing the fall of 2023, which became the larg est annual enrollment record of over 8,400 students,” the release said. During the May 3 commencement ceremo ny, 384 of these gradu ates chose to walk across the school’s Hall Campus quad to receive their certificate, diploma or degree. “Today’s commence ment ceremony is not just a celebration of your academic achieve ment, but a testament to your unique journey and story. Your stories are about personal triumph, spiritual growth and professional develop ment,” Lanier Technical College President Tim McDonald said to the graduates during the ceremony. “I urge you to share your experienc es, as they can inspire others to discover their purpose and pursue their career aspirations.”
