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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.

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School transportation fleet is set to expand next year

Keith Murden
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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.

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City Council qualifying sees one contested race

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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.

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New crosswalk aims to keep students safe

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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.

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City Council election qualifying commences as Gaddis opts out

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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.

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Mother-daughter duo shares first-hand experience

Keith Murden
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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.
New University of North Georgia cadets congratulate their peers on the successful completion of a team-building challenge on Radar Ridge during FROG Week.

New University of North Georgia cadets congratulate their peers on the successful completion of a team-building challenge on Radar Ridge during FROG Week.

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FROG Week marks beginning of journey for new UNG cadets

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
On an overcast morning before most students arrived on the University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega campus, hundreds of new Boars Head Brigade freshman recruits grouped together with their peers to push themselves to the limit.
A rendering of Nordika Thermal Experience shows the early plans for an expansive spa complex that's slated for opening in 2028.

A rendering of Nordika Thermal Experience shows the early plans for an expansive spa complex that's slated for opening in 2028.

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Nordic spa complex is approved for Summit Drive

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
A noteworthy Nordic development is on its way to Dahlonega.  That much became official last Monday as City Council members unanimously approved a rezoning request which will pave the way for the multi-building spa complex just off Summit Drive.
Mayor JoAnne Taylor receives an appreciative standing ovation from City Council members and attendees at last Monday's meeting.

Mayor JoAnne Taylor receives an appreciative standing ovation from City Council members and attendees at last Monday's meeting.

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Mayor not seeking reelection as City qualifying approaches

Matt Aiken
Saturday, August 9, 2025
A familiar name won’t be on the ballot for the upcoming Dahlonega City elections this year. At the end of Monday’s meeting, Mayor JoAnne Taylor closed out the proceedings by making the official announcement that she would not seek reelection for the office she’s held since 2022.
Deputy Chief Tony Kent celebrated 16 years with Lumpkin County Emergency Services during a retirement party Thursday afternoon at Fire Station #1. Below: Kent was gifted a commemorative axe by his peers.

Deputy Chief Tony Kent celebrated 16 years with Lumpkin County Emergency Services during a retirement party Thursday afternoon at Fire Station #1. Below: Kent was gifted a commemorative axe by his peers.

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Kent retires after years of County EMS service

Keith Murden
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
For many years at Lumpkin County Emergency Services, Tony Kent has been responsible for overseeing the training program for new personnel, operational aspects of the EMS system “and anything else I could pawn off on him,” Chief David Wimpy told The Nugget.