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Authorities are circulating a surveillance photo of the suspect who made off with an undisclosed amount of money from the Highway 60 Dollar General and are hoping for some assistance from the public.

Authorities are circulating a surveillance photo of the suspect who made off with an undisclosed amount of money from the Highway 60 Dollar General and are hoping for some assistance from the public.

Armed robbery suspect sought

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
When a customer pulled out a semi-automatic pistol at the counter of the Highway 60 Dollar General last Sunday evening, the on-duty cashier’s first reaction was disbelief. “Due to the community being like it is, the lady said she at first thought, ‘Are you kidding me?'” said Sheriff Stacy Jarrard.
Mateo Golloshi (left) and sportswriter Greg Finan, Jr. take a breather between events in the latest edition of the Nugget Challenge.

Mateo Golloshi (left) and sportswriter Greg Finan, Jr. take a breather between events in the latest edition of the Nugget Challenge.

Nugget Challenge features summertime shenanigans

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
It had been awhile since my last Nugget Challenge. It had been one year, 11 months and 28 days to be exact.
A full day of red, white, and blue festivities is on tap in Dahlonega this Independence Day.

A full day of red, white, and blue festivities is on tap in Dahlonega this Independence Day.

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Independence Day fun in downtown Dahlonega

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
A full day of red, white, and blue festivities is on tap in Dahlonega this Independence Day. The patriotic celebration begins in the early hours with the Firecracker 5k run through town. The race starts at 8 a.m. with a Fun Run following at 9 a.m.
Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners voted to place a short-term moratorium on development along the entrance ways to Dahlonega known as the Gateway Corridors.

Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners voted to place a short-term moratorium on development along the entrance ways to Dahlonega known as the Gateway Corridors.

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County delays 'gateway corridor' development

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners voted to place a short-term moratorium on development along the entrance ways to Dahlonega known as the Gateway Corridors. “Since the hospital announced it will be building we’ve had a lot of inquiries,” said Planning Director Bruce Georgia.
The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber’s Leadership Lumpkin County class graduated recently.

The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber’s Leadership Lumpkin County class graduated recently.

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Leadership Lumpkin County celebrates 30th class

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber’s Leadership Lumpkin County class graduated recently, capping the nine-month long program that introduced the students to many aspects of Dahlonega-Lumpkin County. The ceremony also marked the 30th anniversary of the first graduating class.
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OUT WITH THE GOLD

News Staff
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
The golden tipped steeple of Price Memorial Hall is getting a new $400,000 shine. Last week work began on a highly specialized regilding process that will remove the old layer of gold from the top of the iconic University of North Georgia building and replace it with a brand new layer.
The Mike Cottrell College of Business currently resides in UNG's Newton Oaks Center on the Dahlonega Campus.

The Mike Cottrell College of Business currently resides in UNG's Newton Oaks Center on the Dahlonega Campus.

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UNG nets $10M donation for business center

News Staff
Monday, June 17, 2019
The University of North Georgia (UNG) Mike Cottrell College of Business will have a new home in 2022, thanks to a second $10 million gift from its namesake benefactor and $2.3 million in state funds for planning and design this year.
Rotary honored the Faulkners for contributions to their community.

Rotary honored the Faulkners for contributions to their community.

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Rotary honors Faulkners for community contributions

JOHN BYNUM
Monday, April 29, 2019
When it comes to finding a couple who has helped to shape the Dahlonega community during the previous decades, Jimmy and Marie Faulkner are an easy choice. The Dahlonega Rotary Club recently held its annual tribute and chose the Faulkners as this year's honorees.