The Dahlonega Nugget, Dahlonega, Georgia

This year’s Spring Special Games were an experience to remember as competitors from 13 Lumpkin and Dawson county schools participated in a day’s worth of competitive activities at the Burial Grounds at Cottrell Field on Thursday, April 12. “We...

4,300-acre tourist venue proposed

Neighbors of a proposed development in the Mill Creek area of Lumpkin County brought their concerns to last week’s Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners’ work session. The property is located between Highways 52 West in Lumpkin and 136 in Dawson. ...

Massive black bear nabs pet pig

Lori Banta had always wanted to see a real black bear in the wild. After last Tuesday’s attack on her beloved pot-bellied pig Piggie, she’s changed her mind. “I tell you I will be good if I never see a bear for the rest of my life,” said the...

New fire station plans not up to code

Frustrations surrounding the long awaited Frogtown fire station are continuing for the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners. At last week’s meeting it was reported that the architectural drawings necessitated a change in the plans for Fire Station...

Deputy injured in three-car collision

A three-car collision involving a Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office patrol car will result in charges for a Woodstock man, according to investigators from the Georgia State Patrol. The pile-up occurred Sunday morning on the other side of the White...

If you need help NOA is here

It’s called No One Alone. And in the wake of last week’s tragedy in southwestern Lumpkin County it’s worth reinforcing exactly what this vital non-profit does. Namely NOA serves as a safe haven in the storm of domestic abuse. That was something...

Spring Special Games set the bar high

By Greg Finan, Jr.

4,300-acre tourist venue proposed

Neighbors of a proposed development in the Mill Creek area of Lumpkin County brought their concerns to last week’s Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners’ work session.

By Sharon Hall

Massive black bear nabs pet pig

Lori Banta had always wanted to see a real black bear in the wild.

After last Tuesday’s attack on her beloved pot-bellied pig Piggie, she’s changed her mind.

By Matt Aiken

Deputy injured in three-car collision

A three-car collision involving a Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office patrol car will result in charges for a Woodstock man, according to investigators from the Georgia State Patrol.

By Matt Aiken

Murder-suicide shocks community

A disturbing case of domestic abuse originating in Florida came to a tragic end in Lumpkin County last Thursday morning when Kelley James McDonald Jr., 39, of Tampa reportedly shot and killed his e

By Matt Aiken

New fire station plans not up to code

Frustrations surrounding the long awaited Frogtown fire station are continuing for the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners.

LCHS students walk out and up

Depending on who you ask, last Wednesday’s event at Lumpkin County High School was either a “walk out” or a “walk up.”

Some students said they were definitely walking out. Fed up with gun violence, and looking to honor the memory of the 17 students who lost their lives in the tragic mass-shooting in Parkland, Fla., they wanted to make a statement.

UNG investigates hazing and alcohol

Allegations of hazing and alcohol-use led to the suspension of a trio of Greek organizations at the University of North Georgia last week.

“Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Delta and Phi Mu were all under investigation,” said UNG communications director Sylvia Carson. “As of Friday, the interim suspension has been lifted for Sigma Alpha Epsilon though. That investigation is complete.”