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A search of a Lewis School Road residence turned up a sizable amount of illegal drugs last week, according to officials from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.

A search of a Lewis School Road residence turned up a sizable amount of illegal drugs last week, according to officials from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.

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Drug bust results in trafficking charges

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
A drug bust at a Lewis School Road residence reportedly turned up an ammo can filled with a significant amount of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and fentanyl last Tuesday.
It’s the time of year for local runners and walkers to hit the pavement for many fundraising events.

It’s the time of year for local runners and walkers to hit the pavement for many fundraising events.

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OUR VIEW: It’s time for some fit fundraising

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Wimpy Mile is Dahlonega’s most aptly named footrace. And we don’t think the Sunrise Rotary Club race organizers would take offense to that. It’s what they were going for when they came up with the clever idea to create a fundraising event that’s open to even the most novice of racers.
Robert Edmondson, a Blackburn Elementary driver for 12 years, brings his shiny school bus in for routine inspection.

Robert Edmondson, a Blackburn Elementary driver for 12 years, brings his shiny school bus in for routine inspection.

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Lumpkin school bus department earns high marks

Keith Murden
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Lumpkin County School System’s Transportation Department has once again earned high marks from state inspectors for the organization and cleanliness of its school bus maintenance facility.
A chase across county lines resulted in a collision on Highway 52 when suspect Jody Shea allegedly struck a Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office patrol car. (Photo courtesy of LCSO)

A chase across county lines resulted in a collision on Highway 52 when suspect Jody Shea allegedly struck a Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office patrol car. (Photo courtesy of LCSO)

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Elusive suspect caught after car chase

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
A wild chase across county lines resulted in minor injuries and major charges for a Chatsworth man last Monday.
Tour Guide Charlotte Lindley (left) and Site Manager Heather Abercrombie are ready to greet guests at the historic Dahlonega Gold Museum.

Tour Guide Charlotte Lindley (left) and Site Manager Heather Abercrombie are ready to greet guests at the historic Dahlonega Gold Museum.

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Gold Museum ready to welcome visitors for free ‘Super Museum Sunday’

Keith Murden
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Dahlonega Gold Museum on the downtown square will be offering free admission, and a golden opportunity, to all visitors this weekend as part of the Georgia History Festival’s “Super Museum Sunday” event.
The Dahlonega Literary Festival will return on Saturday, March 4 with panel discussions and workshops that are free to the public.

The Dahlonega Literary Festival will return on Saturday, March 4 with panel discussions and workshops that are free to the public.

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Dahlonega Literary Festival will return March 4

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
After a two-year absence during the COVID pandemic, the Dahlonega Literary Festival (DLF) is back and fully “booked.” No pun intended. There will be 38 authors appearing in panel discussions, selling their newest books and speaking with fans up close and personal from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Lumpkin County Elementary School custodial team is (from left to right) Ray Boynton, Denny Tolbert, Jill Tillman, Liza Fulton and Patricia Weidner.

The Lumpkin County Elementary School custodial team is (from left to right) Ray Boynton, Denny Tolbert, Jill Tillman, Liza Fulton and Patricia Weidner.

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Hard-working custodian keeps school sparkling

Keith Murden
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Denny Tolbert, Head Custodian at Lumpkin County Elementary School, has maintained a clean and safe learning environment for Dahlonega’s youngest students for nearly two decades. “This April will be 19 years,” Tolbert confirmed in an interview with The Nugget.
Volunteer Ben English helps organize donations at the local food pantry (Photo by Melanie Segalla)

Volunteer Ben English helps organize donations at the local food pantry (Photo by Melanie Segalla)

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Surging food costs cause concerns for families

Hunter Mauldin
Friday, January 27, 2023
It’s no secret that the price of food has gone up significantly in the past year, and it's creating a problem with food insecurity in the community. As of Monday, the price of one pound of ground beef in Dahlonega is around $4.00. A gallon of milk came in at nearly $4.00 as well.
Pictured (from left) operations manager Mea Inglehart, Henry Moore, Jr. (holding a photo of the property from the 1950s), Rick Harris, and owner Art Attaway, took a break during final preparations for the new restaurant last month.

Pictured (from left) operations manager Mea Inglehart, Henry Moore, Jr. (holding a photo of the property from the 1950s), Rick Harris, and owner Art Attaway, took a break during final preparations for the new restaurant last month.

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Local restaurant embraces history of building

JOHN BYNUM
Friday, January 27, 2023
Downtown Dahlonega has re-claimed some of its historical charm as a new business embraced the features of its property from days-gone-by. What was once a place where folks could buy a new Ford many decades ago is now the newest eatery on the Public Square in Dahlonega.
A tree removal specialist scales the same historic sycamore climbed by the “Bear on the Square” in 1996.

A tree removal specialist scales the same historic sycamore climbed by the “Bear on the Square” in 1996.

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Downtown Dahlonega sycamores chopped

Keith Murden
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Two large sycamore trees located in front of the historic Sargent Building in downtown Dahlonega were chopped down limb by limb on Friday, after further signs of deterioration triggered renewed safety concerns among city officials.