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Tate Wilson from the KB Advisory Group officially unveils the Revitalizing Dahlonega Plan during the last Monday's meeting at City Hall.

Tate Wilson from the KB Advisory Group officially unveils the Revitalizing Dahlonega Plan during the last Monday's meeting at City Hall.

City seeks housing shortage solutions

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
By Matt Aiken & Anna Huffman / The Nugget  --------------  Call it the City’s housing conundrum.  People want to live in the city limits. But people don’t want major housing complexes within those city limits.
Dahlonega Planning Commission member Noah Steinberg asks about a plan for up to 88 apartment units fronting on Torrington Drive and Hamp Mill Road.

Dahlonega Planning Commission member Noah Steinberg asks about a plan for up to 88 apartment units fronting on Torrington Drive and Hamp Mill Road.

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Crowd rejects 88-unit housing plan at Planning Commission

Keith Murden
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
While it may have occurred on April Fool’s Day, last week’s decision by the Dahlonega Planning Commission was no joke for The Crown, LLC. The recommendation was a preliminary setback for plans to develop 88 multi-family rental units near Hamp Mill Road, just outside of downtown.
Becky Buller and her bluegrass bandmates will kick-off Bear on the Square in style on April 25 with a first-ever Friday evening concert during the festival.

Becky Buller and her bluegrass bandmates will kick-off Bear on the Square in style on April 25 with a first-ever Friday evening concert during the festival.

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New concert to kickoff a bigger Bear on the Square

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Bear is getting bigger. And that’s a good thing for local music lovers. Because this year, Dahlonega’s most popular jam-friendly fest is expanding with a Friday night concert designed to kickoff the weekend in style.
The recent approval of the continuation of the E-SPLOST will allow a funding source for non-salary expenses of the local school system.

The recent approval of the continuation of the E-SPLOST will allow a funding source for non-salary expenses of the local school system.

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Education SPLOST gets the green light from local voters

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Lumpkin voters made their voices heard during the Special General Election held on March 18, and have once again given the go-ahead to a one percent E-SPLOST, or Education Special Local Option Sales Tax.
A crew from Bent Nails Construction has been working to remove the porches and any additions to the original 1898 Hillcrest House in preparation for its eventual relocation.

A crew from Bent Nails Construction has been working to remove the porches and any additions to the original 1898 Hillcrest House in preparation for its eventual relocation.

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Historic mansion will be on the move

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
A plan to relocate the Hillcrest House is back on, according to owner Fred Welch, who spoke to The Nugget briefly last week. The unexpected news was later corroborated by City staff.
Lumpkin County First Responders and family members turned out in full force last Friday for the dedication of the newest addition to the fire engine fleet.

Lumpkin County First Responders and family members turned out in full force last Friday for the dedication of the newest addition to the fire engine fleet.

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Ladder truck ready to roll at fire station

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
15 years. $1.5 million. And about 20 feet of pushing. It all added up to the big arrival of the newest addition to the Lumpkin County Emergency Services fleet last Friday.
County officials are mapping out the impact of the upcoming stream restoration project.

County officials are mapping out the impact of the upcoming stream restoration project.

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Stream restoration project is expected to make an impact

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Cleaner waters are hopefully on the way for local rivers, and communities downstream. That’s the goal of a new project by the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority.
Lumpkin County firefighters work to contain the burning remains of a structure fire off Camp Wahsega Road. (photo by John Bynum)

Lumpkin County firefighters work to contain the burning remains of a structure fire off Camp Wahsega Road. (photo by John Bynum)

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Firefighters battle blaze as high winds fan flames

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A brushfire mixed with high winds made for an unfortunate flammable combination that resulted in the fiery demise of a workshop just off Camp Wahsega Road last Tuesday evening. It was just before 6 p.m.
Larry Reiter addresses the Lumpkin County Planning Commission as the group entertains a variance request for a new convenience store on Auraria Road.

Larry Reiter addresses the Lumpkin County Planning Commission as the group entertains a variance request for a new convenience store on Auraria Road.

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Engineer warns of danger at intersection as variance is denied

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The denial of a variance request for a new convenience store was framed as a matter of life and death during the Lumpkin County Planning Commission meeting last Monday.
State Representative Will Wade (District 9) and State Senator Steve Gooch (District 51) have been working at the State Capitol this spring on legislation that affects local and statewide citizens.

State Representative Will Wade (District 9) and State Senator Steve Gooch (District 51) have been working at the State Capitol this spring on legislation that affects local and statewide citizens.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Crossover Day brings bevy of bills for state legislators

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
One of the most important days in the state’s 2025 legislative calendar was Thursday, March 6.  Yet the average Georgian may not have ever heard of the political phenomenon known as “Crossover Day,” which marks the 30th day of the legislative session.