Most assets offered for sale are used and may contain defects not immediately detectable. Bidders may inspect the property prior to bidding. Bidders must adhere to the inspection dates and times indicated in the asset description. See special instructions on each asset page for inspection details. Pre-bid inspection: Pre-bid inspections may be scheduled from Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. There are no exceptions to this, please make sure your travel time, these days, and times are taken into consideration when scheduling an inspection. We do not schedule inspections on weekends or scheduled holidays under any circumstance. Please contact Fleet Director Shannon Harben to schedule an inspection, 706-265-3052 or email me @ sharben@dawsoncounty.org for an inspection appointment. The inspection address is Dawson County Fleet Services, 55 Transportation Lane, Dawsonville, Ga 30534.

All assets must be removed within ten (10) business days from the time and date of issuance of the Buyer’s Certificate. Purchases will be released only upon receipt of payment as specified. Successful bidders are responsible for loading and removal of any and all property awarded to them from the place where the property is located as indicated on the website and in the Buyer’s Certificate. The Buyer will make all arrangements and
perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. Under no circumstances will Seller assume responsibility for packing, loading or shipping. See special instructions on each asset page for removal details. Dawson County Fleet department does NOT have access or have access to a fork lift, any kind of loader, or equipment. We can/do not aid loading, strapping, or transporting sold asserts. This is totally the responsibility of the buyer. Not reading the removal instructions and coming to pick up an asset not prepared does NOT constitute an emergency on the sellers part, please come prepared. When an add states a vehicle needs a battery or possibly a jump start please bring cables and/or a jump box. Seller will not assist in starting vehicles when it is stated the battery starting system may need attention. A daily storage fee of $10.00
may be charged for any item not removed within the ten (10) business days allowed and stated on the Buyer’s Certificate. Buyers may pick up items Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Pickup will not be allowed on weekends or scheduled holidays, no exceptions. Pick up after 4:00 pm will not be allowed either. Please take into consideration the travel time needed to arrive at our facility during the above stated days and times. For pick up please contact Fleet Director Shannon Harben, 706-265-3052 or email, sharben@dawsoncounty.org. Pick up procedure: To take possession of your item if it has a title, example, car or truck, you must first go to the Dawson County Government Center to sign the bill of sale and receive the title, if applicable. The address is 25 Justice Way, Dawsonville, GA 30534, main phone line is 706-344-3501. After this they will direct you to the Fleet Director for pick up. Fleet Director Shannon Harben 706-265-3052. If the item you are purchasing does not have a title, for example a farm tractor, you come directly to Dawson County Fleet Services, 55 Transportation Lane, Dawsonville, Ga 30534.

Pre-bid inspection: Pre-bid inspections may be scheduled from Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. There are no exceptions to this, please make sure your travel, these days, and times are taken into consideration when scheduling an inspection. We do not schedule inspections on weekends or scheduled holidays under any circumstance. Please contact Fleet Director Shannon Harben to schedule an inspection, 706-265-3052 or email me @ sharben@dawsoncounty.org for an inspection appointment.

Pick up procedure: To take possession of your item of a titled asset, example, car or truck, the buyer must first go to the Dawson County Government Center to sign the bill of sale and receive your title, if applicable. The address is 25 Justice Way, Dawsonville, GA 30534 (2nd Floor, Administration) The phone number for the Government Center is (706) 344-3501. After this, they will direct you to the Fleet Director, Shannon Harben for pick up. Assets that are not titled, for example, farm tractor, please come directly to Dawson County Fleet Services. The phone number for Shannon Harben is (706) 265-3052 or email, sharben@dawsoncounty.org. Please contact Shannon Harben with a minimum of 4 hours notice before arriving to acquire purchased assets. Asset pick up may be scheduled from Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. There are no exceptions to this, please make sure your travel, these days, and times are taken into consideration when scheduling asset pick up. We do not schedule asset pick up on weekends or scheduled holidays under any circumstance. Please contact Fleet Director Shannon Harben to schedule asset pick up, 706-265-3052 or email me @ sharben@dawsoncounty.org.
Please note that the Fleet Maintenance department does not have or access to a forklift or any kind of equipment to load YOUR purchased items with. Please make all necessary preparations to start, load, strap down, and haul the items you have purchased. For liability reasons Dawson County employees do not assist in starting, loading, strapping, or hauling.