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Spirits Tavern cook Adam McAfee gets an enthusiastic endorsement from Jon Bernthal after the actor made a surprise lunch stop at the popular local restaurant last week.

Spirits Tavern cook Adam McAfee gets an enthusiastic endorsement from Jon Bernthal after the actor made a surprise lunch stop at the popular local restaurant last week.

Upcoming Netflix show details emerge

The mystery is building around Dahlonega: what role will the “Gold City” play in the upcoming six-episode Netflix limited series His & Hers?
Members of the research team showed up for a meet-and-greet with The Dahlonega Nugget staff on Friday. Pictured are, from left, Samrawit Solomon, Charles Benson, Kerwin Cannon, Katheryn Young, Lauryn Wright, Joyce Bell, Angelina Novelli, Molly Moore, Nugget Publisher John Bynum and Tyler Addison.

Members of the research team showed up for a meet-and-greet with The Dahlonega Nugget staff on Friday. Pictured are, from left, Samrawit Solomon, Charles Benson, Kerwin Cannon, Katheryn Young, Lauryn Wright, Joyce Bell, Angelina Novelli, Molly Moore, Nugget Publisher John Bynum and Tyler Addison.

UGA students ready for real world research and reporting

A distinct brand of Bulldog reporting will soon be featured in The Nugget as a team of scrappy scholars is set to research all things Dahlonega as part of an information gathering class for the University of Georgia.
Members of the Yahoola Creek Reservoir Committee met earlier this week to review a revised schematic concept for a new parking area, walking track, pavilion and restrooms to be located off of Rock House Road.

Members of the Yahoola Creek Reservoir Committee met earlier this week to review a revised schematic concept for a new parking area, walking track, pavilion and restrooms to be located off of Rock House Road.

Plans for new park at reservoir proceed

Members of the Yahoola Creek Reservoir Committee met for the second time to review a revised County plan on Monday for additional parking and passive recreation opportunities.
Accessibility is the idea behind Trahlyta, the forest cabin owned and managed by Lauren and Matt Stephenson.

Accessibility is the idea behind Trahlyta, the forest cabin owned and managed by Lauren and Matt Stephenson.

Local airbnb is built for accessibility

Cory Lee is in the business of rolling through roadblocks. That’s the idea behind his popular blog in which the Georgia resident travels the world in his wheelchair and takes notes on accessibility issues along the way.
Deputy Austin Brown introduces his K-9 co-worker, Kade, to a gathering of the Sheriff’s Volunteer Organization. The SVO raised funds to purchase the new canine officer.

Deputy Austin Brown introduces his K-9 co-worker, Kade, to a gathering of the Sheriff’s Volunteer Organization. The SVO raised funds to purchase the new canine officer.

New K-9 ready for patrol at sheriff’s office

Lumpkin County Sheriff’s  Office Deputy Austin Brown has a new canine partner joining him on the crime beat. While Kade the K-9 is still practically a puppy, it’s clear at first glance that the intimidating Belgian Malinois is not to be trifled with. “He’s a new dog; he’s just over a year old.
Jeff Holloway presents his appeal case before the Lumpkin County Planning Commission on Monday night. Holloway is a Dahlonega resident and Executive Director of one of Embark Behavioral Health’s 12 residential programs in the U.S.

Jeff Holloway presents his appeal case before the Lumpkin County Planning Commission on Monday night. Holloway is a Dahlonega resident and Executive Director of one of Embark Behavioral Health’s 12 residential programs in the U.S.

Teen center wins appeal at Planning meeting

During a contentious public hearing Monday night, Embark Behavioral Health successfully appealed an administrative decision by Planning Director Rebecca Mincey that would have impeded their ability to open an adolescent therapeutic treatment center in Lumpkin County.
A pilot commandeers his remote control biplane during last year’s Extreme Fun-Fest Fly-in. The annual RC airshow attracts participants from across the country and serves as the largest fundraiser for North Georgia Model Aviators, a charity group focusing on education and community participation.

A pilot commandeers his remote control biplane during last year’s Extreme Fun-Fest Fly-in. The annual RC airshow attracts participants from across the country and serves as the largest fundraiser for North Georgia Model Aviators, a charity group focusing on education and community participation.

RC fly-in festival will return to Dahlonega

Fans of dizzying aerial action are in for a special treat, as the Extreme Fun-Fest Fly-in will be buzzing back into Dahlonega on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 12-14.
The North Georgia Regional Book Fair is coming up on September 14 in the Convocation Center in Dahlonega.

The North Georgia Regional Book Fair is coming up on September 14 in the Convocation Center in Dahlonega.

North Georgia Regional Book Fair in Dahlonega is set for Sept. 14

By Clark Leonard / UNG Reports   -------------     The Dahlonega Literary Festival, the University of North Georgia Department of English and the UNG Press will host the inaugural North Georgia Regional Book Fair on Sept. 14 in the Convocation Center at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Pictured: Scene 1 from Bayeux Tapestry Replica. The entire work is 224 feet long and is a full-size copy of the Bayeux embroidery in France.

Pictured: Scene 1 from Bayeux Tapestry Replica. The entire work is 224 feet long and is a full-size copy of the Bayeux embroidery in France.

Bayeux Tapestry Replica on display at university Sept. 14-19

Courtesy of UNG Reports  —————  On the Dahlonega campus of the University of North Georgia will welcome visitors to the Bayeux Tapestry Replica Exhibit at the Convocation Center on September 14-19 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
City Manager Allison Martin addresses participants during a Dahlonega City Council “mini retreat” at UNG’s Mike Cottrell School of Business.  The purpose of the retreat was to discuss several aspects of Dahlonega’s alcohol laws.

City Manager Allison Martin addresses participants during a Dahlonega City Council “mini retreat” at UNG’s Mike Cottrell School of Business. The purpose of the retreat was to discuss several aspects of Dahlonega’s alcohol laws.

New alcohol laws debated at City retreat

Dahlonega alcohol ordinances were the subject of a City Council mini retreat held Friday at the Mike Cottrell School of Business at the University of North Georgia. A number of downtown business owners also showed up to listen and share their perspectives.