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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.

THE SEPTEMBER 11 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • City scrambles as rally looms large • UNG students sound off on upcoming protest • Camp Merrill to be featured on Small Town Big Deal TV show SPORTS • Tough times continue for LCHS football versus Jackson • Softball team in good position heading into...

Jann Carl and Rodney Miller spend time with Army Rangers at Camp Frank D Merrill during filming earlier this year.

Camp Merrill to be featured on Small Town Big Deal TV show

News Staff

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Co-hosts Rodney Miller and Jann Carl will feature Camp Merrill on the show “Small Town Big Deal.” The episode will highlight the history of the U.S. Army Ranger camp and the training. The episode was filmed earlier this year.

UNG students sound off on upcoming protest

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UNG students sound off on upcoming protest

News Staff

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

by Matt Aiken & Aubrie Brooks — University of North Georgia staff and students have been alerted of the approaching controversy on the Public Square. And while school officials have declined to comment on the looming rally that will take place September 14, several students were eager to weigh in.

Recently returned Georgia National Guard 2nd Lt. Edgar Rojas (left) presents Pastor Jeff Pullium of Concord at Dahlonega with the flag that flew over the base at Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan where he was stationed. The presentation took place during the church’s recent Warrior Welcome Home celebration.

Soldier returns to warm welcome

SHARON HALL

Monday, September 9, 2019

Concord at Dahlonega recently welcomed home one of their own, along with some of his fellow 48th Georgia National Guard service men and women. He's 2nd Lt. Edgar Rojas, a Lumpkin County High School graduate and JROTC cadet commissioned from the University of North Georgia in 2017.

THE SEPTEMBER 4 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • City of Dahlonega braces for downtown rally • Trail Fest returns to Dahlonega this weekend • Rescued dog learning new tricks SPORTS • Varsity football undone by Warriors • Lumpkin softball extends win streak to four games • Varsity volleyball team...

Amy Looby and Sienna the Australian-mix make a great team as new members of the Dahlonega Toss & Fetch Club.

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Rescued dog learning new tricks

Jake Cantrell

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

By Jake Cantrell The Nugget To some, it’s just a round piece of plastic, but to Sienna, it’s her favorite toy. And it may have helped save her life. The collie/Austrailian shepherd mix was with Angels Among Us Pet Rescue when she and Amy Looby first met.