The Norton Agency- GA 400

07/08/2023

Commercial property agent

07/06/2023

Meet Dawson County Fire Chief/EMA Director, Troy Leist! Troy is a seasoned fire fighter that is originally from California. He is a third generation fireman and moved to Dawson County around six months ago! Although he is a new face in Dawsonville, his passion for our community is significant! Click the link below to learn more about our Fire Chief and EMA Director here in Dawson County!

Meet Troy Leist.   Q: Please tell us a little bit about you and your family. A: I was born and raised in Monterey Peninsula, California. I spent my whole life there until about a...

06/22/2023

Meet Ashley Caray! Ashley is the most recent Dawson County Schools Teacher of the Year recipient and cares deeply about an integral part of our community, the students. Ashley loves her community and says it feels like one big family, or for better words, "One Dawson". Click the link below to learn more about Dawson County's Teacher of the Year, Ashley Caray!



Dawson County School System Board of Education
Dawson County High School

Q: Please tell us a little bit about you and your family. A: I have a very small family here locally. My husband Casey, my mother, Marti, my brother Gray, my stepfather, Steve, my Sister-in-law...

06/14/2023

Stay safe this summer! Check out this video for some helpful safety tips if you're planning to kayak or flat on one of the many rivers in North Georgia!

06/13/2023

Meet Jeremy Porter! Jeremy is the CEO of the award winning Atlanta Motorsports Park here in Dawsonville! Jeremy is family man who has pioneered his way to success, and is proud to run a successful business in Dawsonville with clients such as a Coca-Cola heir, the chair of the NYSE, and many others! Click the link below to learn more about Jeremy, AMP, and his desire to keep the long Dawson County tradition of racing alive!

Atlanta Motorsports Park

Meet Jeremy Porter of Atlanta Motor Sports Park.   Q: Please tell us a little bit about you and your family. A: I was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. I lived in Boston, Erie,...

06/02/2023

You can almost hear the rapids a feel the breeze... A bird's eye view of the Edge of the World 🍃

Photo by John Seibel Photography. This is a user fee area. For more information visit: destinationdawsonville.com/directory/edge-of-the-world-trail/

06/02/2023

From roasting coffee on a popcorn popper, to growing one of the most popular coffee locations in North Georgia, Doug Cole is a staple in our community! Although Doug is primarily known as the face of “Because Coffee”, he does not consider himself to be a coffee roaster. Click the link below to learn more about Doug and his passion for our community!

Because Coffee

Tell us a little about yourself… My three hobbies that I’ve had for years now are: basketball, coffee, and guitar. I started playing guitar at 15, started drinking coffee in college, and have been playing...

05/26/2023

Meet Billy Thurmond! A man of the people who has called Dawson County, Ga home his entire life. Billy is married with two children, five grandchildren, and is currently serving his second term as Chairman of the Dawson County Board of Commissioners! Click the link below to learn more about Billy!

I was born and raised here in Dawson County and have been here my entire life. I’ve worked for the county now for 44 years. I served in public safety for 35 of those years,...

05/25/2023

05/05/2023

Meet Mandy Power! Mandy is a familiar face to many as she has been a native to North Georgia her entire life! Mandy is a wife, a mother of three, and the President-CEO of the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce.

Q: Please tell us a little bit about you and your family. A: I grew up in North Forsyth. I graduated from North Forsyth High School, went to UGA, graduated from there, married my husband...