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New restauranteurs Ryan Reagin, left, and Tracy Huggins take a quick break from their busy day on the outdoor patio of the new Public House Kitchen & Cocktails.

New restauranteurs Ryan Reagin, left, and Tracy Huggins take a quick break from their busy day on the outdoor patio of the new Public House Kitchen & Cocktails.

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Local restaurant gets new personality and menu

Keith Murden
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Public House Kitchen & Cocktails is finally open to the public. The brand new American fusion restaurant, located on North Grove Street, stands on the same site that the popular Wagon Wheel Restaurant occupied for 45 years until owner Ronnie Fortner retired in 2022.
Pickleball players (foreground, from left) Tracie Grizzle and Sally Trapnell face off against the team of (background, from left) Dennis Weinman and Phyllis Gailey on an indoor court at Lumpkin County Parks & Rec.

Pickleball players (foreground, from left) Tracie Grizzle and Sally Trapnell face off against the team of (background, from left) Dennis Weinman and Phyllis Gailey on an indoor court at Lumpkin County Parks & Rec.

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Pickleball club welcomes new players

Keith Murden
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
It has been nearly seven years since Sally Trapnell took her first pickleball lesson at a club in White County where her daughter-in-law’s parents play.  After a single lesson, Trapnell went from an admitted pickleball skeptic to a devoted participant.
Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard said they have received reports of phone scammers calling people who were on the jury list and telling them they missed jury duty in an effort to coerce fraudulent payment to the scammers.

Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard said they have received reports of phone scammers calling people who were on the jury list and telling them they missed jury duty in an effort to coerce fraudulent payment to the scammers.

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Phone scammers target newspaper jury lists

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Phone scammers have been paying close attention to local jury duty lists in hopes of making a quick, dishonest buck off the public record information, according to investigators with the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
Dr. Doug Frank began his presentation at the Lumpkin County Library by noting that at least one attendee had learned of the event from reading local letters to the editor. “If you don’t want people to find out about something, don’t object to it in the media,” Frank told the audience.

Dr. Doug Frank began his presentation at the Lumpkin County Library by noting that at least one attendee had learned of the event from reading local letters to the editor. “If you don’t want people to find out about something, don’t object to it in the media,” Frank told the audience.

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Controversial event spotlights library policy on meetings

Keith Murden
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A traveling speaker with a history of provocative statements about the integrity of U.S.
The race for City Council is officially on after eight local candidates qualified to run for office last week.

The race for City Council is officially on after eight local candidates qualified to run for office last week.

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City Council seats contested by eight candidates

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
An eventful qualifying week at City Hall saw a total of eight city residents officially enter the race for the Dahlonega City Council. The match ups include Johnny Blaze Ariemma and Erin Seng in a race for Post 4.
NGMA member Ron Gaynor explains the basics of lift, weight, drag and thrust to Judah Payne, 7, Noah Wade, 14, and Trevor Wade during the club’s recent Junior Flight Academy event.

NGMA member Ron Gaynor explains the basics of lift, weight, drag and thrust to Judah Payne, 7, Noah Wade, 14, and Trevor Wade during the club’s recent Junior Flight Academy event.

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High flying hobby ready for takeoff at local club

Keith Murden
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
“Who wants to fly one of these models?” asked Bob Roe as he began a brief lecture on the basics of remote control airplanes. Excited hands shot into the air from students of varying ages as they gathered around a table strewn with model parts. “Are you sure?
Paul Travis Williams’ first appearance in court took place in 2017 after the then-director of Wahsega 4-H Center was arrested in the midst of a GBI investigation.

Paul Travis Williams’ first appearance in court took place in 2017 after the then-director of Wahsega 4-H Center was arrested in the midst of a GBI investigation.

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Former camp director will receive prison time

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Nearly six years after his arrest, Paul Travis Williams, 54, has been convicted in a case in which the once prominent community member was accused of downloading “volumes” of child pornography, according to District Attorney Jeff Langley.
Lumpkin Schools Superintendent Dr. Rob Brown was one of four leaders of local educational institutions who were on hand last week to speak at the Chamber’s annual State of Education event. Also present were new UNG President Dr. Michael Shannon, Mountain Ed Charter High School Interim Superintendent Stan Davis, and Lanier Technical College President Tim McDonald.

Lumpkin Schools Superintendent Dr. Rob Brown was one of four leaders of local educational institutions who were on hand last week to speak at the Chamber’s annual State of Education event. Also present were new UNG President Dr. Michael Shannon, Mountain Ed Charter High School Interim Superintendent Stan Davis, and Lanier Technical College President Tim McDonald.

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Education event highlights successes and opportunities

Keith Murden
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Superintendent Dr. Rob Brown announced Lumpkin County’s 2025 Teachers of the Year during his remarks at the annual State of Education Luncheon last Thursday.  The sold-out event at Parks and Rec was hosted by the Dahlonega-Lumpkin Chamber of Commerce.
Potential party-goers and local motorists alike were greeted with a ramped up law enforcement presence Saturday night prior to the normally rowdy back-to-school block party at a local apartment complex. (Photo submitted)

Potential party-goers and local motorists alike were greeted with a ramped up law enforcement presence Saturday night prior to the normally rowdy back-to-school block party at a local apartment complex. (Photo submitted)

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Party tamed by law enforcement checkpoints

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
A back-to-school block party with a reputation for wildness was much tamer than usual this year after a multi-agency law enforcement effort on Saturday night.
Students grapple with their rolling partners during a lively session at Dahlonega Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Students grapple with their rolling partners during a lively session at Dahlonega Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

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Jiu Jitsu gym teaches practical self defense

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
By Dylan Henschen / The Nugget    ------------    As another class began at Dahlonega Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, students stretched and prepared for their hour-long, intense session.