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Eli Turk had a spooktacular time at last year's downtown trick-or-treat fest in Dahlonega.

Eli Turk had a spooktacular time at last year's downtown trick-or-treat fest in Dahlonega.

Trick-or-Treat fun planned for downtown Dahlonega

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Dahlonega will once again be filled with kids, costumes and candy this Thursday as the city and its residents celebrate Halloween with Trick-or-Treat Dahlonega. The city’s annual celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the Public Square.
Approximately 600 law enforcement officers reported to the scene of a controversial rally and counter protest on the Public Square last month. The Nugget has contacted all participating agencies in an attempt to compile an overall price tag for security at the event.

Approximately 600 law enforcement officers reported to the scene of a controversial rally and counter protest on the Public Square last month. The Nugget has contacted all participating agencies in an attempt to compile an overall price tag for security at the event.

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Cost of downtown rally security nears $100K

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
The cost of security, which came in the form of approximately 600 law enforcement officers surrounding the Dahlonega historic downtown square during a controversial rally last month, will have taxpayers from across the state of Georgia covering a price tag that will most likely top $100,000,...
THE OCTOBER 23 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE OCTOBER 23 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE OCTOBER 23 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Neighbors argue Airbnb rental rules • ‘Barefoot’ burglary  suspect arrested • Holly's Bright Star production brings bluegrass to the stage   SPORTS • Volleyball team competes in State Playoffs • GAC machine too much for Lumpkin football • Softball team...
The musical ensemble for the Holly’s production of Bright Star sets the tone of Appalachia in the south for the show, which is set in 1940s North Carolina, with several upbeat dance numbers, like this square dance scene, showcasing the period.

The musical ensemble for the Holly’s production of Bright Star sets the tone of Appalachia in the south for the show, which is set in 1940s North Carolina, with several upbeat dance numbers, like this square dance scene, showcasing the period.

Holly's Bright Star production brings bluegrass to the stage

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Seldom is a story both heart-breaking and uplifting, but the Holly Theater’s production of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Bright Star is just that, set to the tune of locally-played bluegrass music. The Applachain-based musical is set to premiere Friday at 8 p.m.
‘Barefoot’ burglary suspect arrested

‘Barefoot’ burglary suspect arrested

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‘Barefoot’ burglary suspect arrested

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
A local college student’s lack of footwear was key to his arrest last Tuesday morning following a pair of attempted break-ins at two Dahlonega pharmacies, said officials with the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
Larry and Shirley Odom have been crowned as Gold Rush royalty for the 2019 festival.

Larry and Shirley Odom have been crowned as Gold Rush royalty for the 2019 festival.

Odoms honored as Gold Rush royalty

SHARON HALL
Thursday, October 17, 2019
The Dahlonega Jaycees chose Larry and Shirley Odom as this year’s King and Queen of Gold Rush. Larry and his wife are following in the footsteps of both Larry’s Parks and Brackett ancestors, who were also Gold Rush royalty.
Authorities organized a widespread manhunt for Austin Todd Stryker last month after the body of 21-year-old Dahlonega resident Hannah Bender was discovered in a shallow grave in Forsyth County.

Authorities organized a widespread manhunt for Austin Todd Stryker last month after the body of 21-year-old Dahlonega resident Hannah Bender was discovered in a shallow grave in Forsyth County.

Murder suspect extradited from Pittsburgh

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Austin Todd Stryker was expected to return to Lumpkin County on Tuesday for the first time since he allegedly fled the state following the murder of 21-year-old Dahlonega resident Hannah Bender, according to officials. “It’s expected sometime today,” said Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard.
The Iron Mountain Park crew took up most of the two front rows at last week’s SLUA (Special Land Use Approval) hearing, but residents attending were far less than at previous meetings concerning the park. Front row, from left, are owner Craig Stansbury; his son, Hunter, Lewis Vaughn, manager for Stansbury’s several apartments; and attorney Kyle Williams.

The Iron Mountain Park crew took up most of the two front rows at last week’s SLUA (Special Land Use Approval) hearing, but residents attending were far less than at previous meetings concerning the park. Front row, from left, are owner Craig Stansbury; his son, Hunter, Lewis Vaughn, manager for Stansbury’s several apartments; and attorney Kyle Williams.

ATV park approved by county with conditions

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Iron Mountain Park, the 4,300-acre recreational and entertainment venue under construction in Lumpkin County’s Mill Creek area, got the go ahead from the Board of Commissioners last week to continue with plans—with some conditions.
City candidates debate downtown hotel project

City candidates debate downtown hotel project

City candidates debate downtown hotel project

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
In this installment of The Dahlonega Nugget’s Q&A with the candidates in preparation for the upcoming city elections in November, The Nugget asked the candidates their opinions on how local businesswoman Roberta Green-Garrett’s hotel project at 40 East Main Street will affect the historic downtown...