Authorities are on the look-out for Grant Matthew Caldwell, who managed to escape into the Chattahoochee National Forest following a vehicle chase last Wednesday afternoon.

City election early voting turnout has seen a sluggish start at the election office at 56 Short Street.

Over the last two years the charity theft case involving two local officials has seen multiple motions filed at the Lumpkin County Justice Center.

Do you have a great photo of a lake in the northeast Georgia area? Your winter-themed picture could be selected for the cover of the next edition of Lake Living magazine.

According to recently released statistics, 99.5 percent of the Class of 2023 graduated from Lumpkin County High School. That result earned Lumpkin the second highest graduation rate in the state.

Business owner Abigail Camilleri and her local pup Dilly, celebrate their one year anniversary of opening up their shop on the Public Square.

A preliminary artist’s rendering depicts a dual gate that may be added at the east entrance to the drill field on the UNG campus. The gate will be largely ceremonial, however, as the area is expected to remain open to the public except during corps activities.

Alton and Janice Jarrard have been selected to serve as this year’s Gold Rush King and Queen.

NOA, Lumpkin and Dawson counties' shelter program for victims of domestic violence, hosted a Yoga Day at Accent Cellars last week as part of their effort to increase awareness and make a change during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They will also have a booth at Gold Rush this weekend with information to share.

Superintendent Dr. Rob Brown praised the Lumpkin County teachers and administrators for their work in preparing students for high stakes assessments.