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‘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...
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.

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

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

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

Candidates weigh in on city's rally response

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

Lumpkin reaches new graduation rate record

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.