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Firefighters from Lumpkin’s Fire Station 7, located on Town Creek Church Road, could automatically respond to emergencies in neighboring White County under the terms of a new aid agreement.

Firefighters from Lumpkin’s Fire Station 7, located on Town Creek Church Road, could automatically respond to emergencies in neighboring White County under the terms of a new aid agreement.

EMS deal in the works with White County

An expanded “automatic aid” agreement could enhance existing cooperation between Emergency Services personnel in Lumpkin and White counties.
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners and staff discussed the millage rate at their recent meeting.

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners and staff discussed the millage rate at their recent meeting.

Property tax rate debated by County

Local residents may not see their taxes go up, even though property values are increasing.
A local teenager was killed in a tragic auto accident on Monday morning at the bridge on Wimpy Mill Road.

A local teenager was killed in a tragic auto accident on Monday morning at the bridge on Wimpy Mill Road.

Wreck at reservoir claims life of student

A tragic auto accident in the waters of Yahoola Creek claimed the life of a local 17-year-old and resulted in injuries to another teenager during the early morning hours of Labor Day, according to officials with the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
Commissioner Kevin Tanner was on hand last week at the Lumpkin County Library as he discussed the current state of mental health and the effort to help those in need.

Commissioner Kevin Tanner was on hand last week at the Lumpkin County Library as he discussed the current state of mental health and the effort to help those in need.

Tanner brings mental health message to Lumpkin

Georgia is stepping up to make sure that all residents in the state who are experiencing mental health issues can access the help they need.
Since 2019, Iron Mountain Resort has received a total of six citations for exceeding the specified hours of operation in their Special Land Use Agreement with Lumpkin County.

Since 2019, Iron Mountain Resort has received a total of six citations for exceeding the specified hours of operation in their Special Land Use Agreement with Lumpkin County.

ATV park court case ends with $250 fine plus conditions

A July 19 plea agreement between attorneys representing Lumpkin County and Iron Mountain Resort has some neighbors scratching their heads about changes made to the land use restrictions governing the sprawling, 4,300 acre off-road park.
The local school system is finding it increasingly difficult to find qualified bus drivers.

The local school system is finding it increasingly difficult to find qualified bus drivers.

School transportation fleet is set to expand next year

The Lumpkin County School System is set to receive two more air conditioned school buses in the coming fiscal year, but Transportation Director Lynn White said she would like to see a total of 10 buses added to the fleet to comfortably meet demand.
Candidates for the upcoming City Council elections have completed qualification.

Candidates for the upcoming City Council elections have completed qualification.

City Council qualifying sees one contested race

The qualifying for Dahlonega City elections officially came to a close last Thursday. And a new-look City Council is now in the works.
A newly installed High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk, also known as a HAWK, will soon illuminate the intersection of Haney Drive and Morrison Moore Parkway alongside the University of North Georgia campus.

A newly installed High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk, also known as a HAWK, will soon illuminate the intersection of Haney Drive and Morrison Moore Parkway alongside the University of North Georgia campus.

New crosswalk aims to keep students safe

It’s not just a traffic light. It’s a HAWK.  And soon the flashing signals of this new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk will light up a particularly busy stretch of roadway next to the University of North Georgia campus.
Qualifying is well underway for residents interested in running for Mayor or one of three seats on the City Council.

Qualifying is well underway for residents interested in running for Mayor or one of three seats on the City Council.

City Council election qualifying commences as Gaddis opts out

Dahlonega City Council election qualifying is now in full swing.  And though the process officially began after press-time, it’s apparent that one long-held seat will be up for grabs as Roman Gaddis has opted out of running for reelection to Post 1.
Dr. Betsy Green (left) and daughter Rebecca English hope their first book will assist parents who are looking for answers about their child’s developmental progress.

Dr. Betsy Green (left) and daughter Rebecca English hope their first book will assist parents who are looking for answers about their child’s developmental progress.

Mother-daughter duo shares first-hand experience

How many parents have ever heard of early intervention?  Local parent Rebecca English realizes that few are familiar with the phrase, much less the responsibilities and opportunities that go along with it.