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Anne Amerson was a popular and prolific writer who was known for bringing local history to life. (photo by Adair Kucera)

Anne Amerson was a popular and prolific writer who was known for bringing local history to life. (photo by Adair Kucera)

ANNE AMERSON—Goodbye to a beloved author

SHARON HALL
Thursday, January 30, 2020
A wealth of talent and knowledge was lost to Lumpkin County with the passing of Elizabeth “Anne” Dismukes Amerson. The local historian and author died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, following declining health. “I didn’t know Anne well. I knew Amos [Anne’s husband] from the Cooper-Green Men’s Prayer Group.
The Cyber Hawks worked their way to top honors in the NSA Codebreaker challenge. (Pictured) North Georgia alum Jacob Elliott helped coach the team on the way to victory.

The Cyber Hawks worked their way to top honors in the NSA Codebreaker challenge. (Pictured) North Georgia alum Jacob Elliott helped coach the team on the way to victory.

Cyber Hawks team cracks NSA codebreaker challenge

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, January 30, 2020
As computer scientists representing 532 universities across the United States competed to crack the latest NSA Codebreaker challenge, UNG proved to be a consistent force in the world of cyber security by winning the competition outright after finishing third last year.
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News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2020
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Lumpkin basketball coach announces retirement • New hospital facility plan revealed • Downtown parking meter plan approved   SPORTS • Lady Indians basketball looking good late in the season • LCHS Boys basketball drops game to Warriors, tops Fannin •...
Downtown parking meter plan approved

Downtown parking meter plan approved

Downtown parking meter plan approved

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
A $14,000 parking meter pilot program received an official nod of approval from members of the Dahlonega City Council during a special called meeting last week, a little more than a week after the meters were initially installed on Maple and West Main streets.
Former Johnson High School and Lumpkin basketball players celebrate the career of LCHS head boys basketball coach Jeff Steele after he announced his retirement.

Former Johnson High School and Lumpkin basketball players celebrate the career of LCHS head boys basketball coach Jeff Steele after he announced his retirement.

Lumpkin basketball coach announces retirement

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
In five seasons as the head coach of the LCHS boys basketball team Jeff Steele emphasized the importance of his players developing nerves of steel; the ability to stay calm at all times, even during pressure-filled situations; protected his players by steeling them against the adversity they would...
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News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • City enacts $14,000 parking meter 'pilot project' • County could turn to Airbnb enforcers • Past school superintendent saluted for vital 'vision'   SPORTS • Varsity girls victorious over Cherokee Bluff • Varsity boys basketball nearly upsets Cherokee...
Former Superintendent of Schools David Luke (right) was back at his old stomping ground, the December meeting of the Lumpkin County Board of Education, to accept the Pioneer in Education Award from Justin Old, Director of Pioneer RESA. The award is given to those whose efforts have gone above and beyond to support students and staff.

Former Superintendent of Schools David Luke (right) was back at his old stomping ground, the December meeting of the Lumpkin County Board of Education, to accept the Pioneer in Education Award from Justin Old, Director of Pioneer RESA. The award is given to those whose efforts have gone above and beyond to support students and staff.

Past school superintendent saluted for vital 'vision'

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Though retired from the school system, former Lumpkin County Superintendent of Schools David Luke received Pioneer RESA’s Pioneer in Education Award for 2019 during the county’s December Board of Education meeting.
County could turn to Airbnb enforcers

County could turn to Airbnb enforcers

County could turn to Airbnb enforcers

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioner may have found a fix for complaints about short term rentals that aren’t in compliance with the county’s ordinance. And that fix could come from a third party company that has been referred to as “the Airbnb police.”
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News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • County plan nets $1.9 million payoff • ROAD WARRIOR—Odom honored with Triumph of the Human Spirit Award • City recognized for its financial reporting for 10th straight year     SPORTS • Lady Indians win final two games in Battle of the States • Lumpkin...