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š± Discover why Amicalola Falls puts Dawsonville on Georgiaās natural-wonder map
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In today's newsletter:
- Discover why Amicalola Falls puts Dawsonville on Georgiaās natural-wonder map
- How Dawsonvilleās Chase Elliott outsmarted Martinsville for a clutch NASCAR win
- Dawsonville manās killing tied to multi-state manhunt and arrest
Also on today's calendar: Family Night at Dawsonville and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ These 7 Natural Wonders In Georgia Look Almost Too Beautiful To Be Real (familydestinationsguide.com) ā One of Georgiaās most spectacular natural wonders is right in Dawsonville at Amicalola Falls State Park, home to the stateās tallest waterfall and the southern start of the Appalachian Trail. A new roundup of seven Georgia natural wonders highlights this Dawsonville gem alongside places like Cloudland Canyon, Stone Mountain, and Arabia Mountain, offering plenty of road-trip inspiration within a few hoursā drive. 
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ā¢ Pit strategy call delivers Chase Elliott popular victory at Martinsville (pcpatriot.com) ā Dawsonvilleās own Chase Elliott just scored a big NASCAR Cup Series win at Martinsville, using bold pit strategy to grab the lead late and hold off Denny Hamlin. The victory gives Chevrolet its first Cup win of 2026 and adds to Elliottās growing career total, with Hendrick Motorsports teammates also running strong in a race that reshuffled the season standings. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Fugitive suspected of killing Georgia man, shooting woman sparked Davidson County manhunt, sheriff's office says (wrbl.com) ā A man from Dawsonville was identified as the victim in a fatal March 24 shooting that led to a multi-agency manhunt and arrest in Davidson County, North Carolina. Authorities say the suspect, with a lengthy Georgia criminal history, was captured after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and is being held without bond pending an extradition hearing. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Dawsonville
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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MUSIC BINGO: DAWSONVILLE ā Grandaddy Mimm's Distilling Co.
Grandaddy Mimm's Distilling Co. "The Garage", 415 Hwy 53 Suite 130, Dawsonville
7:00 pm
Saturday April 4
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Other local events
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Track @ Rabun
Rabun County High School , 230 Wildcat Hill Dr , Tiger
4:00 pm -
Varsity Soccer vs GAC: Girls: 5:00PM, Boys: 7:00PM (Park and Rec N
Tiger Stadium , 1665 Perimeter Rd , Dawsonville
5:00 pm -
V Baseball @ Pickens @ 5:55pm
Pickens High School , 500 Dragon Dr , Jasper
5:55 pm -
Family Night at Dawsonville
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers , 254 Crossroads Blvd , Dawsonville
5:00 pm -
V Baseball @ North Hall @ 5:55pm
North Hall High School , 4885 Mt Vernon Rd , Gainesville
5:55 pm -
Creek Wading with a Naturalist
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge , 418 Amicalola Fls Ldg Dr , Dawsonville
12:30 pm -
MUSIC BINGO: DAWSONVILLE ā Grandaddy Mimm's Distilling Co.
Grandaddy Mimm's Distilling Co. "The Garage" , 415 Hwy 53 Suite 130 , Dawsonville
7:00 pm
Thursday April 2
Friday April 3
Tuesday April 7
Wednesday April 8
Saturday April 18
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š Events Nearby
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Storybook Time
Atlanta Botanical Garden , 1345 Piedmont Ave NE , Atlanta
10:00 am -
Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity
Atlanta Botanical Garden , 1345 Piedmont Ave NE , Atlanta
10:30 am -
Drop-In Garden Tours
Atlanta Botanical Garden , 1345 Piedmont Ave NE , Atlanta
1:30 pm -
Spirit Night
Texas Roadhouse , 895 Dawsonville Hwy , Gainesville
3:00 pm
Wednesday April 1
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- To Rick and Barbara, who so generously donated $200 to Dawson Forest Animal Hospital for the needs of these kittens.
We are so blessed to have you come into our lives and help us out like that. What a blessing you are and truly amazing to help! (Nextdoor Carlisle) - Good morning everyone, it's a beautiful day and I'm feeling great.
I'm at work and ready to go, I get to do some painting today on some bookshelves, it's therapeutic if you ask me. Drive safe on these busy roads.Iā¦ (Nextdoor Dawson Forest)
- Lucky Brand Jeans posted a job opening for PT Store Supervisor - Lucky Brand #2596 North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Dawsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dawsonville here.
š Nearby News
Dahlonega
- Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (georgiatrend.com)
- Retirees Are Settling In These 10 Georgia Towns Where Living Costs Less Than You Think (familydestinationsguide.com)
- Girls soccer: Lumpkin holds off Johnson in PKs to claim 2nd in 6-3A; Lakeview wins (accesswdun.com)
Cumming
- Best Car Insurance for Families, Teens & Commuters in Cumming, Georgia (valiantceo.com)
- Cumming City Center: Free concerts featuring tribute bands this Friday & Saturday (atlantaonthecheap.com)
- Gwinnett judicial bill hijacked, replaced with controversial elections changes (atlantanewsfirst.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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