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After being closed for a year, the newly named Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin opened its doors on July 16.

After being closed for a year, the newly named Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin opened its doors on July 16.

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Hospital saves patient within hours of opening

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
The once empty hospital building on the hill has been bustling the past three weeks. After being closed for a year, the newly named Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin opened its doors on July 16 to once again serve the residents of Dahlonega.
THE JULY 31 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE JULY 31 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE JULY 31 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Stakeholders set out vision for future GA 400 growth • Hackers hit Magistrate’s office • Preparing for the new school year   SPORTS • Softball team starts season Friday • Team-building a major focus of summer volleyball camp • Senior Softball—Miners sweep...
Lumpkin County schools are preparing to welcome students back on Tuesday, August 6.

Lumpkin County schools are preparing to welcome students back on Tuesday, August 6.

-Preparing for the new school year

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Teachers at Lumpkin County’s elementary schools are busy decorating doorways and placing names on cubbies while also preparing lesson plans.
Lumpkin County Magistrate’s office was one of many in the state to be hit with a ransomware attack. The incident is being investigated by the FBI.

Lumpkin County Magistrate’s office was one of many in the state to be hit with a ransomware attack. The incident is being investigated by the FBI.

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Hackers hit Magistrate’s office

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Lumpkin’s Magistrate Court is one of 31 municipal offices across the state of Georgia to be hit with a vicious ransomware attack.
The steeple on the Price Memorial building at UNG's Dahlonega campus has been restored with a new gold layer and structural repairs.

The steeple on the Price Memorial building at UNG's Dahlonega campus has been restored with a new gold layer and structural repairs.

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University skyline to get new shine

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, July 25, 2019
It's almost time. In a few weeks the dark veil surrounding the outside of the Price Memorial steeple on UNG's Dahlonega campus will come down to reveal all the hard work that has gone into restoring the top of the historic building.
Lynda Duke stands beside the Christmas quilt that will be raffled off Friday, July 26 at The Common Thread. The raffle is part of the shop’s Christmas in July Quilt Show, free and open to the public. Raffle tickets are $5 and proceeds go to support the Dahlonega Valor Quilters, who provide quilts to Lumpkin County’s veterans as a thank you for their service.

Lynda Duke stands beside the Christmas quilt that will be raffled off Friday, July 26 at The Common Thread. The raffle is part of the shop’s Christmas in July Quilt Show, free and open to the public. Raffle tickets are $5 and proceeds go to support the Dahlonega Valor Quilters, who provide quilts to Lumpkin County’s veterans as a thank you for their service.

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Valor Quilters offer seasonal salute

SHARON HALL
Thursday, July 25, 2019
It’s going to look like Christmas this Friday, July 26, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at The Common Thread, Dahlonega’s certified quilting shop. Located at 598 North Grove Street, the shop opened in 2008 with the mission of “meeting the needs of quilters and sewers in North Georgia,” said owner Shannon Caldwell.
Caleb Sorrell calls a huddle with the team.

Caleb Sorrell calls a huddle with the team.

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Meet the new coach

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
For many members of the LCHS football team, Caleb Sorrells is another in a long line of coaches to have taken the reins of the LCHS football team in recent years.
THE JULY 10 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE JULY 10 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE JULY 10 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Hospital to celebrate opening July 13   • Armed robbery suspect sought   • Hotdog eating contestants battle for taste of victory   • 12U baseball team concludes successful spring   • Senior Softball Miners remain tops in division   • Looking for a job?
A total of 11 participants came to downtown Dahlonega to compete for a $100 prize and the honor of being the first Fourth of July hot dog eating contest champion.

A total of 11 participants came to downtown Dahlonega to compete for a $100 prize and the honor of being the first Fourth of July hot dog eating contest champion.

Hotdog eating contestants battle for taste of victory

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Eleven competitors, 10 minutes, 4,350 calories, but only one champion. Locals and visitors alike packed around Chastain Southern Catering and Outback Cafe to watch or partake in Dahlonega’s inaugural Fourth of July hot dog eating contest on Thursday.