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A Character Area Map amendment that would pave the way for a 150-unit multifamily development at the end of GA 400 met stiff resistance from County residents last week.

A Character Area Map amendment that would pave the way for a 150-unit multifamily development at the end of GA 400 met stiff resistance from County residents last week.

County hearing turns heated over housing proposal

Does the recent influx of large-scale residential proposals in Lumpkin represent one final burst of housing expansion on the 400 corridor, as residential sewer capacity limits kick in?
The Lumpkin County Health Department on Mechanicsville Road will likely have COVID vaccines available without a prescription later this month.

The Lumpkin County Health Department on Mechanicsville Road will likely have COVID vaccines available without a prescription later this month.

Local COVID vaccinations on pause at Health Dept.

By Keith Murden & Ty Tagami / The Nugget & Capitol Beat  ---------  Fall is approaching fast, and with it comes that annual decision on whether or not to pursue seasonal flu and/or COVID-19 vaccinations.
Dr. Whittney McPherson believes the Sunrise Rotary Club’s project, “The Monthly Fix,” will help address individual needs in the community.

Dr. Whittney McPherson believes the Sunrise Rotary Club’s project, “The Monthly Fix,” will help address individual needs in the community.

Sunrise Rotary club project makes critical connections

Each year, the members of Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary elect a president to lead the popular philanthropic club. One of the new leader’s responsibilities is the selection of a signature annual service project.
An image from qPublic.net shows the location of a possible townhome development off of Brandy Mountain Road. As of press time, the Board of Commissioners was set to consider a Character Area Map Amendment Request by the developer on Tuesday night.

An image from qPublic.net shows the location of a possible townhome development off of Brandy Mountain Road. As of press time, the Board of Commissioners was set to consider a Character Area Map Amendment Request by the developer on Tuesday night.

Water & Sewerage Authority ready for housing rush near GA 400

As many as 300 multi-family development units, 150 townhome rental units and 120 single family residential units could be on the way to Lumpkin County in the coming years.
The Dahlonega City Council unanimously agreed to pursue their first pay raise in 18 years at last week's meeting.

The Dahlonega City Council unanimously agreed to pursue their first pay raise in 18 years at last week's meeting.

City Council seeking pay raise after 18 years

A pay raise for the Dahlonega City Council has been unanimously approved by the members of the council themselves. But before it becomes official, the people will get the final say.
Alex Michael Miller was arrested after a lengthy GBI investigation.

Alex Michael Miller was arrested after a lengthy GBI investigation.

GBI investigation results in arrest of firefighter

It was just over 14 months ago that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation reportedly received a cyber tip that a Lumpkin County firefighter was involved in the possible online possession and distribution of “child sexual abuse material.
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.