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For the past two years, a concert has been hosted by Spirits Tavern in Hancock Park on Halloween.

For the past two years, a concert has been hosted by Spirits Tavern in Hancock Park on Halloween.

Council calls for compromise on Halloween concert conflict

Conflicting Halloween happenings are currently haunting the Hancock Park planning process.Will the popular pavilion play host to the return of Spirits Tavern’s annual fundraising rock concert or an upstart praise and worship event called Faithfully Testify?
Judge Buck Levins is taking on Kerry Morris, while Jeremy Clough is facing Elise Hoyle for Superior Court seats.

Judge Buck Levins is taking on Kerry Morris, while Jeremy Clough is facing Elise Hoyle for Superior Court seats.

Superior Court candidates jockey for judgeships

Two Superior Court judgeships are up for grabs in the Enotah Judicial Circuit, which handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes, land cases and more in Lumpkin, Towns, Union and White counties.
Candidates vying for State Senate District 51 include (from left) Democrat Gary St. Lawrence, Philip Milam, Steve Shaw and Will Wade.

Candidates vying for State Senate District 51 include (from left) Democrat Gary St. Lawrence, Philip Milam, Steve Shaw and Will Wade.

Candidates for State Senate debate issues

The long wait to weigh in on local governance is over, as voting has officially begun for the highly-anticipated General Primary and Special Election.According to results posted on the County’s Elections & Registration website, Monday, the first day of Early Voting, saw a turnout of 253.
Faith Mihok addresses the Dahlonega City Council as she explains her idea for a praise and worship event that would take place Halloween night in Hancock Park.

Faith Mihok addresses the Dahlonega City Council as she explains her idea for a praise and worship event that would take place Halloween night in Hancock Park.

Event forms submitted to City for same Halloween time slot

Halloween’s seasonal spookiness may take a turn for the spiritual in downtown Dahlonega this year as an application has been submitted for a praise and worship service that would take place in the Hancock Park pavilion the evening of October 31.
Staff Sergeant Hunter Green (right) catches a kick from Staff Sergeant Ben Ronemus during a hand-to-hand combat demonstration at Camp Frank D. Merrill’s 5th Battalion Army Rangers Open House.

Staff Sergeant Hunter Green (right) catches a kick from Staff Sergeant Ben Ronemus during a hand-to-hand combat demonstration at Camp Frank D. Merrill’s 5th Battalion Army Rangers Open House.

Ranger Camp Open House highlights heroics

The public got another exciting glimpse into military life on Saturday, as Camp Frank D. Merrill hosted their annual Ranger Open House.While the U.S.
Glenn and Betsy Gagne recently requested a variance that would allow them to set up business at their Town Creek Church Road horse farm.

Glenn and Betsy Gagne recently requested a variance that would allow them to set up business at their Town Creek Church Road horse farm.

Horse farm business is approved by County

Big plans are underway for Lil’ Texas Ranch, as a recently approved variance request will now allow Glenn and Betsy Gagne to open up a business at their Town Creek Church Road horse farm. But they also want the neighbors to know that doesn’t mean rowdy rodeos are on the way.
TSW Community Planner Caleb Racicot updates the Planning Commission on a forthcoming revision of Dahlonega’s development ordinances as City Manager Allison Martin looks on.

TSW Community Planner Caleb Racicot updates the Planning Commission on a forthcoming revision of Dahlonega’s development ordinances as City Manager Allison Martin looks on.

City zoning ordinance overhaul is closer to completion

A long-discussed overhaul of the City of Dahlonega’s zoning and development ordinances appears to be nearing the public hearing stage. That news was relayed to the Planning Commission earlier this month during a presentation by TSW Design Community Planner Caleb Racicot.
The 2026 edition of Dahlonega Magazine is inserted inside the April 15, 2026 print edition of The Nugget.

The 2026 edition of Dahlonega Magazine is inserted inside the April 15, 2026 print edition of The Nugget.

Dahlonega Magazine 2026 edition out now

So, you think you’ve seen everything in Dahlonega? Well, think again. Everyone knows that our charming town is the place to be for great restaurants, sight-seeing and learning about history. There’s gold beneath our feet, beautiful fall foliage in the mountains, and crystal clear waterways to enjoy.