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Pictured, from left, Lacey White, Bruce White, Barney the dog and Kelly White enjoy a shady patch of grass on the White Family Barn Farm.

Pictured, from left, Lacey White, Bruce White, Barney the dog and Kelly White enjoy a shady patch of grass on the White Family Barn Farm.

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Family farm changes crop to Georgia hemp

Keith Murden
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
White Family Barn Farm in Dahlonega is one of only 13 farms recognized last year by the Georgia Historic Preservation Division as a Centennial Family Farm, or a farm that has been owned by the same family for 100 years or more and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
Naturally Georgia manager Amanda Holt (left) and owner Vickie Cooper show off bottles of their proprietary Dragonfly White, while Engelheim Vineyards owner Gary Engel displays his new sparkling Glitzern.

Naturally Georgia manager Amanda Holt (left) and owner Vickie Cooper show off bottles of their proprietary Dragonfly White, while Engelheim Vineyards owner Gary Engel displays his new sparkling Glitzern.

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Tasting room uncorks new wine featuring local art

Keith Murden
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Naturally Georgia is a tasting room with an established legacy, providing tastings, glasses and bottles of Georgia-grown wines to local visitors since 2006. Manager Amanda Holt said that, in fact, Naturally Georgia is the longest-standing farm winery satellite tasting room on the Dahlonega square.
A pie chart provided by the Lumpkin County Schools Finance Department breaks down expenditures from the previous year into five different categories.

A pie chart provided by the Lumpkin County Schools Finance Department breaks down expenditures from the previous year into five different categories.

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School system budget totals $54.2 million

Keith Murden
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
At their recent July meeting, the Lumpkin County Board of Education announced their intention to hold the millage rate steady at 14.71 for the third year in a row, which would result in an 8.3 percent increase in property taxes over the rollback rate.
The water tower on Auraria Road could one day be home to weather monitoring technology if County officials reach an agreement with Climavision.

The water tower on Auraria Road could one day be home to weather monitoring technology if County officials reach an agreement with Climavision.

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Water tower emergency weather technology considered by County

Keith Murden
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A potential public-private partnership between Lumpkin County and Climavision, a Kentucky-based company with a supplemental radar network that supplies critical weather information to authorities, could bring enhanced emergency forecasting capability to North Georgia.
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners may tap their unassigned fund balance in order to hold the millage rate steady, balance the budget and create 27 new and part-time first responder positions.

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners may tap their unassigned fund balance in order to hold the millage rate steady, balance the budget and create 27 new and part-time first responder positions.

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County Commission budgets for 27 new first responder positions

Keith Murden
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
During a special called session last week to discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2025, the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners appeared ready to fund 27 new first responder positions totaling $1,173,000, granting Sheriff Stacy Jarrard and Fire Chief David Wimpy critical components of their...
Check out all the fun in the special section in Dog Days of Dahlonega! It’s an animal extravaganza that represents Lumpkin County’s love for our four-legged friends. Inside this week’s print edition and E-edition.

Check out all the fun in the special section in Dog Days of Dahlonega! It’s an animal extravaganza that represents Lumpkin County’s love for our four-legged friends. Inside this week’s print edition and E-edition.

Dog Days of Dahlonega special section has arrived!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
We’re dog people here at The Nugget.  Most of us are also cat people. (Though for some of us, allergies get in the way.)  And you could even say we’re Scottish Highland cow people.  Especially this week.  Because this week we’ve teamed up with local businesses to bring you Dog Days of Dahlonega.
Executive Director Russell Davis and local businessman Bill Hardman Jr. are two of the folks working to organize the inaugural Camp Glisson pickleball tournament to ensure that all children have a chance to experience the camp.

Executive Director Russell Davis and local businessman Bill Hardman Jr. are two of the folks working to organize the inaugural Camp Glisson pickleball tournament to ensure that all children have a chance to experience the camp.

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Pickleball tournament to benefit Camp Glisson

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Camp Glisson has been part of Dahlonega for longer than most people remember, and it’s about to have a very important birthday.
Should local schools ban cell phones?

Should local schools ban cell phones?

Should local schools ban cell phones?

Keith Murden
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Lumpkin County resident and Dawson County educator Jim Guy has had a lot to say recently on the issue of cell phone use in the classroom. “My goal of … talking to anybody who will listen to me about this is to offer solutions and to get in front of this crisis.
A preliminary design unveiled during a recent budget meeting shows the new teardrop-shaped loop road, highlighted in blue, which will serve as the County’s new recycling center.

A preliminary design unveiled during a recent budget meeting shows the new teardrop-shaped loop road, highlighted in blue, which will serve as the County’s new recycling center.

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Recycling center in the works for County

Keith Murden
Thursday, July 18, 2024
The long and winding path to a new and improved Lumpkin County recycling center appears to be leading right back to the transfer station which already hosts a group of unmanned recycling bins.
Representatives from the City of Dahlonega Police, Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office and the Sheriff’s Volunteer Organization helped to manage a large crowd during the recent 4th of July celebration.

Representatives from the City of Dahlonega Police, Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office and the Sheriff’s Volunteer Organization helped to manage a large crowd during the recent 4th of July celebration.

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Local festivals get helping hand from officers and volunteers

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
No matter what time of year, Dahlonega is the place to be during holidays.  Thousands of visitors, along with local residents routinely gather downtown for parades, expos, musical events and more.  And along with the crowds comes the necessity to keep everyone safe.