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Dahlonega City Councilman Ross Shirley, seated to the right of Councilman Tony Owens, makes a motion to accept the presented fiscal budget under one condition.

Dahlonega City Councilman Ross Shirley, seated to the right of Councilman Tony Owens, makes a motion to accept the presented fiscal budget under one condition.

City approves budget without new police expansion

The Dahlonega City Council approved its Fiscal Year 2027 budget during last week's meeting, but only after removing funding for two additional police officers that had been included in the original proposal.The adopted budget totals $7,560,318, and will not raise the millage rate.
Missing posters were prevalent on and around Blood Mountain following the disappearance of Charles M. Hosch last November.

Missing posters were prevalent on and around Blood Mountain following the disappearance of Charles M. Hosch last November.

Memorial held for missing Blood Mountain hiker

A memorial service was held for Charles M. Hosch last Sunday, his obituary was published in The Dallas Morning News a few days prior to that. And yet, the fate of the missing man is still unknown.“The search right now is clue dependent,” said Union County EMA Director David Dyer on Monday.
The Lumpkin County Airport Authority (right) considers changes to its hangar lease agreements and the construction of a new fuel farm as two audience members listen in from the opposite end of the table.

The Lumpkin County Airport Authority (right) considers changes to its hangar lease agreements and the construction of a new fuel farm as two audience members listen in from the opposite end of the table.

Lumpkin airport changes still up in the air

Change could be in the air at Wimpy’s Airport; the public-use airport located off of Camp Wahsega Road is owned and operated by the Lumpkin County Airport Authority--that group met last Thursday for its first meeting in several months, picking up right where they left off with discussion of two...
Lumpkin County Library volunteer Pat Gawthrop sorts new donations inside the Bargain Book Store’s processing room. Located just inside the library foyer, the store offers new and gently-used books, media, puzzles and games at affordable prices.

Lumpkin County Library volunteer Pat Gawthrop sorts new donations inside the Bargain Book Store’s processing room. Located just inside the library foyer, the store offers new and gently-used books, media, puzzles and games at affordable prices.

Library offers bestsellers at a bargain rate

If you’re caught up on all the latest best-sellers and are willing to go back in time to find the next chapter in your summer reading adventure, the Lumpkin County Library’s Bargain Book Store could be the perfect destination for you.It’s easy to walk right by Room 102, located immediately on your...
The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office and the local school system have been looking into an incident that occurred aboard a Lumpkin County bus last week.

The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office and the local school system have been looking into an incident that occurred aboard a Lumpkin County bus last week.

Conflict on school bus results in three arrests

Trouble began on school bus 22-36 before it even left Cottrell Elementary last Monday afternoon.
Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard reveals new efforts to regulate the Flock License Plate Reader system during a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, as surveillance opponent Robbie Ward looks on.

Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard reveals new efforts to regulate the Flock License Plate Reader system during a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, as surveillance opponent Robbie Ward looks on.

Flock camera debate continues for County

A nationwide controversy surrounding the improper use of Flock license plate readers by law enforcement officials and other government personnel continues to garner local attention.The topic was broached for a second time during the public comments portion of the latest Lumpkin County Board of...
The University of North Georgia’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony was held on September 10 and included the Presentation of Colors by cadets from the Boar’s Head Brigade.

The University of North Georgia’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony was held on September 10 and included the Presentation of Colors by cadets from the Boar’s Head Brigade.

University holds ceremony in remembrance of 9/11

To mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the University of North Georgia held a solemn ceremony on Thursday, September 10 on the Dahlonega campus.Col. Christian Durham, a University of North Georgia graduate and current UNG Professor of Military Science, was the keynote...
Blue 42 Market in Dahlonega (pictured) is the home of Blue 42 Organics, a local company specializing in Georgia-grown food, locally-roasted coffee and homemade arts and crafts.

Blue 42 Market in Dahlonega (pictured) is the home of Blue 42 Organics, a local company specializing in Georgia-grown food, locally-roasted coffee and homemade arts and crafts.

Private property battle hits home with Georgia Supreme Court ruling

By Keith Murden & Ty Tagami  /  The Nugget & Capitol Beat  ------------  A recent ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court in favor of local business Blue 42 Organics has major implications for the state’s authority to exercise police power on private property.
Lumpkin County Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee member Trevor Eudy (far right) expressed concerns that The Nugget would exaggerate proposed changes to Class V subdivisions.

Lumpkin County Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee member Trevor Eudy (far right) expressed concerns that The Nugget would exaggerate proposed changes to Class V subdivisions.

County land use plan stands at a turning point

After weeks of slow and steady progress, Lumpkin County’s Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee appeared to hit a snag last Tuesday.The contentious two-hour discussion ended on a cliffhanger, as members reached an impasse over proposed density changes impacting Class V...