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RIGHT: Betty Jewett, Forest Supervisor for the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests and Responsible Official for the Foothills Landscape Project, is well aware of the impact she will have on the area through this project. “I know that the decisions I make here affect all of you guys and I take that into consideration very strongly,” Jewett said during Thursday’s meeting. LEFT: The people of Lumpkin County got their chance to discuss the findings of the Foothills Landscape Project’s environmental assessment

RIGHT: Betty Jewett, Forest Supervisor for the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests and Responsible Official for the Foothills Landscape Project, is well aware of the impact she will have on the area through this project. “I know that the decisions I make here affect all of you guys and I take that into consideration very strongly,” Jewett said during Thursday’s meeting. LEFT: The people of Lumpkin County got their chance to discuss the findings of the Foothills Landscape Project’s environmental assessment

Forest land plan could impact 157K acres

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The future of the Chattahoochee National Forest can be found in a 200-page report recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. It’s an extensive plan that proposes everything from the creation of new trails on Bull Mountain to the clear cut logging of 1,700 wooded acres.
Cranberry Corners will be collecting items to send to troops through is Sunday, Dec. 15.

Cranberry Corners will be collecting items to send to troops through is Sunday, Dec. 15.

Downtown business collecting items to send to troops

SHARON HALL
Friday, December 6, 2019
Things have changed considerably since President George W. Bush sent the first troops to Iraq in 2001. The conflict has spanned three administrations and spread to include Afghanistan.
Lumpkin chamber and Dahlonega city council differ over bylaw details

Lumpkin chamber and Dahlonega city council differ over bylaw details

Lumpkin chamber and Dahlonega city council differ over bylaw details

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
A moment of contention from councilwoman Helen Hardman about the wording of proposed changes in the bylaws of the Tourism Board made by the Chamber of Commerce started a spirited debate between the council members and Chamber president Robb Nichols during the city council’s regularly scheduled work...
The festivities are expanding to a second weekend for the DWC Christmas Market.

The festivities are expanding to a second weekend for the DWC Christmas Market.

Woman’s Club expands Christmas Market

SHARON HALL
Thursday, December 5, 2019
The Dahlonega Woman’s Club’s (DWC) Christmas Market expanded to two weekends this year to provide Christmas shoppers with one-of-a-kind, perfect gifts for just about everyone on their list. All sorts of hand made toys, apparel, jewelry, art and homemade goodies from Mrs.
THE NOVEMBER 27 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE NOVEMBER 27 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE NOVEMBER 27 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Newlyweds' brave battle bolstered by community • County calls for brunch bill on ballot • Christmas ornament design to be revealed at tree lighting   SPORTS • LCHS rifle team tops Parkview for first win • LCHS boys basketball takes down Chestatee • LCHS...
Local philanthropist and merchant Thomas Scanlin (center) spent a little time recently playing Santa to the community, gifting both Lumpkin County and the City of Dahlonega with complete sets of the Community Helping Place Official Dahlonega Christmas Ornament. Scanlin said he hopes the sets will be on permanent public display for all to enjoy. Accepting the gifts are (left) Lumpkin County BOC Chairman Chris Dockery and Dahlonega Mayor Sam Norton.

Local philanthropist and merchant Thomas Scanlin (center) spent a little time recently playing Santa to the community, gifting both Lumpkin County and the City of Dahlonega with complete sets of the Community Helping Place Official Dahlonega Christmas Ornament. Scanlin said he hopes the sets will be on permanent public display for all to enjoy. Accepting the gifts are (left) Lumpkin County BOC Chairman Chris Dockery and Dahlonega Mayor Sam Norton.

Ornament design to be revealed at tree lighting

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
The season of gifting is in the air. Garland and red ribbon deck the square and the annual community Christmas tree is up, its boughs hung with glittering snowflakes, bells and baubles.
Lumpkin County calls for brunch bill on ballot

Lumpkin County calls for brunch bill on ballot

County calls for brunch bill on ballot

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Those who like a little champagne in their OJ to sip along with their late Sunday morning eggs Benedict will have the opportunity to vote for just that.