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Raising the Roof at new UNG observatory

Construction worker Cameron Beaver guides from the ground as the dome for UNG's new Astronomical Observatory is lowered into position by a crane on Friday morning. The new $1.4 million building has been in the works since its approval in January…

Jake Cantrell

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

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Board Chairman Chris Dockery said he’s not in favor of suspending the recycling program, even though it has proved costly over the years.

County officials grapple with costly recycling program

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Lumpkin County’s recycling program could be on the chopping block as officials are looking for ways to save money in an uncertain coronavirus-impacted economic environment.

Team Give Back member Mallory Wilkins and her son Bo finish up the virtual fundraiser for Carsten Ussery.

Local helpers fund canine pal for special child

GREG FINAN JR.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

When Team Give Back held its virtual fundraiser to help local youngster Carsten Ussery afford a stability dog, they weren’t expecting quite the response they received.

Local virus totals trend downward

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

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Warm winters can be a dangerous time for bee populations. Courtesy of June Dale/Daleville Farms

Warm winter affects bees, parasites

News Staff

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, temperatures have not been as cool as climate averages since Dec. 1, 2019. With a warm winter this season, bee populations face the threat of starvation and also parasites. Various experts on the matter...

Inger Smith is the new teaching kitchen manager for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as of January 15, 2020. Her goal for the teaching kitchen is to build relationships with people in the community.

Smith aims to ‘be the good’ at Food Bank kitchen

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Monday, February 10, 2020

CLAYTON— Feeding people is something that Inger Smith has done for over 30 years, and as the new teaching kitchen manager for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia she hopes to “be the good” as a hub of good will for the people in Rabun County and the mountain region. Smith began her role as...

Lane Williams and Lloyd Allison stand behind the bar in the tasting room for Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

From honey to wine

News Staff

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

A local agriculture operation is venturing into the wine and mead making business. Lloyd Allison, who owns Allison’s Honey, is working on opening Tesnatee River Winery and Meadery. The business will feature a farm winery and on-site tasting room. “With the tasting room, the best way to get...

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LCHS athletic director Nicky Jenkins received the prestigious distinction of AD of the Year in Class AAA for the state of Georgia recently.

Jenkins named Class AAA Athletic Director of the Year

GREG FINAN JR.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

In just his second year as the athletic director (AD) for LCHS, Nicky Jenkins was named the AD of the Year for Class AAA in Georgia by the Georgia Athletic Director’s Association at its recent virt

As old rivalries renew with the realignment of Region 7-AAA, the Indians will look for big seasons from players like wide receiver Brian Cunane, Jr. (#23), shown here celebrating a touchdown reception last season.

Region 7-AAA gets new look for 2020 football season

GREG FINAN JR.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The 2020-21 sports season will see Lumpkin coaches, players and fans waving goodbye to rival East Hall, powerhouse Greater Atlanta Christian (GAC) and the Rebels of Fannin County while reigniting t

Members of Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams, the LC Miners and the Dahlonega Gold, take a moment for prayer before playing their first game since last season after the coronavirus pandemic delayed the start of their season. All players were thankful to be back on the diamond after the long hiatus.

Senior softball teams return to action

GREG FINAN JR.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

The Seniors of Swing, Lumpkin County’s two senior softball teams the Lumpkin County Miners and the Dahlonega Gold, played their first games since last year when the two squads got together at Field

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