Senior Center Manager Marc Bottoms wants to emphasize that the facility is not a residence hall; it is an activity center available to all seniors 55 and older.
The City of Dahlonega recently announced a suspension of boat traffic in a specific area of Lake Zwerner that will last about 18 months as construction gets underway on the new Morrison Moore Pedestrian Bridge and sidewalk.
Tony Nunley, pictured at a local reception at Chestatee Real Estate in Dahlonega on June 23, is now officially a member of the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame.
Chestatee Regional Library Director Leslie Clark and Business Manager Jonathan Smith (pictured on right) discuss library operations with the Board of Commissioners during a special session on the 2026 budget.
Officials from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office said Flock surveillance cameras were able to find the suspect’s vehicle near the scene at the time of the burglary.
Lumpkin County Commissioner Rhett Stringer and former Lumpkin Republican Party Chair Katherine James have announced their candidacy for the position of Lumpkin County Commission Chair in the 2026 election.
The Nugget staff returned from the GPA convention with awards for journalism and advertising. Pictured, from left, are Matt Aiken, Keith Murden, John Bynum, Carrie Bennett, Chauna Utterback and Eligha Roper.
Lumpkin County Middle School students are now eligible for $6,500 in state funds that would assist in the switch to private school.
The local school system is having to look for ways to meet its budget while dealing with increasing costs for health insurance and other needs.
Former Lumpkin County Veterans Affairs Committee Chair Bill Poole was on hand to accept “Paint the Tank” donations in person during this year’s Memorial Day ceremony on May 26.
