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The recently-updated County Code of Ordinances is available online at https://library.municode.com/ga/lumpkin_county/codes/code_of_ordinances.

The recently-updated County Code of Ordinances is available online at https://library.municode.com/ga/lumpkin_county/codes/code_of_ordinances.

County Commission hears noise ordinance feedback

Online confusion was apparently responsible for uneven enforcement of the new amplified sound ordinance passed by the County in December of 2023.
New daycare and pre-K services will be offered in the front of the former Lumpkin County Elementary School building, next to the Healthy Kids+ medical clinic.

New daycare and pre-K services will be offered in the front of the former Lumpkin County Elementary School building, next to the Healthy Kids+ medical clinic.

New daycare on the way for school system

At the last work session of the Lumpkin County Board of Education, members heard a presentation from Dr. Libby Bicknell, the Director in charge of brand new daycare and pre-K services set to open their doors with the next school year.
Incumbents (from left) County Commission Chairman Chris Dockery, Commissioner Tucker Greene, Commissioner Dr. Bobby Mayfield and Sheriff Stacy Jarrard celebrate big wins following the May 21st General Primary.

Incumbents (from left) County Commission Chairman Chris Dockery, Commissioner Tucker Greene, Commissioner Dr. Bobby Mayfield and Sheriff Stacy Jarrard celebrate big wins following the May 21st General Primary.

Local election sees incumbents fend off all challengers in primary

A group of around 30 interested citizens and candidates gathered at the election office on Short Street Tuesday to view results after polls closed on the May 21 General Primary. At close to 9 p.m.
The Captain Jesse McDonald house may be moved from Yahoola Creek Park to property on Highway 19 North, past Stone Pile.

The Captain Jesse McDonald house may be moved from Yahoola Creek Park to property on Highway 19 North, past Stone Pile.

Historic Civil War-era house could get new home

A historic dwelling from the 1800s may be making a big move from its original location in Yahoola Creek Park to a new home north of town.
Veterans Hal Williams (left) and Chuck Windham peel back a camouflage covering to reveal the new Vietnam Memorial monument.

Veterans Hal Williams (left) and Chuck Windham peel back a camouflage covering to reveal the new Vietnam Memorial monument.

New monument unveiled during Lumpkin County Memorial Day ceremony

Local residents braved early thunderstorms on Monday to commemorate Memorial Day and honor service members and their families. Organizers made the decision to move the 10 a.m. program into the lobby of the old courthouse due to the heavy morning rain.
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.

New reservoir road plan debated by County

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.

Clock donated by Rotary to be displayed downtown

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.

Shawn Mullins rocks Holly Theater stage in return to Dahlonega

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.

Fate of murals undecided after City hearing postponed

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.

Sudden solar storm lights up the night

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.