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Dr. Laurel and Kurt Massey share a copy of a proposed resolution to declare Lumpkin County to be a “Sanctuary for Pre-born Life” with Byron Jeffries.

'Pre-born life' resolution presented to county

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

When Dr. Laurel Massey heard about Yadkin County, N.C. becoming the first sanctuary county for the unborn she decided to follow their lead.

THE OCTOBER 2 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Stryker found: Manhunt for murder suspect ends in Pittsburgh • Lumpkin reaches new graduation rate record • Candidates weigh in on city's rally response SPORTS • Middle school tops White County behind powerful ground attack • Varsity softball gears up for...

Candidates weigh in on city's rally response

GREG FINAN JR.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

With Dahlonega’s city elections rapidly approaching, The Dahlonega Nugget posed questions to the five candidates who will be running for city council this November. This is the first installment of The Nugget’s Q&A with the candidates.

Lumpkin reaches new graduation rate record

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Lumpkin County High School consistently beats the state when it comes to graduation rates. This year it beat its own highest percentage since 2015, with a rate of 95.54 percent. For high school principal Billy Kirk, that was the magic number to reach when he came here a little over two years ago.

THE SEPTEMBER 25 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Suspected murder leads to manhunt • County taxes down despite budget increase • Bike racing weekend will return to Dahlonega SPORTS • Varsity cross country continues solid season • Varsity softball stays strong versus region opponents • Varsity...

Cyclists are ready to roll through town again, like they did during last year's Dahlonega Gold Criterium bike race. The weekend will also include the downtown Bike Expo on Saturday and Six Gap Century on Sunday.

Bike racing weekend will return to Dahlonega

JOHN BYNUM

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Bikes and beer. It's a perfect recipe for fun in downtown Dahlonega this weekend as the ninth-annual Dahlonega Gold Criterium will return to the Public Square. Chamber President Robb Nichols hopes the public will enjoy the new aspect of this year's event.

County taxes down despite budget increase

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a balanced 2020 budget and 2019 millage rate at last week’s BOC meeting, keeping its promise to lower taxes this year. The county’s budget increased by about $600,000.

THE SEPTEMBER 18 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Downtown demonstrations dominate day • Tax bills will rise despite BOE debate • #LumpkinMatters is 'neighbor helping neighbor' SPORTS • Varsity football earns first win of season • Varsity volleyball gears up for area play • Middle school tennis...

Event organizer Rhonda Sheppard and Lumpkin County Commissioner David Miller are part of a team working to bring the #Lumpkin-Matters event to the community.

#LumpkinMatters is 'neighbor helping neighbor'

News Staff

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

By Aubrie Brooks & Matt Aiken -- It’s called #LumpkinMatters. And it’s here to help. Even if you’re not the type to ask. “I’m a local. I’m a Nugget and we don’t like to have people helping us,” said event organizer Rhonda Sheppard. “We’re self-sufficient, but this event is a resource fair.

Tax bills will rise despite BOE debate

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Tax bills will rise despite BOE debate

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

After four public hearings on the proposed millage rate with only two local residents attending, Lumpkin County Board of Education passed a 16.116 millage rate by a vote of 3-to-1. That’s down from last year’s 16.819, but property owners will likely still see an increase in their tax bills.