Warrant Wednesdays have caught the attention of Facebook users recently as the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office has taken to social media in hopes of seeking out suspects who are facing outstanding warrants.

Lumpkin County Planning Director Rebecca Mincey will formally present a list of staff-recommended Code changes to the Board of Commissioners on February 18.

A confirmed case of rabies resulted in an alert for District 2 last week after a Lumpkin County man was bitten by an ailing coyote.

A modified aerial photograph depicts where a “new addition” to the Lumpkin County Indians home field house could be built later this year.

Former school board member Jim McClure explained his support for an opt-out. “This law creates a tax shift. I understand a lot of people voted for it … But I don’t think that’s fair,” he said.

Charles Edward Cates Jr. pleaded guilty to the shooting death of his brother Tony Lamar Cates.

Holly Performance Academy students who competed at the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta included (top row, from left) Briana Conway, Sadie Wallace, Catherine Boyd, Jacob Parker, Lily Blackston, Gillian Day, Olivia Reed and Rose Reed. Pictured (bottom row, from left) are: Arin Singla, Lilah Boyle, Peytonrose Bunch, Freya Yavaliollah, Ailey Smith and Ellie Wilson. Not pictured is Olathe Potter.

Mayor JoAnne Taylor presents a proclamation from the Dahlonega City Council on Margaret Owen’s 100th Birthday recognizing her for years of contributions to the local community.

Members of the Dahlonega City Council gathered last Tuesday to discuss a variety of topics including the possibility of issuing a second liquor store license.

There was plenty of lively discussion during last week's public hearing at the Lumpkin County School System Central Office.