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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.

Stream restoration project is expected to make an impact

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)

Firefighters battle blaze as high winds fan flames

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.
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.

Engineer warns of danger at intersection as variance is denied

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.

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

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.
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.

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.

Fleeing suspect nabbed in Pickens County

At first it appeared as though the suspect involved in an alleged Lumpkin County shooting was going to pull over peacefully and quietly onto the side of Highway 136 last Tuesday night.  Then he floored it.
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.

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.

HOSA students participate in service project

“Adopt, don’t shop!”  That was the motto of Lumpkin County High School sophomores Blakely Bell, Josie Tullis, Helana Tullis and Emma Rodriguez this school year as they participated in a local service project for HOSA.
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.

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.

CHP Grocery Grand Prix fundraiser is faster than ever

With one goal in mind, racers of all ages gathered outside Lumpkin County High School to battle it out for the title of Grocery Grand Prix champion last Saturday morning.
A Rabun County man was charged with simple assault and second degree cruelty to a child last week and transported to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.

A Rabun County man was charged with simple assault and second degree cruelty to a child last week and transported to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.

Rabun County coach arrested at basketball game

An alleged attack on a young basketball player at a Parks & Rec tournament resulted in the arrest of a Rabun County coach last week, according to officials with the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
An existing gravel lot at the corner of Hwy. 52 and Rock House Road will be improved and expanded as part of the proposed “Adohi First Nations Park.”

An existing gravel lot at the corner of Hwy. 52 and Rock House Road will be improved and expanded as part of the proposed “Adohi First Nations Park.”

Native American name revealed for upcoming County park

“What’s in a name?” It’s a question Shakespeare famously posed in the text of his play Romeo and Juliet.
The Mayor and City Council welcomed representatives from the Dahlonega Tree Committee, City Hall, City Public Works Department, and the Dahlonega Downtown Development Authority and Mainstreet Program to last week’s tree planting ceremony. Dahlonega has been recognized as part of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program.

The Mayor and City Council welcomed representatives from the Dahlonega Tree Committee, City Hall, City Public Works Department, and the Dahlonega Downtown Development Authority and Mainstreet Program to last week’s tree planting ceremony. Dahlonega has been recognized as part of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program.

City beautifies square with new trees

On a chilly but sunny February afternoon last Thursday, City public officials and volunteers gathered to celebrate the Dahlonega Arbor Day Ceremony.