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The office of the Lumpkin County Tax Commissioner is up for election, as incumbent Mike Young is running unopposed.

The office of the Lumpkin County Tax Commissioner is up for election, as incumbent Mike Young is running unopposed.

Tax Commissioner seeks reelection following prescription drug indictment

By Keith Murden & Matt Aiken / The Nugget     ----     Lumpkin County Tax Commissioner Mike Young, who was recently indicted on a trio of drug-related charges, will also run unopposed for reelection, according to county reports.
Dahlonega resident Katherine James, a staunch opponent of the DiVine Village RV park, discusses potential environmental impacts of the project as representatives of the Georgia EPD look on.

Dahlonega resident Katherine James, a staunch opponent of the DiVine Village RV park, discusses potential environmental impacts of the project as representatives of the Georgia EPD look on.

RV park sewage plan protested at EPD hearing

A sizable crowd of concerned citizens, and even a few local elected officials, turned out Thursday night for a Georgia Environmental Protection Division [EPD] hearing held in the main Parks & Rec meeting room.
Construction continues at the Pinetree Recreation Center; County Manager Alan Ours said a May 11 grand opening for the facility is anticipated, weather permitting.

Construction continues at the Pinetree Recreation Center; County Manager Alan Ours said a May 11 grand opening for the facility is anticipated, weather permitting.

Pool rates and staffing costs to be voted on

At a special work session on Thursday, the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners discussed a detailed proposal from Pinetree Recreation Center Manager Jared Ray regarding fees and staffing needs for the new aquatic center opening this summer.
After being accused for receiving AI assistance on her recent paper, UNG student Marley Stevens took to TikTok with a post that gained millions of views and caught the attention of multiple media outlets.

After being accused for receiving AI assistance on her recent paper, UNG student Marley Stevens took to TikTok with a post that gained millions of views and caught the attention of multiple media outlets.

UNG student fights accusation of using AI on assignment

Marley Stevens said she thought it was a mistake at first.
Commissioner Tucker Greene (left), who also served on the County’s recycling committee, elaborates on the group’s recommendations during a recent work session alongside Commissioner Dr. Bobby Mayfield.

Commissioner Tucker Greene (left), who also served on the County’s recycling committee, elaborates on the group’s recommendations during a recent work session alongside Commissioner Dr. Bobby Mayfield.

Recycling revamp will get another look by BOC

In an unexpected turn of events, the Lumpkin Board of Commissioners voted last Tuesday night to table measures that would have effectively implemented the recommendations of the County’s own recycling committee.
Steve Alexander has a new honor to add to his résumé as the Dahlonega resident has been selected for the Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame.

Steve Alexander has a new honor to add to his résumé as the Dahlonega resident has been selected for the Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame.

Fantasy sports Hall of Fame is a reality for Alexander

Technically, Steve Alexander is not a doctor. But in the world of fantasy sports, the man known by many as “Dr. A” might as well have a PhD in all things NBA.
Lumpkin County Superintendent Sharon Head cuts a ceremonial ribbon in the College & Career Academy’s agricultural lab as local school board members, elected officials and project managers look on.

Lumpkin County Superintendent Sharon Head cuts a ceremonial ribbon in the College & Career Academy’s agricultural lab as local school board members, elected officials and project managers look on.

High school's new College & Career Academy open for business

The long-awaited College & Career Academy [CCA] building on the Lumpkin County High School campus officially opened its doors last week, bringing with it an agricultural lab, culinary arts suite and welding stations, as well as remote support spaces for administrators.
LCHS Principal Billy Kirk has been named sole finalist for the position of Superintendent of Commerce City Schools.

LCHS Principal Billy Kirk has been named sole finalist for the position of Superintendent of Commerce City Schools.

LCHS Principal Kirk tabbed as next leader for Commerce school system

It appears that Lumpkin County High School Principal Billy Kirk will be moving on to a new stage in his prolific educational career, as Kirk was recently named sole finalist to become the next Superintendent of the Commerce City School System.
The Tek84 body scanner measures 3 feet x 6 feet, which the company claims is “the smallest operational footprint in the industry,” and is easily relocatable.

The Tek84 body scanner measures 3 feet x 6 feet, which the company claims is “the smallest operational footprint in the industry,” and is easily relocatable.

Body scanner planned for detention center

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners appears ready to approve the purchase of a new high tech security device, the Tek84 Intercept Body Scanner, at their regular session next week.
The Conner Memorial Garden is now an official city park as the Dahlonega City Council recently approved the purchase of the .16 acre parcel of downtown green space for a total of $200,000.

The Conner Memorial Garden is now an official city park as the Dahlonega City Council recently approved the purchase of the .16 acre parcel of downtown green space for a total of $200,000.

Downtown park property purchased by City

The City of Dahlonega officially has a new downtown park. And it will look a lot like a current downtown park. Conner Memorial Garden, located on the corner of Warwick and North Chestatee streets, has been purchased by the City for a total of $200,000.