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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.
Matt Aiken/The Nugget

Matt Aiken/The Nugget

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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.
ATV park debated by county as race looms

ATV park debated by county as race looms

ATV park debated by County as race looms

SHARON HALL
Monday, April 29, 2019
With an ATV event scheduled for May 4-5 at Iron Mountain Park, neighbors of the 4,300 acre site that was purchased last year by Craig Stansberry will “have the opportunity to hear how loud it will be” before a Special Land Use Approval (SLUA) Public Hearing Tuesday, May 7 said Planning Director...
Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the those pictured.

Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the those pictured.

Historical Society celebrates annual Madeleine K. Anthony Awards

News Staff
Monday, April 29, 2019
At their April meeting each year, the Lumpkin County Historical Society presents the Madeleine K. Anthony award to recognize the person or organization contributing the most during the previous calendar year to preserve the history and heritage of Lumpkin County.