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Winter Sports Special

Winter Sports Special

Winter Sports Special Section now available

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Local athletes form Lumpkin County High School and Lumpkin County Middle School are giving it their all this season! This week, The Nugget brings you the team photos, rosters and schedules inside our January 3 print edition, as well as in the E-edition.
The Federal Trade Commission has warned of a reoccurring phone scam in which callers impersonate local officers in an attempt to obtain cash or gift cards.

The Federal Trade Commission has warned of a reoccurring phone scam in which callers impersonate local officers in an attempt to obtain cash or gift cards.

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Phone scammers are impersonating officers

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Lt. Alan Roach did not spend his holidays calling locals and asking for money. But someone claiming to be him did. “It’s usually about every six months, three of four people will contact me and say ‘Hey just so you know, they’re using your name,’” said Roach.
LCHS junior Wyatt Windham practices on the newly-surfaced high school track. The standout athlete said the new surface should help prevent injuries and allow runners to wear the proper track cleats for racing.

LCHS junior Wyatt Windham practices on the newly-surfaced high school track. The standout athlete said the new surface should help prevent injuries and allow runners to wear the proper track cleats for racing.

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New track surface is ready for running at high school

Keith Murden
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Local track and field athletes have some new motivation to lace up their running shoes next spring, as the Lumpkin County High School track has been successfully resurfaced for the first time since 2007.
Media Specialist Jessica Conner has been selected as the 2025 Teacher of the Year representing Cottrell Elementary School.

Media Specialist Jessica Conner has been selected as the 2025 Teacher of the Year representing Cottrell Elementary School.

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Conner honored as CES top teacher

Keith Murden
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
According to Principal Stacie Gerrells, Media Specialist Jessica Conner is simply “the best of the best.” That goes a long way in explaining how Conner has managed to earn her third Teacher of the Year award in Lumpkin County. “It’s always such a fun, sweet surprise,” Conner said.
Sculptures promoting children’s literacy decorate the entrance to the Lumpkin County Library. Lumpkin Literacy plans to host a “Family Read In” event at the library on March 7, 2024.

Sculptures promoting children’s literacy decorate the entrance to the Lumpkin County Library. Lumpkin Literacy plans to host a “Family Read In” event at the library on March 7, 2024.

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Donation can help child literacy in Lumpkin

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The benefits of growing up with a love of reading are far ranging—from sparking a child’s imagination to better success in school; ability to train for a career, whether in college or the trades; and perhaps most importantly, passing on a love of reading and learning to a new generation, thus...
During the recent City Council public hearing, consultant Logan Moye, left, and zoning attorney Ethan Underwood discuss the proposal that could bring a 228-unit townhome development to a 62.77 acre plot just off of Pinetree Way in downtown Dahlonega.

During the recent City Council public hearing, consultant Logan Moye, left, and zoning attorney Ethan Underwood discuss the proposal that could bring a 228-unit townhome development to a 62.77 acre plot just off of Pinetree Way in downtown Dahlonega.

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Development proposal haunted by traffic woes

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The biggest roadblock to a proposed 228-unit townhome development on Pinetree Way could be the surrounding roads themselves. Mainly, Dahlonega City Council members and local citizens are concerned about adding more traffic to an already car-clogged Morrison Moore Parkway.
Dr. Jon Melhferber displays the 2023 Christmas In Dahlonega collector’s ornament he helped design.

Dr. Jon Melhferber displays the 2023 Christmas In Dahlonega collector’s ornament he helped design.

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Christmas ornament design shaped by professor Mehlferber

Keith Murden
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
For the last eight years University of North Georgia professor Dr. Jon Mehlferber has volunteered to share holiday cheer while helping to preserve local history for future generations. In other words, this is not your typical holiday commitment.
A construction worker labors outside the new Lumpkin County College & Career Academy building on the LCHS campus.

A construction worker labors outside the new Lumpkin County College & Career Academy building on the LCHS campus.

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New LCHS building nears deadline for construction

Keith Murden
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
It’s crunch time at the site of the College & Career Academy on the Lumpkin County High School campus. Crews are working furiously to have the facility open in time for the start of the next semester in January of 2024.
Current Deputy Superintendent of Lumpkin County Schools Sharon Head will be elevated to the role of Superintendent on January 1, 2024, replacing Dr. Rob Brown.

Current Deputy Superintendent of Lumpkin County Schools Sharon Head will be elevated to the role of Superintendent on January 1, 2024, replacing Dr. Rob Brown.

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Sharon Head readies for Lumpkin superintendent role

Keith Murden
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Sharon Head has been in the Lumpkin County school system for nearly her entire life, starting with her days as a kindergarten student.
Dr. Rob Brown carefully packs his keepsakes in preparation for his retirement as Lumpkin’s superintendent.

Dr. Rob Brown carefully packs his keepsakes in preparation for his retirement as Lumpkin’s superintendent.

Brown to retire as Lumpkin's superintendent

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
On a weekday morning at the Lumpkin County School System home office, Dr. Rob Brown was still conducting business as usual. But soon Brown will pursue a different daily routine—that of retirement.