Local voters cast their ballots at the Lumpkin County Parks & Rec building last week to decide a wide variety of races, many of which must still be decided in the upcoming June 16 runoff.
The final day of reckoning has been extended by a few more weeks for several political candidates after last week’s Primary election failed to produce clear winners in a number of state and local contests.Registered voters may participate in the runoff contests on Tuesday, June 16, with early…
Lumpkin County runners Reagan Long, Maddox Henderson, Kellyn Coffer and Josie Webb broke their previously set school records in the 4x200 event at the State Championships.
The Lumpkin County Track Team wrapped up a very successful season at the GHSA State Championships at the University of Georgia’s newly built Spec Towns Track on May 14. This year the squad qualified 22 individual athletes across all events for Sectionals and of those 22, ten advanced onward to…
Long Branch Elementary Assistant Principal Kendra Beckworth will finish out the 2025/2026 school year in her current role before transitioning to Principal of Cottrell Elementary School later this summer.
While many elementary school students are looking forward to acquiring new clothes or supplies ahead of the next school year, Long Branch Assistant Principal Kendra Beckworth will be receiving something even more special: a brand new title.That’s because the long-serving local administrator will…
Nugget sports reporter Eligha Roper was presented with a State Championship ring by the Lady Indians wrestling team.
A little over a week ago I attended the girls wrestling end‑of‑year banquet. It was an incredible night that wrapped up a season unlike anything I’ve ever covered. The Lady Indians went undefeated in duals, claimed a Duals State Championship and then fought their way to a Traditional State Title…
The Lumpkin County High School Class of 2026 celebrated their years of hard work and successes at the recent graduation ceremony held at the UNG Convocation Center on Friday, May 22.
The Lumpkin County High School Class of 2026 celebrated their graduation at the UNG Convocation Center on Friday, May 22, marking the end of a high-achieving chapter for the students. Principal Brian Matthews opened the ceremony by recognizing the class’s accomplishments.“This class leaves…
The Nugget’s Matt Aiken took a swing at conquering a nearby golf course along with family and friends.
I don’t really play golf. But a couple weeks ago, I played golf.We’re talking real golf. On a real golf course. No windmills. No astroturf. And when you finish the 18th hole, your ball doesn’t disappear into a mysterious tunnel.It was Spring Break and a spur of the moment thing. I texted my…
Local folks are having their opinions heard at City Hall, and that’s a good thing.
They’ve been breaking the rules at City Hall lately.Or, at least, bending them a little.But we’re not here to complain. In fact, we’re here to encourage it. Because, in this case, that particular rule is the four minute limit on public comments during regular meetings.Yes, we’ve heard a lot of…
Fantasy Sports expert Steve Alexander catches up with NBA legend Dominique Wilkins as he dines at Dahlonega’s 7Pie Pizzeria.
By Steve Alexander —————— When my buddy, Steve Klebe, texted me that NBA Hall of Famer, Dominique Wilkins, was at 7Pie on Sunday, I quickly gathered my thoughts and stuff, thinking that this was the moment I had been waiting for for 42 years.You see, Dominique and I have a long history…
Water and Sewage Authority Executive Director Sean Phipps gestures toward a letter from DCCM requesting a six month extension and $265,673 in additional construction phase services to complete the Cane Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Lumpkin County’s new 250,000 gallon Cane Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant project hit an unexpected speed bump during the May meeting of the Water and Sewage Authority.Executive Director Sean Phipps shared a letter from design company DCCM Infrastructure, Inc., the parent company of Peoples &…
This year’s squad consisted of Kaitlyn Johnson, Rileigh Raftelis, Maddie Lee, Averie Simmons, Brooklyn Estrella, Taylor Burton, Gabby Warren, Layla Melius, Tavie Blacksher and Maggie McKenzie. They were coached and led by Head Coach Wolf Harbin, Assistant Head Coach Carson Horton, Director Of Vibes Mason Hester, Head of Scout Team Caleb Wendl and Team DJ Parker Cox.
The senior class at Lumpkin County High School wrapped up their year with one last victory lap. At the 67th annual Powder Puff Championship on Friday, the seniors clawed their way through the bracket, edging out the freshmen 1-0 in the first round then steamrolling the juniors 4-0 in the finals.…
