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Lumpkin County’s School System Teacher of the Year, Tori Jones, oversees student members of an after-school group doing what Jones believes to be the key to education—hands-on learning. They are members of the Middle School’s FIRST LEGO League Team working (on Halloween) to build robots to accomplish a real-world task. From left are Jon Gooby, Samuel Fuerstenberg, Jones, Cameron Allison, Nathan Berzack and KayLeigh Zahn. The students will compete with other FIRST LEGO League teams Nov. 23—their first year t

Lumpkin County’s School System Teacher of the Year, Tori Jones, oversees student members of an after-school group doing what Jones believes to be the key to education—hands-on learning. They are members of the Middle School’s FIRST LEGO League Team working (on Halloween) to build robots to accomplish a real-world task. From left are Jon Gooby, Samuel Fuerstenberg, Jones, Cameron Allison, Nathan Berzack and KayLeigh Zahn. The students will compete with other FIRST LEGO League teams Nov. 23—their first year t

Tori Jones named Lumpkin Teacher of the Year

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
As a veteran teacher with 25 years experience, a love of seeing students learn and a hands-on approach to learning, Lumpkin County Middle School’s STEAM teacher Tori Jones is the top choice for the System Teacher of the Year.
Dahlonega City Councilman Ron Larson is congratulated by County Commissioner Bobby Mayfield on election night.

Dahlonega City Councilman Ron Larson is congratulated by County Commissioner Bobby Mayfield on election night.

Ariemma, incumbents and Sunday Brunch Bill big winners on Election Day

GREG FINAN JR.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
The City of Dahlonega will see a new face during its city council meetings at the start of the new year after Johnny Ariemma tallied enough votes in a tight race against opponent Tony Owens for the Post 4 seat during Tuesday’s general/special municipal election.
Pictured (from left): Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, Ashlei Anderson, Matthew Beck, Jannelith Hernandez, Kandon Boyd, Ashlyn Housman, Sheridan Pruitt, and State Representative Kevin Tanner.

Pictured (from left): Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, Ashlei Anderson, Matthew Beck, Jannelith Hernandez, Kandon Boyd, Ashlyn Housman, Sheridan Pruitt, and State Representative Kevin Tanner.

Lumpkin celebrates new REACH Scholars

News Staff
Friday, November 1, 2019
by Jason Lemley / School Public Relations Coordinator Lumpkin County Schools recently named our six new REACH Scholars at the annual REACH signing day celebration hosted at the University of North Georgia.
City council candidates, from left, Dewey Moye, Tony Owens, JoAnne Taylor, Johnny Ariemma and Ron Larson.

City council candidates, from left, Dewey Moye, Tony Owens, JoAnne Taylor, Johnny Ariemma and Ron Larson.

City Council candidates debate the issues

News Staff
Friday, November 1, 2019
City council candidates Dewey Moye, Tony Owens, JoAnne Taylor, Johnny Ariemma and Ron Larson discussed and debated Dahlonega issues at Monday’s forum hosted by the Dahlonega-Lumpkin Chamber of Commerce in the Parks & Rec. meeting room. Election Day is November 5.
THE OCTOBER 30 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE OCTOBER 30 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE OCTOBER 30 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • 2019 Best Of Lumpkin winners announced • Cost of downtown rally security nears $100K • Trick-or-Treat fun planned for downtown Dahlonega   SPORTS • Miners 13U baseball earns runner-up at Titan tournament • Lumpkin softball competes in Elite Eight...
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

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News Staff
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.