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Dahlonega City Council member Johnny Ariemma speaks to attendees at the recent council meeting at City Hall.

Dahlonega City Council member Johnny Ariemma speaks to attendees at the recent council meeting at City Hall.

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SPLOST percentage split agreed on by County & City

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
By Matt Aiken & Keith Murden / The Nugget  ------------------  A multi-million dollar sales tax agreement between the City and County has been finalized and is heading to a ballot near you.
The Lumpkin County varsity football team will take on several new opponents when the 2024 season arrives.

The Lumpkin County varsity football team will take on several new opponents when the 2024 season arrives.

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Lumpkin football unveils 2024 schedule

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
By Eligha Roper The Nugget The Lumpkin County High School football team released their highly anticipated 2024-25 season schedule.
Alexus Newsome's two-year-old terrier-mix, Luna, will soon undergo surgery after she was reportedly shot by a neighbor last Wednesday. A Go Fund Me account has been set up to help with the veterinary bills. (Submitted photo)

Alexus Newsome's two-year-old terrier-mix, Luna, will soon undergo surgery after she was reportedly shot by a neighbor last Wednesday. A Go Fund Me account has been set up to help with the veterinary bills. (Submitted photo)

Dog shooting results in felony charge

Matt Aiken
Thursday, January 25, 2024
A local man is facing a felony charge, with more charges possibly on the way, after he reportedly shot two of his neighbor’s dogs last week.
Evening visitors in Spartanburg, South Carolina view The Wall That Heals during a stop on the popular exhibit’s 2023 tour. The wall will visit Dahlonega at the end of October. (Submitted photo)

Evening visitors in Spartanburg, South Carolina view The Wall That Heals during a stop on the popular exhibit’s 2023 tour. The wall will visit Dahlonega at the end of October. (Submitted photo)

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Mobile Vietnam memorial wall to be displayed in Dahlonega

Keith Murden
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Residents of North Georgia who have not yet had an opportunity to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. can look forward to a similarly moving experience this fall.
Local election officials (from left) Brittani Conner, Robin McIntosh and Crystal Dozier use a poll pad to activate ballot cards for testing ahead of the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary.

Local election officials (from left) Brittani Conner, Robin McIntosh and Crystal Dozier use a poll pad to activate ballot cards for testing ahead of the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary.

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Local voting system undergoes extensive election checkup

Keith Murden
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The Lumpkin County department of Elections and Voter Registration is ramping up preparations for the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary (PPP).
Blackburn Elementary School is set to receive a $2.4 million facelift that will include a brand new membrane roof and a more efficient HVAC system.

Blackburn Elementary School is set to receive a $2.4 million facelift that will include a brand new membrane roof and a more efficient HVAC system.

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Elementary school due for $2.4 million upgrade

Keith Murden
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
During the first regular meeting under new Superintendent of Schools Sharon Head, the Lumpkin County School Board approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $2,408,636 for long-awaited renovations to the roof and HVAC system of Blackburn Elementary School.
Noah the emu is pictured walking with the assistance of her custom, 3D printed prosthetic device.

Noah the emu is pictured walking with the assistance of her custom, 3D printed prosthetic device.

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3D printing technology gives emu second chance

Keith Murden
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Two University of North Georgia staff members in the news last year are back, this time in a new story that merges animals and state-of-the-art technology.  In December, The Nugget published two articles on the saga of an escaped emu named Ark, or “Arkie.
Margo Booth, whose home backs up to the Squaretail property, explains her objections to the proposed development.

Margo Booth, whose home backs up to the Squaretail property, explains her objections to the proposed development.

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City holds off on approval of new Alicia Lane duplexs

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
By Matt Aiken & Keith Murden / The Nugget   ------------   Traffic worries are creating a significant speed bump for the developers of a proposed high-end townhome complex on Crown Mountain.
The EPD has stated that due to receiving significant interest in the draft permit, they will schedule a public hearing via Zoom for the end of February.

The EPD has stated that due to receiving significant interest in the draft permit, they will schedule a public hearing via Zoom for the end of February.

RV park proposal causes controversy

Keith Murden
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The DiVine Village RV & Cabin Resort is back in the spotlight, after a public notice published in The Nugget prompted several readers to pen fresh letters to the editor on the subject. At least two iterations of the project at 3084 Town Creek Church Road have been discussed over the last two years.