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Lumpkin student scores soar in SAT rankings

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

It’s becoming a habit—and a good one—for Lumpkin County High School students to achieve some of the highest SAT and ACT scores in the nation and state, and the highest SATs in the Pioneer RESA district. This is the third year in a row for test scores to be at or near the top.

The LCSO reportedly confiscated methamphetamine and other illegal substances during a recent local bust.

Drug bust leads to trafficking charges

Matt Aiken

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

A trio of Dahlonega residents stands accused of trafficking methamphetamine after a search of a Lumpkin County home last Tuesday, according to officials with the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.

A plea for football at the University of North Georgia

Jake Cantrell

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but wouldn’t it be awesome to watch a college football game right here in Dahlonega? (Yes, I know you’ve watched thousands of football games from your Dahlonega-based couch. I’m right there with you, but this is different.

THE NOVEMBER 13 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Library project progresses toward March opening • Treehouse tourism takes off for local B&B business • Election sees brunch bill, Ariemma, Larson, Taylor win SPORTS • Football team's season ends with hard fought loss • Boys basketball - Lumpkin downs...

Election sees brunch bill, Ariemma, Larson, Taylor win

GREG FINAN JR.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

The City of Dahlonega will see a new face during its city council meetings at the start of the new year after Johnny Ariemma tallied enough votes in a tight race against opponent Tony Owens for the Post 4 seat during Tuesday’s general/special municipal election.

Debra and Greg Stipe have built a home amongst the trees at their new bed-and-breakfast deemed Bed+Bough.

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Treehouse tourism takes off for local B&B business

Matt Aiken

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Debra Stipe’s first treehouse was less of a house and more of a platform. “It was pretty much a couple of boards,” she said with a grin.

Kalie Smith is serving up scripture and tees with her new local business.

Smith strives to spread hope one tee at a time

News Staff

Monday, November 11, 2019

By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget “If you give a man the gospel, wrap it in a sandwich,” said Charles Spurgeon. “And if you give a man a sandwich, wrap it in the gospel.” That quote is a huge inspiration for Dahlonega based business owner Kalie Smith.

Students at Blackburn Elementary welcome veterans at last year's Veterans Day Ceremony.

Elementary and middle schools will honor veterans with ceremonies this week

SHARON HALL

Friday, November 8, 2019

Lumpkin County High School has been holding a ceremony to honor local veterans for at least the last 20 years. It will do so again this year (see article, Page 2C), but Lumpkin’s middle and elementary schools have joined in the day’s celebration.

WWII veteran Corp Ray Cox will be one of the grand marshals of the annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 9 beginning at 11 a.m. in Dahlonega.

Corp Ray Cox one of two grand marshals for Veterans parade

SHARON HALL

Friday, November 8, 2019

The annual Veterans Day Parade boasts two WWII veterans including Corp Ray Cox. Organized by the Lumpkin County Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, the parade begins from Courthouse Hill Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. and winds its way around the Public Square.

LEFT: 1st Lt. William Mayfield will give the keynote address at the upcoming Veterans Day Celebration at Lumpkin County High School. Mayfield was a member of the original JROTC Corps of Cadets at the school. RIGHT: Veteran Andrew Harwood directs the Lumpkin County High School Band of Gold at last year’s ceremony.

High school ceremony to honor veterans

SHARON HALL

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Lumpkin County High School JROTC Cadet Maj. Tatianna Lowell kicks off the annual Veterans Day Celebration in the school’s gymnasium. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. (not 9 a.m. as previously printed in The Nugget).