Cottrell Elementary School teacher Samantha Cochenour and her son Gabe co-authored one of her new children’s books together: Earth’s Best Friend: The Tiny Tale of Salamander Sam.

Pictured at last week’s pinning ceremony are (from left) Deputy Chief Tim Stowers, Sergeant Stephen Lively, Sergeant Frank Colinet, Sergeant Jeremy Boldin, Sergeant Paul Walthrop, Sergeant Joseph Solomon and Chief David Wimpy.

Commissioner Dr. Bobby Mayfield shares his thoughts during a recent working retreat at Unicoi State Park Lodge in Helen. Additional folding tables and chairs were brought in to accommodate Lumpkin residents who traveled to attend the meeting.

James Brady from North Georgia Today records the action during this month’s regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners. Ironically, a staff proposal to livestream County meetings was on the agenda the same evening.

Students at the University of North Georgia made the most of the snow and ice mix over the weekend as they turned the hill in front of the library into a sledding zone. (Photo by Natalee Schiffhauer)

This spring, local voters will go to the polls to decide a special election and other races for the Lumpkin County Commission.

Sozo Bear Films co-owners Brad Kennedy (left) and Luke Pilgrim are bringing their eighth annual short film festival, A Night at the Movies, to the Holly Theater on January 30 to highlight more excellence in independent moviemaking.

The high school will begin using a weighted evaluation system next year to try to make college searches more competitive for local graduates.

Magdalena Magadan is escorted by Deputy Zachary Bogue into the Lumpkin County Detention Center where the Florida resident was charged with theft by deception.

Pictured last Wednesday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the North Grove Sidewalk Phase II project are (from left) Capital Projects Manager Vince Hunsinger, City Engineer Mark Buchanan, City Councilman Dan Brown, City Councilman Tony Owens, Dahlonega Mayor Sam Norton and City Councilman Lance Bagley.