Dawson County Republican Party

06/05/2026

Next week, June 8th through 12th, (Monday through Friday) the Dawson County Board of Elections and Registration will be holding Advanced Voting for the run-off elections listed in the image below. Advanced Voting will take place at 96 Academy Ave, Dawsonville, GA from 8 AM to 5 PM for all precincts.

In-person voting for the run-off elections will be held, Tuesday, June 16th from 7 M to 7 PM the two polling stations, Rock Creek Park (145 Martin Rd, a.k.a. Hwy 9 South) for Precincts 3 and 4 (East and South respectively) and 96 Academy Ave for Precincts 1 and 2 (West and Central respectively.)

Let your voice be heard again in the run-offs!!! Remember, your vote, your voice, your Georgia, your future!

Please access the sample ballots for this election by using the link below:

https://www.dawsonelections.com/sample-ballots

You can call the Dawson County Board of Elections and Registration at 706-344-3640 if you have any questions re: this election.

05/23/2026

On this Memorial Day weekend, between all the shopping, backyard BBQs and trips to the lake, let's remember the true meaning and significance of the day. Our gratitude for our fallen armed forces personnel is immeasurable!!!

05/20/2026

We'd like to echo the sentiments of the GA-GOP in congratulating the winners of the recent primaries and thanking all those who came out to vote.

As you can see in the image below there will be several run-offs as no single candidate in those races achieved the 50% threshold of votes cast to be declared the winner.

Although they are fine-tuning the details (which we will bring to you if/when they change), the Dawson County Election Board of Elections is holding Advanced Voting for the run-off elections from June 8th through the 12th, (a Monday through Friday period), 8 AM to 5 PM at 96 Academy Ave in downtown Dawsonville. The general run-off election day is June 16th. Voting will take place at the two polling stations, Rock Creek Park (145 Martin Rd, a.k.a. Hwy 9 South) for Precincts 3 and 4 (East and South respectively) and 96 Academy Ave for Precincts 1 and 2 (West and Central respectively.) Voting takes place from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Thanks again to all those who voted. Let your voice be heard again in the run-offs!!!

Please access the link below for information on the voting precincts of Dawson County.

https://www.dawsonelections.com/about-3

05/19/2026

Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th, is election day for the General Primary/Special Election.

Those registered voters who live in Precincts 1 & 2 (West and Central) vote at the Board of Elections Office at 96 Academy Ave. in downtown Dawsonville (where Advanced Voting took place.) Registered voters in Precincts 3 and 4 (South and East respectively) vote at Rock Creek Park, 145 Martin Road (Hwy 9 South). All polls are opened 7AM to 7PM.

To access the sample ballots use this link:
https://www.dawsonelections.com/sample-ballots

To check your voter registration and where you vote access the link below:
https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/

The Dawson County Board of Elections phone number is
706-344-3640 if you need to call.

As stated in a previous FB post, this primary is to narrow the field on many Georgia-focused races. Those candidates who go on to the general election of November 3rd will making decisions that impact Georgia for many years. Your vote is your voice. SPEAK UP!!! Let's make this primary and the election in November "too big to rig" just like we did in November 2024!!!

Your Vote - Your Voice - Your Future - Your Georgia!!!

05/12/2026

The Dawson County Republican Party will be holding its monthly meeting, Monday, May 18th, at the Professional Building at 28 Main Street, near the Board of Education building, in Dawsonville. The meeting starts at 6:00 PM with a social "hour," followed by the official meeting which begins at 6:30 PM. Refreshments are provided via donation.

Our special guests this month are Philip Milam and Chris Gaines. Mr. Milam is running for the GA District 51 Senate seat currently held by Steve Gooch. He is a native of north Georgia and has had a career in law enforcement as a probation officer, officer of the courts and prosecuting attorney. What he is NOT is a career politician! His campaign emphasizes his pro-Trump, pro-life and and pro-Second Amendment stance. He wants to eliminate Georgia's income tax and bring more jobs to north Georgia. Please use the links below to access his campaign website and page.

https://www.votemilam.com/

https://www.facebook.com/milamforGA/

Chris Gaines, our District 2 County Commissioner, will be discussing the SPLOST VIII "tax," approximately 80% of which is paid by visitors to our county, not county residents. “SPLOST” stands for “Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.” It pays for a wide range of projects in Dawson County, from emergency vehicles to recreation facilities. The SPLOST "Penny tax" was lasted approved by Dawson County voters in 2021 and is expected to generate $60 million by the time it expires in June 2027. Your "Yes" vote will extend this income stream.

You will be able to submit your questions for both our speakers to our secretary (at the membership table) during the meeting's "social hour." Hope to see you on Monday, May 18th at our monthly meeting.

For more information regarding Georgia and the GA-GOP please visit the following sites, https://www.legis.ga.gov and also gagop.org

05/06/2026

To date, the voter turnout during Advance Voting has been low (1202 out of 24,978). Many may think this is simply a mid-term election year but nothing can be further from the truth. Every four years, during primaries Georgia's registered voters start the process of electing officials to represent us locally, down in Atlanta and down in Washington, D.C. This year the emphasis is local and within Georgia. These elected officials will make decisions concerning economic development, public education, utilities and infrastructure, public policy and overall governance to name a few. The effects of these decisions are very, very real.

As many of you know, voting during the primary helps narrow the field, some of which have many candidates this year. The winner of the primary/run-off (if necessary) then runs to represent their party in the November 3rd general election. The winners of this election will determine the path Georgia takes in the years to come.

If you're concerned about Georgia's future then you need to vote and have your voice heard. As we saw in the 2024 election, participation matters! Don't let others decide Georgia's future by sitting out of the Advance Voting, May 19th primary and November 3rd elections.

Please use the link below to familiarize yourself with the ballot.
https://www.dawsonelections.com/sample-ballots

Remember:

Your Vote - Your Voice - Your Future - Your Georgia!!!

05/03/2026

The GA-GOP is hosting the first-ever Rodeo 250 as part of a statewide celebration of the country's 250th birthday. This event takes place at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agriculture Center in Perry, GA on Saturday, June 20th, from 3 to 10 PM. In addition to the rodeo, the event also includes family attractions, Georgia vendors and a lot of "red, white and blue" programming. Doors open at 2 PM, the rodeo starts at 8 PM.

Josh McKoon, State GOP Chair, noted the day's events are a tribute to families, veterans, farmers, business owners and volunteers who are the foundation of the party's grassroots base. The summertime show perfectly blends patriotism with political organizing as we head toward elections in November.

Please use the link below for more information and to buy tickets.

Celebrating 250 Years of American Freedom in Perry, Georgia on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

04/30/2026

The Dawson County Republican Party was pleased to award 4 $1,000 scholarships to four 2026 DCHS upcoming graduates who will be attending a trade school in the future. Congratulations to all of the 2026 graduates and their families. Best wishes as you start a new, exciting chapter of your lives.

04/27/2026

EARLY VOTING STARTS TODAY!!!!

Early voting for the May 19th General Primary/Special Election started today at The Dawson County Board of Elections and Registration Office at 96 Academy Ave in downtown Dawsonville. It ends on Friday, May 15th, with the hours being Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday (May 2nd and 9th) from 9 AM to 5 PM. There is no voting on Monday, May 18th, the day before the general election when voting will take place at Rock Creek Park for Precincts 3 and 4 (East and South respectively), and at the aforementioned Election office for Precincts 1 and 2 (West and Central respectively). Voting on May 19th is available from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Please refer to the notice from the DC Board of Elections below for more information. There is also a link to the sample ballots, also located on the board's website.

So, be a "peach" and get out and vote!!!

https://www.dawsonelections.com/sample-ballots

04/22/2026

Please utilize the link below to access a video of the Candidate Forum held by the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce last night at the high school's Performing Arts Center

It should be noted that Philip Milam, who is running for GA District 51 Senate seat, was unable to attend last night's forum due to a prior engagement and short notice. We're thrilled to have him as one of our special guests for the May 18th DCRP meeting, where you can ask him some of the questions presented last night or original ones addressing different topics. Hope to see you there!!

Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum