June 19, 2013

City, County meet in court over LOST
Lumpkin County and the city of Dahlonega had their first day in court over LOST (Local Option Sales Tax) last week. LOST is a one percent county sales tax that is shared with cities based on a num...

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Sheriff: Proposed cuts would hurt department

by Sharon Hall

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Lumpkin County’s proposed 2014 budget calls for a reduction of staff in the detention center by eight employees and three in court services—those who serve at the Justice Center. No one would be fi...

Cute cubs catching eyes of visitors

by Sharon Hall

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The pair of lion cubs that recently arrived at Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo continue to warm the hearts of visitors. Now about seven weeks old, the cubs have moved outside into a temporary hab...

Parks & Rec has new director

by Sharon Hall

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Lumpkin County Parks & Rec has a new director. Greg Walker has been on the job since May 28. Walker started his career in recreation right out of college, coaching fast-pitch softball at Californi...

3 Ring Circus raises funds for charity

by Sharon Hall

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Despite a spot of rain and a rumble of thunder at mid-afternoon this weekend’s 3 Rings Circus was a real success in all ways. Hundreds of people came to view a truly innovative circus complete with...

Rodeo returning to R-Ranch

by Wayne Knuckles

Jun 12, 2013 | 0

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A Lumpkin County tradition returns June 21-22 to mark two dozen years of western-themed family fun. The 24th annual Mountain Top Rodeo will once again be held at R-Ranch outside Dahlonega. Promoter...

New book puts gold history at fingertips

by Sharon Hall

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Except for newcomers, just about everyone living in Lumpkin County knows at least a little about the area’s gold rush history. Bits and pieces have been passed down in families and passed around th...

Holly plans to 'raise the roof'

by Sharon Hall

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It’s time—and past time—for the Holly Theatre’s “Raise the Roof” fundraising campaign, which kicks off today. The objective is to raise a minimum of $15,000 to replace the aging roof on the communi...

Fullers named Lumpkin Farm Family of the Year

by Sharon Hall

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Les Fuller says he always had a desire to farm ever since he was a kid, even though his parents were not farmers. The family didn’t even have a garden, he says. But Les and his wife, Shellie and th...

After 53 years, Miss Ruby hands off the scissors

by Sharon Hall

Jun 05, 2013 | 0

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When Ruby Gooch opened Precision Hair Kutters in 1960 it was the only beauty shop in town. Now, says her son, Rickey, “there’s one about on every corner.” But Ruby’s, as the shop has come to be kn...

Life's an adventure for Lumpkin County couple

by Wayne Knuckles

Jun 05, 2013 | 0

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Spend a few minutes visiting with Elvin Hilyer and his wife Nancy, and you’ll quickly learn these transplanted Lumpkin Countians are second to none when it comes to hospitality. Their beautiful hom...

Saluting Dahlonega's veterans past and present

by Wayne Knuckles

May 29, 2013 | 0

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An estimated 200 people turned out at Veteran’s Memorial Park Monday to pay tribute to military personnel past and present, see the park’s latest addition—an M-60 battle tank—and say goodbye to the...

Bus hits tree, driver cited

by Sharon Hall

May 29, 2013 | 0

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Last Wednesday, just two days before the school year was over, Lumpkin County School Bus #4’s rear end slewed into a tree on Emory Stephens Road with 28 children aboard. No major injuries were repo...

Moran, Worick are tops at LCHS

by Sharon Hall

May 29, 2013 | 0

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Jose Moran and Rebekah Worick both attended Lumpkin County schools for the last 12 years—13 for Jose, who also went to kindergarten here. As top scholars, the two have sometimes been in competition...

Lightning blamed for house fire

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This home at Overlook Point was completely destroyed by fire last Tuesday after being struck by lightning. The home was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, but luckily the owners li...

Tank is turned into time capsule

by Sharon Hall

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In 50 years today’s Lumpkin County kindergarteners who will be attending the Memorial Day services at Veterans Memorial Park can count on something extra-special to memorialize the day. That’s the ...

Clowning around for a good cause

by Sharon Hall

May 21, 2013 | 0

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He may be dressed in a clown suit, but Thomas Scanlin is nothing if not serious about selling raffle tickets for the 3 Rings Circus. The fun takes place June 9 in Hancock Park, 1-5 p.m. It’s a cele...

Passion for fashion leads to Smithsonian internship

by Sharon Hall

May 21, 2013 | 0

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Lumpkin County HIgh School graduate Jackie Willis is well on her way to making a dream come true. She will be spending the summer curating an exhibit of African American fashions, fabrics and acce...

Rangers parachute into Lake Lanier during training exercise

by Wayne Knuckles

May 14, 2013 | 0

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Under normal circumstances, it’s probably not a good idea to tell a U.S. Army Ranger to go jump in the lake. But about 100 soldiers from the 5th Ranger Training Battalion did just that last Wednesd...

Parks & Rec making a comeback

by Sharon Hall

May 08, 2013 | 0

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The employees say it’s leadership while Lumpkin County Parks & Rec’s interim director says it’s teamwork. Whichever it is, or a combination of both, a lot has been accomplished at Parks & Rec over ...

'Most Wanted' fugtive captured in Lumpkin

by Christina Santee/Wayne Knuckles

May 08, 2013 | 0

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Habersham County’s “Most Wanted” fugitive was taken into custody in Lumpkin County last week after crashing his vehicle and attempting to crawl through the windshield to escape. James Len Ramey, 41...

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