Construction is moving along quickly on the new downtown hotel that’s set to open some time this summer.

Downtown hotel construction progressing

Final franchise details surrounding the fast rising hotel in the center of downtown Dahlonega remain murky. But construction is still moving along as planned, said Mayor Sam Norton. “The yet unnamed hotel is still on track to be completed this…
GREG FINAN JR.

Wednesday, February 26, 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

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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

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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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Number one singles player Laken Ferrell returns a volley with a cross court shot. The senior is having a terrific start to the 2020 season.

Lumpkin tennis teams begin season

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020

After a season opening win over West Hall, the LCHS varsity tennis team has had to battle the weather and some tough opponents to start the 2020 high school tennis season.

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