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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.
Lumpkin County voters will choose between incumbent Stacy Jarrard and challenger Matt Cook in the race for sheriff.

Lumpkin County voters will choose between incumbent Stacy Jarrard and challenger Matt Cook in the race for sheriff.

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Sheriff’s race heats up as early voting is underway

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Who will be the next sheriff of Lumpkin County? That will be determined in the coming weeks, as early voting is currently underway in the race between incumbent Stacy Jarrard and challenger Matt Cook.
A fire team of Rangers from the U.S. Army’s 5th Ranger Training Battalion demonstrate a “fast rope” insertion from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Camp Frank D. Merrill on Saturday.

A fire team of Rangers from the U.S. Army’s 5th Ranger Training Battalion demonstrate a “fast rope” insertion from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Camp Frank D. Merrill on Saturday.

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Army Rangers wow visitors at annual open house

Keith Murden
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Mountain training is an essential part of becoming an Army Ranger.  And for decades that training has occurred right here in Dahlonega. Each year, the U.S.
This year’s BOC chairman race is between incumbent Chris Dockery and challenger Steve Shaw.

This year’s BOC chairman race is between incumbent Chris Dockery and challenger Steve Shaw.

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BOC Chairman candidate discusses future of county

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
It’s a two-man race for the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners Chair as incumbent Chris Dockery is currently facing off against challenger Steve Shaw this election cycle.
UNG President Michael Shannon and First Lady Jessica Shannon lead the way through the new gates on the drill field in Dahlonega. (Photo courtesy of UNG)

UNG President Michael Shannon and First Lady Jessica Shannon lead the way through the new gates on the drill field in Dahlonega. (Photo courtesy of UNG)

UNG drill field gets new gate & enhancements

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
An all-star group of University of North Georgia alumni marked the beginning of a new era for the Gen. William "Lipp" Livsey Drill Field last week. A total of 25 retired and active duty U.S.