Local Issues
Dawson County Candidate Forum Set for April 20 - Make Plans to Attend
April 2, 2026
As the Advocacy Sponsor for this event, members are encouraged to take part in this important opportunity to hear directly from candidates who will help shape the future of our region. A Candidate Forum will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Dawson County High School Performing Arts Center, with doors opening at 5:30 PM and the program beginning at 6:00 PM.
This forum will feature candidates for several key offices, including:
Dawson County Board of Commissioners – District 3
Georgia State House – District 9
Georgia State Senate – District 51
Moderated by Mandy Power, President & CEO of the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce, the event will follow a structured, moderated Q&A format, giving attendees the chance to hear directly from candidates on the issues that matter most to our industry and communities.
With early voting beginning April 27 and Election Day set for May 19, this forum comes at a critical time for voters to become informed and engaged.
All members are strongly encouraged to attend, invite colleagues, and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with candidates and better understand where they stand on key issues impacting real estate and our communities.REALTOR® support in events like this underscores the importance of REALTOR® involvement in the public policy process.
About the GMLRA Market Brief
The Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association (GMLRA) Market Brief is compiled by Georgia Multiple Listing Service (GAMLS). For more information on details of this month's report, please contact the Association at 404.845.4024.
*Each month, the numbers reported for the previous month are updated to reflect additional recordings.
About the Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association
The Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association (GMLRA) has been an instrumental factor in the growth of real estate in the Habersham, White and Rabun, Georgia area for more than a decade. GMLRA serves as a central source of information for its members, with mainly focusing on real estate education, the promotion of professionalism in the industry and representing REALTORS® members with legislative initiatives to create positive change for the real estate community.
About Georgia Multiple Listing Service
Since 1962 Georgia MLS has been providing real estate professionals with exceptional service, proven technology solutions, and unmatched value. With a laser-sharp focus on making the day-to-day tasks of our MLS subscribers more functional, more productive, and more profitable, we continue to implement the service blueprint that has led to our continued growth. For additional information or to start a discussion about how to partner with GAMLS please contact georgiamls@gamls.com.