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The Epic LEGO Wall received at equally epic dedication at Lumpkin County Elementary School with a ceremony that included, from left, Ally Bicknell, Principal Stacie Gerrells, Charlotte Sessions, School Board Member Lynn Sylvester, Cecilia Woody, Lily Hornbeck, Witt Windham, Avery Caldwell, Maddox Cagle and Media Specialist Kim Jones.

LEGO wall rises at Lumpkin Elementary

Matt Aiken

Friday, February 14, 2020

Move over dry-erase board. There’s a much more popular wall-based learning option for students at Lumpkin County Elementary School. And it’s the appropriately named Epic LEGO Wall.

William S. Wade (left) and Doug Sherrill will enter the race to replace outgoing State Rep. Kevin Tanner.

Wade, Sherrill announce run for state house seat

SHARON HALL

Friday, February 14, 2020

William S. Wade, 16-year veteran of the Dawson County School Board, and Doug Sherrill, past Lumpkin County Commissioner, have thrown their hats into the ring to replace outgoing State Rep. Kevin Tanner.

Second Amendment ordinance draws fire

SHARON HALL

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Last week’s Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meeting spotlighted some strong opinions both against and in favor of a proposed 2nd Amendment Sanctuary ordinance brought before the board last month.

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THE FEBRUARY 12 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

JOHN BYNUM

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • City’s 911 response role questioned • Snow and rain bring extra work load for schools, county SPORTS • Harder hopes for bright future at Emmanuel College • Lumpkin wrestlers advance to State Tournament • Looking for a job?

Caleb Sorrells takes full advantage of a surprise Saturday snowfall by taking a speedy sledding run.

Snow and rain bring extra work load for schools, county

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

There’s a saying in North Georgia that goes something like “If you don’t like the weather, stick around a day or two.” This past week was a testimony to the truth of that statement.

City’s 911 response role questioned

GREG FINAN JR.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The email sent within the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office on a recent Thursday morning was loud and clear: In the event of an emergency, don’t call on the Dahlonega City Marshal’s Office first.

Current state representative Kevin Tanner announced he will be running to fill the seat left vacant by Congressman Doug Collins.

Tanner sets sights on Collins’ Congressional seat

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

State representative for the 9th District Rep. Kevin Tanner announced he will be running to fill the seat left vacant by Congressman Doug Collins when he runs against Kelly Loeffler—and likely several others—in the Nov. 3, 2020 Special Election.

Biology students studying groundhog tunnels

Jake Cantrell

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

What do our local scientists, skunks and snakes all have in common? They all need your help.

Group pushes for 2nd Amendment sanctuary ordinance

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

With nearly 1,000 signatures already delivered to the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners in support of adoption of a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance, the American Patriots USA group is holding a “muster call to action” on Saturday to get more names on the dotted line.

Lumpkin County Animal Shelter staff workers are, from left, Aaron Taylor, holding Slim, Wayne Marshall and Savana Scheidt, holding Pup.

Animal shelter manager thinks outside the cage

Jake Cantrell

Friday, January 31, 2020

Faithful readers of The Nugget may have noticed that the Pet of the Week section, which showcases adoptable dogs and cats from the local animal shelters, has been missing its representative cat or dog from the Lumpkin County Animal Shelter several times this winter.