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Dr. Trent Conner points out a red survey flag marking the limit of disturbance for a potential two-lane paved road that would run behind his Rock House Road property.

Dr. Trent Conner points out a red survey flag marking the limit of disturbance for a potential two-lane paved road that would run behind his Rock House Road property.

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New reservoir road plan debated by County

Keith Murden
Thursday, May 23, 2024
As retired Dahlonega dentist Dr. Trent Conner trudged through the woods behind his house last week, he paused for a moment to wipe the sweat off of his brow and to ask a rhetorical question. “I’ve been living here for 35 years,” Conner said of his 20.
An 11-foot-tall four-sided clock will soon stand on the south side of the Public Square thanks to a recent donation from the Sunrise Rotary Club.

An 11-foot-tall four-sided clock will soon stand on the south side of the Public Square thanks to a recent donation from the Sunrise Rotary Club.

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Clock donated by Rotary to be displayed downtown

Matt Aiken
Thursday, May 23, 2024
It’s all about time for the Sunrise Rotary Club and the City of Dahlonega. That’s the idea behind a significant donation from the local club which will soon provide for a $27,000 four-sided post clock on the south side of the Public Square.
Shawn Mullins (center) is pictured along with band mates Patrick Blanchard on electric guitar and Tom "Panda" Ryan on bass on the stage of The Holly Theater.

Shawn Mullins (center) is pictured along with band mates Patrick Blanchard on electric guitar and Tom "Panda" Ryan on bass on the stage of The Holly Theater.

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Shawn Mullins rocks Holly Theater stage in return to Dahlonega

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins, known to audiences around the world, returned to Dahlonega last weekend to play to a sold-out crowd at The Holly Theater.
Multiple meeting-goers were eager to take to the podium at City Hall last Monday as they shared their thoughts on the proposed sign ordinance that could regulate holiday inflatables and wall signs.

Multiple meeting-goers were eager to take to the podium at City Hall last Monday as they shared their thoughts on the proposed sign ordinance that could regulate holiday inflatables and wall signs.

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Fate of murals undecided after City hearing postponed

Matt Aiken
Thursday, May 16, 2024
A public hearing scheduled to discuss significant changes to the City sign ordinance was postponed at the last minute last Monday. But the public still had plenty to say about it.
A surprise appearance of the Northern Lights above Lumpkin County resulted in many colorful pictures of the solar storm, including this one by Keith Krayanek who was able to snap a shot of the pinkish tinged-sky over his Ben Higgins Road residence.

A surprise appearance of the Northern Lights above Lumpkin County resulted in many colorful pictures of the solar storm, including this one by Keith Krayanek who was able to snap a shot of the pinkish tinged-sky over his Ben Higgins Road residence.

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Sudden solar storm lights up the night

Matt Aiken
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Northern Lights put on a southern show over the weekend as a solar storm lit up the night above Dahlonega and beyond. It was an ultra-rare astronomical event that took many by surprise, as waves of pinkish light illuminated the darkened skies as far south as Florida.
Emilyn Slemons has been chosen to participate in the Fulbright Summer Institute Program in Wales.

Emilyn Slemons has been chosen to participate in the Fulbright Summer Institute Program in Wales.

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University scholar headed for Wales

Keith Murden
Thursday, May 16, 2024
University of North Georgia sophomore student Emilyn Slemons has been selected as one of only eight students to earn a spot on the prestigious Fulbright Summer Institute Program at Aberystwyth University in Wales, U.K.
Incumbent Dr. Bobby Mayfield (pictured, right) is facing two challengers for the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat. Challenger Jeramy Nye showed up at the debate. The other challenger, Matthew Cootware, was not in attendance.

Incumbent Dr. Bobby Mayfield (pictured, right) is facing two challengers for the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat. Challenger Jeramy Nye showed up at the debate. The other challenger, Matthew Cootware, was not in attendance.

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Candidates for County Commissioner clash at latest debate

Keith Murden
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
With early voting already underway in the county, two of the three candidates for District 2 Commissioner huddled last Tuesday at the public library meeting room for a debate hosted by the Lumpkin County Democrats.  Incumbent Commissioner Dr.
Voters can cast their early ballot at the Lumpkin County Elections Office at 56 Short Street.

Voters can cast their early ballot at the Lumpkin County Elections Office at 56 Short Street.

Early voting is now officially underway in Primary

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Week One of Early Voting is in the books.  As of Wednesday, May 8, a total of 1,324 ballots have been cast in the race that will ultimately decide a variety of local offices including the Lumpkin County Sheriff, County Chairman and District 2 County Commissioner.
Dahlonega/Lumpkin County Tourism Director Sam McDuffie is ready to welcome spring travelers to the Visitors Center.

Dahlonega/Lumpkin County Tourism Director Sam McDuffie is ready to welcome spring travelers to the Visitors Center.

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What’s the new plan for growth in local tourism?

Keith Murden
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Sam McDuffie is leading the marketing efforts for Lumpkin County’s thriving tourism industry, and community outreach is one of four main pillars of his strategy going forward.
Helping to unveil the new Discover Dahlonega mural were (back row, from left) UNG student Grace Witkowski, UNG student Joanna Zwemke, DDA Main Street Manager Skyler Alexander and DDA Director Ariel Alexander. (Front row, from left) UNG student Stephanie Leyva and UNG student Alexis Phillips.

Helping to unveil the new Discover Dahlonega mural were (back row, from left) UNG student Grace Witkowski, UNG student Joanna Zwemke, DDA Main Street Manager Skyler Alexander and DDA Director Ariel Alexander. (Front row, from left) UNG student Stephanie Leyva and UNG student Alexis Phillips.

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College art students paint mobile mural for Dahlonega

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
A large crowd gathered under the Hancock Park pavilion last week to celebrate the unveiling of a new piece of art. But this is no ordinary painting, as the multi-sectioned masterpiece is designed to be mobile, so it can be seen by visitors in the downtown area.