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Members of the Six Gap Organizing Committee, from left, Mea Inglehart, Joe Coddington and Robb Nichols work on the new logo for their 6G2 Gravel Ride. They hope to expand the Six Gap brand to include five races throughout the year.

Members of the Six Gap Organizing Committee, from left, Mea Inglehart, Joe Coddington and Robb Nichols work on the new logo for their 6G2 Gravel Ride. They hope to expand the Six Gap brand to include five races throughout the year.

Six Gap crew looks to expand to multiple events

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Six Gap bike ride is famous for its on-the-road challenges, but now cyclists are going to see some new options. A lineup of new rides are being planned that will take cyclists into the woods around Lumpkin County.
The City of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County are in an ongoing dispute over ownership of a piece of property at the site of the downtown Fire Station and the cell phone tower.

The City of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County are in an ongoing dispute over ownership of a piece of property at the site of the downtown Fire Station and the cell phone tower.

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City/County lawsuit continues as legal fees add up

Keith Murden
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Legal bills continue to mount in the ongoing dispute between the City of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County over ownership of a piece of property at 57A Pinetree Way.
A crowd gathers in the sanctuary of Dahlonega United Methodist Church on August 6 as an overwhelming majority of the members ultimately voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.

A crowd gathers in the sanctuary of Dahlonega United Methodist Church on August 6 as an overwhelming majority of the members ultimately voted to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.

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Methodist church split looms after LGBTQ vote

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Church services were over by several hours, but with rain falling and parking hard to find, a steady stream of people huddled under umbrellas and made their way to Dahlonega United Methodist Church (DUMC) Aug. 6.
On the set of their new short film, which will conclude the upcoming Night at the Movies event, are (from left) director Brad Kennedy, visual effects editor Ellis Treece, intern and UGA film major Savannah Sabol and director Luke Pilgrim.

On the set of their new short film, which will conclude the upcoming Night at the Movies event, are (from left) director Brad Kennedy, visual effects editor Ellis Treece, intern and UGA film major Savannah Sabol and director Luke Pilgrim.

Sozo Bear Film Festival will return to The Holly Aug. 18

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The local movie-producing team at Sozo Bear Films has gone into the science fiction realm for their latest effort. Their film Melody Skylark and the Cosmic Soup features plenty of crafty staging and expert special effects to result in a mix of comedy and inspiration.
Officials are looking to stay ahead of the expected increase in demand resulting from the new Northeast Georgia Medical Center and other projects at the end of Highway 400.

Officials are looking to stay ahead of the expected increase in demand resulting from the new Northeast Georgia Medical Center and other projects at the end of Highway 400.

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$11 million awarded for wastewater treatment on GA400 Corridor

Keith Murden
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
On Monday the Lumpkin County Development Authority announced its acceptance of a $11,275,000 state grant awarded by the office of Governor Brian Kemp.
Kevin Jackson, FNP-C, is ready to see his next patient at the new Healthy Kids+ clinic. The facility, located in the former Lumpkin Elementary offices, is designed to meet primary health care needs for students, teachers and parents in the local school system.

Kevin Jackson, FNP-C, is ready to see his next patient at the new Healthy Kids+ clinic. The facility, located in the former Lumpkin Elementary offices, is designed to meet primary health care needs for students, teachers and parents in the local school system.

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Medical clinic opens at old elementary building

Keith Murden
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
A new health care provider dedicated to serving students, faculty and parents in the local school system has moved into the offices of what used to be Lumpkin Elementary School.
Dr. Michael P. "Mike" Shannon is settling in to his new role as the next president of the University of North Georgia. He succeeds Dr. Bonita Jacobs, who retired earlier this summer.

Dr. Michael P. "Mike" Shannon is settling in to his new role as the next president of the University of North Georgia. He succeeds Dr. Bonita Jacobs, who retired earlier this summer.

New UNG president looks forward to connecting with campus and community

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Michael Shannon isn’t in the building business, he is in the business of building leaders.  It’s one of the main goals for the new University of North Georgia president, who took office just a month ago.  The retired Army Lieutenant Colonel seems to have found a good match for this pursuit.
Both the Lumpkin County Commission and the Dahlonega City Council have likely avoided raising the millage rate this year.

Both the Lumpkin County Commission and the Dahlonega City Council have likely avoided raising the millage rate this year.

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Millage rate will stay steady for City and County

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
By Keith Murden & Matt Aiken / The Nugget     ------------------    Nobody looks forward to a tax bill, but both the City of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners have taken steps to ease some of the burden on local wallets by producing budgets that will not increase the millage rate...
Local artist Mia Dierkes, second from left, takes to the stage in Memphis, Tennessee to close out the Acoustic Music Project.

Local artist Mia Dierkes, second from left, takes to the stage in Memphis, Tennessee to close out the Acoustic Music Project.

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Recent LCHS graduate releases homegrown music

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
By Dylan Henschen / The Nugget    ----------------     Making music is no easy task, but for Mia Dierkes, her passion and talents have allowed her to create and release her own original music.
Lumpkin County School Board members compare notes as they deliberate the tentative millage rate for Fiscal Year 2024. Pictured (from left) are Lynn Sylvester, Chairman Bobby Self, Superintendent Rob Brown and Jim McClure.

Lumpkin County School Board members compare notes as they deliberate the tentative millage rate for Fiscal Year 2024. Pictured (from left) are Lynn Sylvester, Chairman Bobby Self, Superintendent Rob Brown and Jim McClure.

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School board avoids raising millage rate

Keith Murden
Thursday, July 27, 2023
At a special called session on Monday night, the Lumpkin County Board of Education tentatively decided to hold the millage rate for the school system steady at 14.71 percent, the same rate as Fiscal Year 2023. During an hour of intense discussion, board members worked to approve a $52.