Former Anniston City Councilman dies

David Dawson

Former Anniston City Councilman David Dawson died Saturday morning at a family home in Eastaboga after suffering from acute Parkinson’s disease for more than a year.  Dawson who was 57, served on the council for one term. Before his 2008 election to the council, Dawson had served as a deputy coroner for Calhoun County, served on the Anniston Planning Commission, and sat on the board of directors for the Berman Museum.  Former council member Ben Little said Dawson supported the construction of the Justin Sollohub Justice Center, the new headquarters for Anniston police, and was instrumental in helping the city land the new Department of Human Resources building in Anniston.  A memorial service for Dawson will be held at Parker Memorial Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The family will receive guests between noon and 2 p.m. that day.