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Currently, Satellite Industries has a facility (pictured) off of Ben Higgins Road in Dahlonega. Their new plant will be located on Fannie Russell Road, near Burnt Stand.

Currently, Satellite Industries has a facility (pictured) off of Ben Higgins Road in Dahlonega. Their new plant will be located on Fannie Russell Road, near Burnt Stand.

Local manufacturer Satellite Industries to add 80 jobs

Keith Murden
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Satellite Industries, a portable restroom manufacturer formerly known as PolyPortables, is looking to expand its operations in Lumpkin County, and the local Development Authority has agreed to lend a helping hand.
Chestatee Regional Library Director Leslie Clark and Business Manager Jonathan Smith present the local library's 2025 budget outlook to the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners.

Chestatee Regional Library Director Leslie Clark and Business Manager Jonathan Smith present the local library's 2025 budget outlook to the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners.

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Library seeks $37K boost in budget for upcoming year

Keith Murden
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Lumpkin County Library has requested five spending increases for fiscal year 2025, totaling $75,249. However, it appears that the County will appropriate only half of that amount.
New LCMS Assistant Principal Josh Chatham is excited to re-join the Lumpkin County school system.

New LCMS Assistant Principal Josh Chatham is excited to re-join the Lumpkin County school system.

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Middle school announces Chatham as new Assistant Principal

Keith Murden
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Lumpkin County School System welcomed back a familiar face recently as the middle school has announced the addition of Josh Chatham as their new Assistant Principal. Chatham will replace Brian Matthews, who recently became the new Lumpkin County High School principal.
27 on Park Boutique Hotel and Venue owner Dustin Kennedy is hoping for a variance that would allow for his sign to remain on the edge of this South Park Street property.

27 on Park Boutique Hotel and Venue owner Dustin Kennedy is hoping for a variance that would allow for his sign to remain on the edge of this South Park Street property.

Hotel sign could lead to fines from City

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
It all comes down to a matter of three feet and two inches for the owner of a recently renovated hotel in downtown Dahlonega. Last month, Dustin Kennedy was served notice that the sign in front of 27 on Park Boutique Hotel and Venue was too tall and out of compliance with City sign laws.
An image from the qPublic.net website shows parcel 064 065, where the new kayak takeout will be located. Heritage Drive cuts through the center of the property, with Chestatee River access visible on the south end.

An image from the qPublic.net website shows parcel 064 065, where the new kayak takeout will be located. Heritage Drive cuts through the center of the property, with Chestatee River access visible on the south end.

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Riverfront business site approved for Commissioner

Keith Murden
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Commissioner Rhett Stringer made a voluntary appearance before the County Planning Commission last Monday to hear any public concerns with a proposed expansion of his business Chestatee River Adventures.  Stringer plans to add an auxiliary kayak take-out and parking area on a separate 4.
Parks & Rec Manager Tim Towe (center) reviews summer sports registration with members of the Citizens Advisory Committee at Pinetree Recreation Center.

Parks & Rec Manager Tim Towe (center) reviews summer sports registration with members of the Citizens Advisory Committee at Pinetree Recreation Center.

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Parks & Rec surge in signups a ‘good problem’

Keith Murden
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Lumpkin County Parks & Recreation department has experienced a surge in sign-ups for its athletic programs in the wake of recent sports successes within the school system.
Dahlonega City Council members recently approved a new ordinance that will regulate wall signs while allowing for more freedom for holiday inflatables.

Dahlonega City Council members recently approved a new ordinance that will regulate wall signs while allowing for more freedom for holiday inflatables.

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Wall signs (murals) banned by new City law, but inflatables OK

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Murals are out and holiday inflatables are in after the Dahlonega City Council officially signed off on a new ordinance regulating businesses and homes within the city limits.
A map created by Lose Design in 2020 depicts the Final Master Plan for the Yahoola Creek Reservoir. Among other changes, an interior parking lot depicted on the map may be relocated closer to Rock House Road.

A map created by Lose Design in 2020 depicts the Final Master Plan for the Yahoola Creek Reservoir. Among other changes, an interior parking lot depicted on the map may be relocated closer to Rock House Road.

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Reservoir road plan revisited by County

Keith Murden
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Parking facilities on the east side of the Lake Zwerner reservoir property were once again on the agenda at last week’s Board of Commissioners work session.
Plenty of postal problems in many towns around Georgia have stemmed from staffing issues at the new Palmetto distribution center. (photo by Matt Aiken)

Plenty of postal problems in many towns around Georgia have stemmed from staffing issues at the new Palmetto distribution center. (photo by Matt Aiken)

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Postal problems in state draw political pressure

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
By Dave Williams & Matt Aiken / Capitol Beat News & The Nugget  ------------  If you’re an out-of-town subscriber, then it’s possible past copies of The Nugget spent an inordinate amount of time in the now infamous Palmetto center of the United States Postal Service’s (USPS).
The Nugget earned several individual first place awards from the Georgia Press Association for a broad range of reporting-related categories.

The Nugget earned several individual first place awards from the Georgia Press Association for a broad range of reporting-related categories.

Nugget named top paper at Georgia Press Awards

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
It was a generally excellent night for The Dahlonega Nugget at the annual Georgia Press Association Awards last Friday as the local newspaper took top honors for the year, including 17 individual awards and an elusive first place for General Excellence.