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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Dash cam footage released by the Pickens County Sheriff's Office shows the high-speed chase that reportedly led to the arrest of William Randall Crawford.

Lumpkin County High School sophomores (from left) Emma Rodriguez, Josie Tullis, Helana Tullis and Blakely Bell recently toured the Dahlonega TLC Humane Society as part of their HOSA student service project.

After the dust settled in the final round of the Grocery Grand Prix, the team members from Sigma Omega 1 (not affiliated with UNG) hoisted the winners’ trophies. Pictured, from left: Charlie Hammock, Chuck Forbes, Chase Martin and Jeremy Calhoun celebrate with the checkered flag.