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The musical cast of Children of Eden will bring songs and spirituality to The Holly Theater for a series of performances that will run through August 2.

The musical cast of Children of Eden will bring songs and spirituality to The Holly Theater for a series of performances that will run through August 2.

Spirited act hits The Holly Theater stage

By David Zunker / The Nugget  --------------  If you somehow missed church this week, consider The Holly Theatre’s production of Children of Eden as a make-up session.
A local resident takes notes as Anita Anderson Spangler with Citizens for a Free Lumpkin speaks during a recent Homestead Property Tax Relief Seminar held in the library’s meeting room.

A local resident takes notes as Anita Anderson Spangler with Citizens for a Free Lumpkin speaks during a recent Homestead Property Tax Relief Seminar held in the library’s meeting room.

Property tax increases are topic at local meeting

Rising property tax assessments were the hot topic of discussion Friday evening during the last of three seminars hosted by resident Anita Anderson Spangler on behalf of Citizens for a Free Lumpkin.Spangler, who campaigned for District 3 Board of Commissioners during the May 19 Special Election,...
Smith Douglas representative Mike Beatty presents his proposal during last week's joint meeting at City Hall.

Smith Douglas representative Mike Beatty presents his proposal during last week's joint meeting at City Hall.

Affordable housing project is top topic at City meeting

“I think we have plenty of affordable housing in Lumpkin County,” said Mayor Sam Norton during a meeting last week at City Hall. “But what we don’t have is housing that’s affordable.” One developer is trying to do something about that.
Plenty of topics are on the table as committee members help chart out potential rules and regulations for Lumpkin County.

Plenty of topics are on the table as committee members help chart out potential rules and regulations for Lumpkin County.

Committee debates data center restrictions

Tighter restrictions on data centers are one of many hot-button topics being considered by a new government committee formed by the Board of Commissioners last month.The issue was brought to the fore at the end of that same meeting during the Public Comments portion, when resident Melvin Turner...
Members of the Dahlonega Planning Commission took a close look at ordinances that govern amplified noise and holiday lighting at a recent meeting.

Members of the Dahlonega Planning Commission took a close look at ordinances that govern amplified noise and holiday lighting at a recent meeting.

City eyes changes to noise and light ordinances

The City of Dahlonega is working to address some common resident complaints regarding noise and light emissions in the downtown area; that was one of the key takeaways following the July 7 public hearing of the Dahlonega Planning Commission.With member James Guy absent, the Commission voted 3-1 to...
Owner Kim Chapman stands in front of a breathtaking view at KC Bison Ranch as a herd of bison settle into the pasture below.

Owner Kim Chapman stands in front of a breathtaking view at KC Bison Ranch as a herd of bison settle into the pasture below.

Bison ranch ready for fundraising concert

The hills are alive with the sound of music, according to Rodgers & Hammerstein.
Scorching summer heat appears to have led to the death of a Gainesville man who was working in Dahlonega last week.

Scorching summer heat appears to have led to the death of a Gainesville man who was working in Dahlonega last week.

Heat-related fatality investigated

The summer heat hit hard last week as officials suspect that sky-rocketing temperatures may have led to the death of a 27-year-old landscaper who was working in Dahlonega on Wednesday.The tragic event occurred on the morning of July 1 when Deandre Keon Royster of Gainesville was reportedly overcome...
Officer Austin Brown and his K-9 partner Kade became close companions while working together for the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office. (file photo)

Officer Austin Brown and his K-9 partner Kade became close companions while working together for the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office. (file photo)

LCSO deputies saddened by sudden K-9 death

At first, Officer Austin Brown thought his K-9 partner Kade was in a deep sleep, “I thought he was sleeping hard,” he said. “He’s done it before.
Last Wednesday, representatives of the Vernon Jones campaign for Secretary of State filed a written request for a hand recount of the June 16 runoff election in Lumpkin County, citing unspecified “irregularities.” By Monday, that request had been formally withdrawn.

Last Wednesday, representatives of the Vernon Jones campaign for Secretary of State filed a written request for a hand recount of the June 16 runoff election in Lumpkin County, citing unspecified “irregularities.” By Monday, that request had been formally withdrawn.

Vote recount request withdrawn by candidate

The campaign of Secretary of State candidate Vernon Jones filed a number of requests for hand recounts in the state following the recent General Primary Runoff election.One of the counties hit with that petition was Lumpkin.
Recent improvements on the private property located at Castleberry Bridge include a renovated “beach” area featuring picnic tables and paid tube rentals.

Recent improvements on the private property located at Castleberry Bridge include a renovated “beach” area featuring picnic tables and paid tube rentals.

River rights debate continues over Etowah park

A tug-of-war between private property rights and recreational use of Georgia’s waterways continues to play out across the state, with no clear winners in sight.The murky legal conditions have left north Georgia property owners unclear about the extent to which they can restrict access to local...