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SHARON HALL
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.
Friday, December 6, 2019
Lumpkin chamber and Dahlonega city council differ over bylaw details
GREG FINAN JR.
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...
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Woman’s Club expands Christmas Market
SHARON HALL
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.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Airbnb controversy continues for county residents
SHARON HALL
Mary Thompson made good on her promise at the October Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meeting to “come up with ideas” and present them to commissioners.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
THE NOVEMBER 27 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES
News Staff
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...
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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
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.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
County calls for brunch bill on ballot
SHARON HALL
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.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Dahlonega man dies in officer-involved shooting
Matt Aiken
Agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigations are investigating an officer-involved shooting that lead to the death of a Dahlonega man on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: GBI investigating officer involved shooting
News Staff
Agents from the Georgia Bureau of Investigations are in route to the scene of an officer involved shooting in Lumpkin County, according to officials.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Lumpkin student scores soar in SAT rankings
SHARON HALL
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.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019