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Changes are most likely on the way to the old building at 40 North Grove Street as 7 Pie Pizzeria will soon be opening shop at the downtown site just off the square.

Changes are most likely on the way to the old building at 40 North Grove Street as 7 Pie Pizzeria will soon be opening shop at the downtown site just off the square.

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Historic Preservation Commission approves new pizzeria plan

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Silence met Ellen Mirakovits at the Dahlonega Historic Preservation Commission meeting when she asked if there was anyone in the room who was opposed to the design of the upcoming pizzeria on North Grove Street.
Sheriff Stacy Jarrard, Dennis Debbaudt and Dr. Lyndsy Macri (left to right) spoke to law enforcement officers and other public servants in the Parks & Rec meeting room last Wednesday.

Sheriff Stacy Jarrard, Dennis Debbaudt and Dr. Lyndsy Macri (left to right) spoke to law enforcement officers and other public servants in the Parks & Rec meeting room last Wednesday.

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Retired P.I. spreads autism awareness to officers

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
“I’ve been doing this for a long time,” Dennis Debbaudt said as he sat with The Nugget during a break in Tuesday’s autism awareness training session for public servants held at Parks & Rec.
The eventual opening of 7 Pie Pizzeria will likely include some renovations to its expected downtown home on North Grove Street.

The eventual opening of 7 Pie Pizzeria will likely include some renovations to its expected downtown home on North Grove Street.

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New pizzeria brings proposed changes to downtown building

Matt Aiken
Thursday, March 21, 2024
A literal sign of what’s to come in downtown Dahlonega popped up on North Grove Street last week in the form of a pole-mounted placard promising pizza.
The Lumpkin County High School Indians celebrate their big win after a penalty kick showdown with the Dawson County High School Tigers.

The Lumpkin County High School Indians celebrate their big win after a penalty kick showdown with the Dawson County High School Tigers.

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Thrilling overtime victory for LCHS girls soccer team over Dawson

Eligha Roper
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Lady Indians’ soccer team saw a gutsy effort against region rivals Dawson this week. The game was ultimately decided in extra time, coming down to a penalty kick shootout to declare the winners.
Early voting for the May 21 primary election will occur from April 29 to May 17 at the Elections and Voter Registration office at 56 Short Street.

Early voting for the May 21 primary election will occur from April 29 to May 17 at the Elections and Voter Registration office at 56 Short Street.

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Challengers emerge in local elections

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The deadline to qualify for the May 21 local primary and the November 5 general election in Lumpkin County officially ended at noon on Friday.
New FCA Area Representative Josh Haymore is looking to expand the ministry’s outreach on the University of North Georgia campus.

New FCA Area Representative Josh Haymore is looking to expand the ministry’s outreach on the University of North Georgia campus.

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FCA student ministry gains steam on UNG campus

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
For a decade, Josh Haymore enjoyed a high-paying career as a logistics broker until a combination of devastating personal tragedy and the intervention of an old acquaintance turned his life in an entirely new direction.
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.

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Tax Commissioner seeks reelection following prescription drug indictment

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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.

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RV park sewage plan protested at EPD hearing

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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.

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Pool rates and staffing costs to be voted on

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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

Matt Aiken
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Marley Stevens said she thought it was a mistake at first.