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Two upcoming City hearings, the first on October 7 and the second on October 20, will decide the fate of the amended PUD proposal.

Two upcoming City hearings, the first on October 7 and the second on October 20, will decide the fate of the amended PUD proposal.

New subdivision could top 260 units

Another large residential development is set to face a critical public hearing soon.  This time the property in question is located inside the City limits, just across from Clay Creek Falls Road on Dawsonville Highway.
Lumpkin County Middle School teacher Wes Adams has been chosen as the overall 2027 Teacher of the Year representing the local school system.

Lumpkin County Middle School teacher Wes Adams has been chosen as the overall 2027 Teacher of the Year representing the local school system.

Wes Adams voted top teacher in Lumpkin School System

The results are in, and eighth grade Georgia Studies teacher Wes Adams has been selected as the system-wide Teacher of The Year. The big news was announced during the September regular meeting of the Board of Education, as were the names of the other four “2027 Teachers of the Year” winners.
An upcoming paving project should allow for a smoother walking and rolling commute on North Grove Street.

An upcoming paving project should allow for a smoother walking and rolling commute on North Grove Street.

Smoother sidewalks likely for North Grove Street stretch

Improved walkways are in the works for Dahlonega pedestrians as the City Council is officially paving the way for a long-awaited project that will connect the Lumpkin County Middle School area to the downtown square with smoother sidewalks.
University of North Georgia senior Kelbie Murphy posted an online video in which she questioned a passage in her textbook for an online Communications course.

University of North Georgia senior Kelbie Murphy posted an online video in which she questioned a passage in her textbook for an online Communications course.

Textbook causes TikTok controversy for UNG Communications course

A single word can make a world of difference.  That was one of the key takeaways after a recent viral TikTok controversy in which a senior University of North Georgia student complained on social media that content in one of her assigned textbooks is offensive to Christians.
A Character Area Map amendment that would pave the way for a 150-unit multifamily development at the end of GA 400 met stiff resistance from County residents last week.

A Character Area Map amendment that would pave the way for a 150-unit multifamily development at the end of GA 400 met stiff resistance from County residents last week.

County hearing turns heated over housing proposal

Does the recent influx of large-scale residential proposals in Lumpkin represent one final burst of housing expansion on the 400 corridor, as residential sewer capacity limits kick in?
The Lumpkin County Health Department on Mechanicsville Road will likely have COVID vaccines available without a prescription later this month.

The Lumpkin County Health Department on Mechanicsville Road will likely have COVID vaccines available without a prescription later this month.

Local COVID vaccinations on pause at Health Dept.

By Keith Murden & Ty Tagami / The Nugget & Capitol Beat  ---------  Fall is approaching fast, and with it comes that annual decision on whether or not to pursue seasonal flu and/or COVID-19 vaccinations.
Dr. Whittney McPherson believes the Sunrise Rotary Club’s project, “The Monthly Fix,” will help address individual needs in the community.

Dr. Whittney McPherson believes the Sunrise Rotary Club’s project, “The Monthly Fix,” will help address individual needs in the community.

Sunrise Rotary club project makes critical connections

Each year, the members of Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary elect a president to lead the popular philanthropic club. One of the new leader’s responsibilities is the selection of a signature annual service project.
An image from qPublic.net shows the location of a possible townhome development off of Brandy Mountain Road. As of press time, the Board of Commissioners was set to consider a Character Area Map Amendment Request by the developer on Tuesday night.

An image from qPublic.net shows the location of a possible townhome development off of Brandy Mountain Road. As of press time, the Board of Commissioners was set to consider a Character Area Map Amendment Request by the developer on Tuesday night.

Water & Sewerage Authority ready for housing rush near GA 400

As many as 300 multi-family development units, 150 townhome rental units and 120 single family residential units could be on the way to Lumpkin County in the coming years.
The Dahlonega City Council unanimously agreed to pursue their first pay raise in 18 years at last week's meeting.

The Dahlonega City Council unanimously agreed to pursue their first pay raise in 18 years at last week's meeting.

City Council seeking pay raise after 18 years

A pay raise for the Dahlonega City Council has been unanimously approved by the members of the council themselves. But before it becomes official, the people will get the final say.
Alex Michael Miller was arrested after a lengthy GBI investigation.

Alex Michael Miller was arrested after a lengthy GBI investigation.

GBI investigation results in arrest of firefighter

It was just over 14 months ago that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation reportedly received a cyber tip that a Lumpkin County firefighter was involved in the possible online possession and distribution of “child sexual abuse material.