Dawson County Parks & Recreation Activity Guide - Winter/Spring 2023

Parks &

Veterans Memorial Park

Park Hours: Monday – Sunday 7:00AM-10:00PM

Hours of Operation

Lloyd Crane Center Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM / Sunday 1:00-9:00PM

Rock Creek

Park Hours: Monday – Sunday 7:00AM-10:00PM

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Recreation Center Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM / Sunday 1:00-9:00PM

“Open Gym” Hours: Sunday 1:00-9:00PM

War Hill Park

Park Hours: Monday – Sunday 7:00AM-10:00PM

River Park Park Hours: Monday – Sunday 7:00AM-10:00PM

DAWSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 808

Dawsonville, GA 30534 Website: dawsoncounty.org/parksrec Phone: (706) 344-3646 Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov

Rock Creek Sports Complex 445 Martin Road Dawsonville, GA 30534

Veterans Memorial Park 186 Recreation Road Dawsonville, GA 30534

War Hill Park 4081 War Hill Park Road Dawsonville, GA 30534

River Park

PARKS & REC STAFF

Matt Payne, Director

Noah Burruss, Athletic Assistant

Lauren Chaves, Athletic Assistant

Ronnie Cronan, Maintenance

Daniel Flake, Maintenance

Buffie Hamil, Recreation Programs Manager

Parker Kincaid, Athletic Assistant

Greg Lawrence, Maintenance

Billy Mahaffey, Maintenance

Parker Massey, Maintenance

John Pulley, Support Staff

Caleb Randolph, Sports Program Manager

Kris Rowan, Administrative Assistant

Bryan Stradley, Maintenance

Ronda Watson, Finance Tech

Brett Whalen, Maintenance

Parks & Recreation Board

Chad Cofield | Chris Conowal | Tony Kellar

Heather Tierney | Spencer Wright

Board meets the 2nd Monday of odd numbered months

5:30PM | at Rock Creek

Coaches: Julie Allshouse, Greg Allshouse, Dana Loring, Bill Loring

Parks & Facilities

Rock Creek Sports Complex

Small Pavilion

Outdoor covered pavilion | Seating for approx. 25 people $60 residents / $100 non-residents (5-hour maximum)

Large Pavilion

Outdoor covered pavilion | Seating for approx. 50 people $90 residents / $130 non-residents (5-hour maximum)

Classroom

Inside Rec. Center | Tables/chairs for approx. 40 people $75 residents / $115 non-residents (5-hour maximum)

Community Room

Inside Rec. Center | Tables/chairs for approx. 100 people $125 residents / $165 non-residents (5-hour maximum)

Gymnasiums

Inside Rec. Center | $100 residents / $140 non-residents (5-hour maximum) | No fee for “Open Gym” public use

Weight Room

9 pieces of equipment | $25 residents / $65 non-residents for 3-month membership (per household of up to 5 members)

Baseball | Softball Fields

4 - 125 ft | 4 - 220 ft | 2 - 300 ft $125 residents / $165 non-residents per day per field (no lights) | Lights available at additional cost

Soccer Fields

3 regulation-size fields | Not available for rent

Rotary Hub

Includes 2 outdoor pickleball courts, 1/2 outdoor basketball court, 4 outdoor batting cages No fee for public use | Not available for rent

Tennis Courts

$90 residents / $130 non-residents per court per day for event use No fee for public use

Walking Trail

1.1 mile | 6 ft. wide asphalt | Lights on timer | $90 residents / $130 non-residents per day for event use

Rotary Island Splash Pad

Open Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day, Monday-Sunday, 10:00am-8:00pm | No fee for public use | Not available for rent

The set-up, break-down, and clean-up for all facility rentals is the responsibility of the renter. Tables and chairs for indoor rentals will be available upon arrival and are to be returned to their original location upon completion of the rental.

Renter is also expected to clean the facility as follows before departure: sweep and mop floors (indoor facilities only); wipe down tables, and transport trash to the on-site dumpster.

For updates or more information, please contact the main office at Rock Creek at (706) 344-3646 during regular business hours (weekdays 8AM-5PM).

Parks & Facilities

Veterans Memorial Park

Small Pavilion

Outdoor covered pavilion | Seating for approx. 25 people | $60 residents / $100 non-residents (5-hour maximum)

Large Pavilion

Outdoor covered pavilion | Seating for approx. 100 people |$200 residents / $300 non-residents (5-hour maximum)

Gymnasium

Inside Lloyd Crane Rec. Center | $100 residents / $140 non-residents (5-hour maximum) | No fee for “Open Gym” public use

Baseball | Softball Fields

1 - 185 ft | 1 - 200 ft | 2 - 220 ft $125 residents / $165 non-residents per day per field (no lights) | Lights available at additional cost

Football Field

Not available for rent

Multi-Purpose Field

Not available for rent

Outdoor Basketball Court Half-court only | No fee for public use

Tennis Courts

$90 residents / $130 non-residents per court per day for event use | No fee for public use

Multi-use Trail

.8 mile | Bike lane | Lights on timer | $90 residents / $130 non-residents per day for event use | No fee for public use

Track 1 lap= ¼ mile | Minimal light | $90 residents / $130 non-residents (per day for event use) | No fee for public use

Pool

Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day | Daily Public Swim and Pool Parties | Individual and Family passes available | $55 residents / $95 non-residents

Dog Park

No fee for public use Not available for rent

Parks & Facilities

River Park Canoe Launch

Open year-round | 7 days a week 7:00AM-10:00PM

Covered pavilion (not available for rent; no fee for public use) | Portable restroom on-site | No fee for put-in ($3 fee applies to take-out at Kelly Bridge)

The Etowah River passes gently through the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area with only a couple of easy Class I-II rapids. From River Park Canoe Launch to Kelly Bridge Road take-out, travel is approximately 9.5 miles. Travel time will vary 3-5 hours, depending on water level.

War Hill Park

Boat Ramps & Day Use Areas

Open Year-round 4 ramps (availability based on lake water levels) | Picnic areas lake-side | Beach | Volleyball | $3 per day |

Annual Pass: $30 resident / $50 non-resident (purchase online or at the main office at Rock Creek)

Campsites

Open March 1 - October 31 14 primitive campsites (no hook-ups or dump station) | $25 per night | Reservations available online only at www.dawsoncounty.org

Host on-site | Restrooms/showers on-site

Athletic Programs

BASEBALL (SPRING)

Coordinator: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org A late fee of $20 will

Registration: Online: January 2- February 6, 2023 Walk-in: January 30-February 6, 2023

• Ages 7-14

• Practices begin late-February

• Games begin mid-March

The age control date for this activity is September 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines eligibility of the participant. A player may move up one year but may never play down.

Leagues resulting in 3 or fewer teams are subject to travelling or cancellation. Admission fees may be charged at some events associated with this activity.

Athletic Programs

SOCCER (SPRING)

Coordinated by: United Futbol Academy

Website: Mountains.UnitedFA.Org | Email: Mountains@UnitedFA.Org | Phone: 1-844-GO TO UFA, Ext 3 (1-844-468-6832), Ext 3

Dawson County Parks & Recreation and UFA Mountains (United Futbol Academy) partner to provide Dawson County Residents quality soccer programs for beginners through advanced players at Rock Creek Sports Complex in Dawsonville. UFA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focusing on “Skills for Soccer, Skills for Life.”

Recreational (Spring Feb/Mar-May, Fall: Aug/Sep-Nov)

• U04 Mini League: six Friday Night Interactive Sessions (includes T-shirt and Mini-League Ball)

• U06 to U08: one scheduled 1-hour practice per week with weekend games

• U10 to U19: two 1-hour practices per week with weekend games

Academy & Select (Aug to May)

• U08 Future Academy: two 1½-hour practices a week with weekend games

• U09 to U12 Academy: two 1½-hour practices a week with weekend games

• U13 to U19 Select: two 1½-hour practices a week with weekend games

Camps

• Challenge Camp: Five (Spring), five (Summer) or six (Winter) 2-hour sessions for Recreational Players

• Middle & High School Prep Camp: to be determined as desired

Adult

• Weekend games at Polo Fields, Cumming

Registration:

Recreational

• Fall: May 1 to Jul 20

• Spring: Nov 1 to Jan 20

Academy & Select Tryouts

• Opens May 1

• Tryouts: May/Jun

Camps

• Winter: Opens Nov 1

• Summer: Opens May 1

Athletic Programs

SOFTBALL (SPRING YOUTH FAST-PITCH)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

• Ages 7-14

• $90 residents / $130 non-residents

• Fee includes jersey, visor, belt, socks, and pants

• Practices begin late-February

• Games begin mid-March

The age control date for this activity is September 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines eligibility of the participant. A player may move up one year but may never play down.

Leagues resulting in 3 or fewer teams are subject to travelling or cancellation. Admission fees may be charged at some events associated with this activity.

SOFTBALL (SPRING ADULT SLOW-PITCH)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.or

A late fee of $50 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

• Ages 16+

• Fee: $550 per team

• Open Men’s League: Mondays*

• Church Co-ed League: Tuesdays*

• Open Women’s League: Wednesdays*

• Open Co-ed League: Thursdays*

*Days of the week that each league will play are tentative and subject to change

per league

A minimum of 4 teams per league is required. Leagues not reaching this minimum will be refunded in full or given the option to be added into another similar league. Open Co-ed and Church Co-ed leagues will be separate if minimum of 4 teams per league is met; if minimum is not met, leagues may be combined for teams wishing to do so; all other teams will be given a full refund.

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Athletic Programs

INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE T-BALL (SPRING)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration: Online: January 2-February 6, 2023

Walk-in: January 30-February 6, 2023

• Ages 3-4

• $25 residents / $65 non-residents

Weekday Walk-in: 8am-5pm

Final Monday open until 8pm

No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday

• Fee includes t-shirt

• Session begins: late-March

The age control date for this activity is September 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines eligibility of the participant. A player must be 3 or 4 on this date in order to participate.

T-BALL (SPRING)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration: Online: January 2-February 6, 2023 Walk-in: January 30-February 6, 2023

A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

• Ages 5-6

• Fee: $90 residents / $130 non-residents

Fee includes jersey, pants, hat/visor, socks

• Practices begin late-February

• Games begin mid-March

The age control date for this activity is September 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines eligibility of the participant. A player may move up one year but may never play down. Leagues resulting in 3 or fewer teams are subject to travelling or cancellation. Admission fees may be charged at some events associated with this activity.

Weekday Walk-in: 8am-5pm

Final Monday open until 8pm No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday

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Athletic Programs

TRACK & FIELD (SPRING)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration: Online: January 2-February 6, 2023 Walk-in: January 30-February 6, 2023

• Ages: 7-14

• Fee: $70 residents / $110 non-residents

Fee includes singlet and shorts.

Registration fee does not include regular season meet fees, which will be the responsibility of the athlete.

• Practices begin: late-February

• Meets begin: late-March

A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

The age control date for this activity is September 1st of the same year of play. The age of the participant as of this date determines eligibility of the participant.

Travelling outside Dawson County will be necessary for this activity. Admission fees may be charged at events associated with this activity at Rock Creek

VOLLEYBALL (SPRING)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration: Online: January 2-February 6, 2023 Walk-in: January 30-February 6, 2023

A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

• Girls:

• Kind-2nd grade Instructional League

• 3rd-12th grade leagues

• Fee: $70 residents / $110 non-residents

Fee includes game jersey (registration for Kind-2nd Grade Instructional also includes practice ball)

• Practices begin: early-March

• Matches begin: April

Travelling outside Dawson County will be necessary for this activity for 3rd-12th grade groups. Admission fees may be charged at events associated with this activity.

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Athletic Programs

SWIM TEAM (SUMMER)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Swim Team

Contact: Stephanie Morgan Phone: (770) 654-6793 Email: tstmorgan@gmail.com

Registration: Friday, February 3, 2023 | 6:00-8:00pm at Rock Creek Friday, May 5, 2023 | 6:00-8:00pm at Rock Creek

Online Registration will be available for the 2023 season; however, the link was not ready at the time this magazine was published. Once the link is live, it will be available on the Swim Team page, which is available at dawsoncounty.org/parksrec (then click Athletic Programs).

The Parks & Recreation youth swim team in Dawson County is an outsourced program, coordinated and operated by Dawson County Swim Team, whose purpose is to provide a structured summer athletic activity for the children of our community. The DC Swim Team provides opportunities for each participant to develop a positive self image. Opportunities are provided to participate in competitive swimming through venues of dual meets, North Georgia Swim League (NGSL) meets and Divisional/State Meets.

• Ages 5-18 • At Veterans Memorial Park

• Registration Fee: $150

• Practices begin in May: Monday-Thursday mornings

• Swim meets every Saturday in June (locations TBD)

• North Ga Swim League swim season: 5/30/2023 - 6/30/2023

• GRPA State Qualifiers swim through 7/16/2023

Some travelling will be necessary for this activity. Admission fees will be charged at some events associated with this activity

Athletic Programs

CHEERLEADING (FALL)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration: Online: April 1-May 8, 2023

Walk-in: May 1-8, 2023

Weekday

A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

Uniform Sizing:

For those needing a new uniform, please be sure to register for the full-priced activity, which includes a new uniform. Once you have completed registration, you will then sign up for an appointment for your cheerleader to be sized (either by the uniform company rep or by park staff). The sign-up link will be available once the online registration period has opened. The uniform company representative will be present on a select day during the walk-in registration period to provide expert advice on sizes; however, cheerleaders can be measured by park staff at any time during the walk-in registration period.

• Grades: Kindergarten-6th grade (grade level at the start of the season)

• Fee Options:

• $140 (NEW UNIFORM NEEDED) - Fee includes shell, skirt, briefs, and poms

• $50 (USING UNIFORM FROM 2022 season) - Fee does not include any uniform items; participant will be responsible for providing all uniform items. Uniform items are not available to purchase a la carte. If any of your cheerleader’s uniform items do not fit or need replacing, you will need to select the full registration fee option to receive a new set of uniform items.

• Practices begin July

• Games begin August/September

Participant must reside in Dawson County or attend a public school in Dawson County in order to be eligible to participate.

Visit www.dawsoncounty.org or contact the Dawson County Parks & Recreation office at (706) 344-3646 for a list of eligibility requirements for this activity. Additional league information can be found on the Mountain Football League website at www.mtnfootball.org.

Some travelling will be necessary for the game season. Admission fees will be charged at some events associated with this activity.

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Athletic Programs

FOOTBALL (FALL)

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Registration: Online: April 1-May 8, 2023 Walk-in: May 1-8, 2023

A late fee of $20 will be applied to all registrations accepted after the designated registration deadline.

• Grades: Kindergarten-6th (grade at start of season)

• Fee: $175

Fee includes game jersey, game pants, helmet, full pads, practice pants Fee does not include required sports physical.

Weekday Walk-in: 8am-5pm

Final Monday open until 8pm No Walk-in on Saturday & Sunday

* 7th grade and up are coordinated by the school football program. For more information, please visit dawsoncountyfootball.com.

• Practices begin July

• Games begin August/September

Participant must play in the age group determined by his/her grade level at the start of the season.

Participant must reside in Dawson County or attend a public school in Dawson County in order to be eligible to participate.

Visit www.dawsoncounty.org or contact the Dawson County Parks & Recreation office at (706) 344-3646 for a list of eligibility requirements for this activity. Additional league information can be found on the Mountain Football League website at www. mtnfootball.org

Some travelling will be necessary for the game season. Admission fees will be charged at some events associated with this activity.

Athletic Programs

TRAVEL TEAMS

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Dawson County Parks & Recreation accepts registration for travel teams to utilize facilities at Veterans Memorial Park and Rock Creek Sports Complex. Parks & Recreation accepts team registrations only. The actual formation of teams is to be organized, implemented, and monitored by team representative/ coach

Practices and games will be scheduled around regular Parks & Recreation-hosted activities and events.

Contact Buffie Hamil at (706) 344-3646 or email bhamil@dawsoncountyga.gov for more information on travel team registration.

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Athletic Programs

PICKLEBALL

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov | Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Dawson County Parks & Recreation offers open play for all pickleball levels. Open play is free of charge for all players and is designed for those who know the basic rules and scoring. Please bring your own balls and paddles.

Follow the Dawson County Pickleball facebook page for updates and information.

INDOOR

Three indoor courts at Rock Creek Park and two indoor courts at Veterans Memorial Park are designated for pickleball as scheduled below.

Mondays

• at Veterans Memorial Park (2 courts)

• 6:00-9:00PM - All players welcome

• March thru mid-October only

Tuesdays

• at Rock Creek Park (3 courts)

• 9:00-11:30AM - All players welcome

Wednesdays

• at Rock Creek Park (3 courts)

• 6:00-9:00PM - All players welcome

Thursdays

• at Rock Creek Park (3 courts)

• 9:00-11:30AM - All players welcome

Sundays

• at Rock Creek Park (3 courts)

• 3:00-4:30PM - Intermediate/Advance players

• 4:30-6:30PM - All players welcome

• 6:30-9:00PM - Novice/Beginner players only

Hours for indoor open play are subject to change or be temporarily suspended certain times of year based on youth rec sports seasons, sum mer camps, etc.

OUTDOOR

Two outdoor courts are located at Rock Creek Park. Outdoor courts are available on a first-come, first served basis and do not have designated play times.

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Camps & Clinics

SOCCER CAMPS

Coordinated by: United Futbol Academy Website: Mountains.UnitedFA.org |

Email: Mountains@UnitedFA.org

Phone: 1-844-GO TO UFA, Ext 3 (1-844-468-6832), Ext 3

Sneak Peek to Spring Break & Summer Challenge Camps at Rock Creek Park (projected details)

Ages: U6-U14, all levels: recreational, academy & select

Dates: April 3-7, June 12-16 (projected), July 10-14 (projected)

Check-in: 8:45 am Day/Time: 10:00am-12:00am each day Cost: $90 per camp

Location: Rock Creek Park, Field 3

SNEAK PEEK TO SUMMER CAMPS

All Sports Camp 1: June 5-9, 2023

Lady Tigers Fundamental Basketball Camps: June 12-15, 2023 UFA Soccer Camp 1: June 12-16, 2023

BALL HIGH PERFORMANCE TENNIS

BOOT CAMP

Classes offered year-round @ Rock Creek

Fitness & wellness

KIDS YOGA

Contact: Kaity Connor

Phone: (470) 718-1294 Email: kaityconnor92@gmail.com Website: namasteakidforever.com

Namaste A Kid Forever is a fun and inviting way to bring yoga into your child’s life.

A NAKF instructor will provide an amazing curriculum designed to motivate children to be active, build confidence, and manage the spectrum of emotions that they experience in their day‐to-day activities.

Classes

offered year-round Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM @ Rock Creek

• Ages 6 - 10 years

• $55 for 4 classes

TAI CHI

Instructor: Sifu Kenneth Jones

Phone: 678-824-2446 Email: tccnga@gmail.com Website: www.tccnga.com

You will learn the individual movements of Tai Chi Chuan and learn to flow each posture into the next without pause; ensuring that your body is in constant motion. You will get the health benefits from learning proper body structure and movement. You will also be shown the martial aspects of the movements so that they may contain more meaning in your personal practice.

Classes offered year-round at Rock Creek Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm

*Beginners may attend classes for 1 month for an introductory rate of $40.

• Ages 18+

• Fee: $60 per month (family discounts available) Cash and check accepted

Monthly fee includes all Monday & Wednesday classes for the month.

Completed registration forms and first payment due at begin ning of first class each month. Participants should wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing, bring a bottle of drinking water, and a towel.

Contact Sifu Kenneth Jones for pricing details, copies of the above forms, or additional information.

Fitness & wellness

WEIGHT ROOM

Information:

Weight Room memberships

year-round at the main office at Rock Creek Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. Online registration is also available at www.dawsoncounty.org. For online registrations, the membership card will be avail able to pick up at the front desk at Rock Creek on the next business day after the online transaction is complete.

YOGA

Information: Beverly Smith Phone: (706) 973-9423 Email: beverlykay@windstream.net

Classes offered year-round at Rock Creek

The Blend

A great mix of Cardio, Hand Weights and Relaxation! The Blend is a whole body workout on the lighter side. From pushups to low lunges with weights, crunches to squats and a lot in be tween. Attendees start with pushups on their knees to full plank pushups in a very short time.

• Tuesdays

• 7:00-8:10pm

• $6 per class

ALL participants MUST complete a medical history form prior to participating. Forms are available on location at first day of class, at Rock Creek main office, and online. Minimum: 3 participants / Maximum: 25 participants. If the minimum requirement is not met, class is subject to cancellation. Full refunds will be issued for cancelled sessions.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Yoga Stretch, Build, Relax

Every class starts with relaxing, breathing and slow warming moves and eases into Sun Salutations. Gradually increasing movement, we begin to lengthen and build each muscle group, using just our body weight and our breath. Coming back down to restore the body to lengthen, stretch and balance. Finally refocusing our minds and bringing us back to center, we end in Final Relaxation with soothing, calming music as the instructor leads you peacefully into relaxing the mind and body.

• Thursdays

• 7:00-8:10pm

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Special Events

SPRING SPORTS OPENING DAY

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Opening Day is the big kick-off day for Spring Sports, where all teams are invited to come out to enjoy the wide variety of concessions, games, and activities.

March 18, 2023 | at Rock Creek Sports Complex

• Fun, food, and games for the whole family!

• Admission is FREE!

• Concessions & souvenirs available for purchase

• Sorry, no pets (service animals only).

K.A.R.E. FOR KIDS COMMUNITY EGG HUNT

Coordinated by: KARE for Kids

Phone: 706-216-KARE (5273) Email: info@kareforkids.us Website: www.kareforkids.org

Bring the family out for a day of fun, egg hunt, and more! Pre-hunt activities begin at 11:30AM and will include children’s activi ties, food sales, and more. The egg hunt begins promptly at 2:30PM and will consist of over 20,000 eggs

• Egg hunt will be divided into 5 age groups: 0-3 years/handicap (1 parent may assist), 4-6 years, 7-9 years, and 10-12 years

• Admission is FREE; food sales and activities available for purchase

• Sorry, no pets (service animals only)

• All proceeds will be donated to K.A.R.E. for Kids

To become a sponsor or vendor at the KARE for Kids Egg Hunt, please contact KARE for Kids at 706-216-KARE (5273) or email info@kareforkids.us.

EPIC DAYS

Coordinated by: Dawson County Parks & Recreation

Phone: (706) 344-3646 | Email: recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Exceptional People In our Community Enriching the lives of adults with disabilities through activities, crafts, games, and more!

• 3rd Thursday of each month • 10:00AM

• at Rock Creek • FREE Activities: Arts/Crafts | Movie Day

| Holiday Fun | and MORE!

Please RSVP by emailing recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov or by calling (706) 344-3646 during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM).

VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS WELCOME!

To become a or volunteer or sponsor, please email recreation@dawsoncountyga.gov or call (706) 344-3646 during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM).

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Dawson County Senior Services

General Information

Center Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Office/Center closings are available at www.dawsoncounty.org.

Directory

Margie Weaver Senior Center

201 Recreation Road Dawsonville, GA  30534 (located inside Veterans Memorial Park)

Pauline Stephens Ivey Senior Life Center

237 Recreation Road Dawsonville, GA  30534 (located inside Veterans Memorial Park)

Phone: (706) 344-3700

Email: djohnson@dawsoncountyga.gov | Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Staff Directory

Dawn Johnson, Director djohnson@dawsoncountyga.gov

Cheri Schuman, Food Service Coordinator cschuman@dawsoncountyga.gov

Tammy Loggins, Senior Services Assistant tloggins@dawsoncountyga.gov Dedri Bruce, Nurse dbruce@dawsoncountyga.gov

Marshelle Savage, Respite Coordinator msavage@dawsoncountyga.gov

Tamara Sullens, Advocate tsullens@dawsoncountyga.gov

Meals on Wheels: Joan Walden, Eddie Lynn, Amanda Thomas, Bill Cain, Randy Tallant

PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, & SERVICES

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Dawson Transit

GENERAL INFORMATION

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM

Holiday closings are available at www.dawsoncounty.org.

DIRECTORY

Margie Weaver Senior Center

201 Recreation Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 (located inside Veterans Memorial Park) Phone: (706) 344-3603 Email: dawsontransit@dawsoncountyga.gov | Website: www.dawsoncounty.org

Staff Directory

Dawn Johnson, Transit Director | Lee Adkins, Transit Coordinator

Drivers: Paul Moran, Nita Manterfield, Robert Hixson, Michael Tighe, Bradley Anderson

INFORMATION & SERVICES

Welcome aboard!

Dawson Transit is the public transportation service in Dawson County. This service is available to all residents of Dawson County.

Where We Can Take You

Dawson Transit provides transportation to doctor’s offices, grocery stores, pharmacies, parks and places all throughout Dawson County! Transportation service is also available for medical appointments outside of the county.

When We Operate

The hours of service are Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM.

How to Schedule a Ride

Dawson Transit operates on an advanced reservation basis. To schedule a trip, call 706 344-3603 MondayFriday 8:00AM-4:00PM. Please call at least 24 hours prior to your requested trip. Requests for service made the same day will be taken if possible.

ACCESSIBLE SERVICE

Wheelchair-accessible service is available. When you call to schedule your trip, please let us know of any assistance you may need in boarding or disembarking from the vehicle. For the safety of all passengers, our policy requires that wheelchairs be secured to the vehicle.

Persons using respirators or portable oxygen are permitted on vehicles. Service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities are permitted.

FARES

The fare for service depends on the distance of your trip. The charge for each one-way trip is:

$2.00 ……within Dawson County

$4.00 ……Cumming & Dahlonega

$6.00 ……Gainesville

Days of service

Dawson County Monday-Friday

Dahlonega Monday-Friday

Cumming Tuesday & Thursday

Gainesville Tuesday & Thursday

Please have exact fare when boarding. Drivers are not able to make change.

Dawson Transit’s services are available to Dawson County residents only.

Information contained in this guide is subject to change | (706) 344-3646 | www.dawsoncounty.org