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At the Crimson Moon’s new location upstairs at the Hall’s Block Building, many of the same singer/songwriters are returning to the new venue, as well as local artists.

At the Crimson Moon’s new location upstairs at the Hall’s Block Building, many of the same singer/songwriters are returning to the new venue, as well as local artists.

Crimson Moon shines again on the square

The name is now The Crimson Moon Over The Market Place, and it is one block south and one flight up from its former location on North Park Street. But patrons who loved the experience of The Crimson Moon in its original location likely still think of it as simply “The Moon.
Deputy Justin Blackwell was able to rescue a local driver from a sudden car fire last Tuesday.

Deputy Justin Blackwell was able to rescue a local driver from a sudden car fire last Tuesday.

Deputy saves teen from burning car

Deputy Justin Blackwell arrived at the scene of a car fire on the side of Long Branch Road four minutes after a passerby called 911 last Tuesday morning.
A new road called Stephens Court will be built off of existing Stephens Street.

A new road called Stephens Court will be built off of existing Stephens Street.

Local development: Townhomes in the works near downtown

The Dahlonega City Council has paved the way for a new downtown housing development as members unanimously approved multiple zoning appeals for Hardman Communities last Monday. This means the developer now has a green light to build 12 townhomes for sale to individual owners.
William Mahnken, left, and Spencer Dow rehearse a spirited scene from the play "She Loves Me."

William Mahnken, left, and Spencer Dow rehearse a spirited scene from the play "She Loves Me."

Holly Theater production ready for holidays

The holidays are here, and to celebrate, The Holly Theater is preparing a production of Joe Mastaroff’s popular musical She Loves Me.
A trailer full of aluminum cans awaits recycling near the county landfill.

A trailer full of aluminum cans awaits recycling near the county landfill.

Citizens’ committee tasked with saving city recycling

The City of Dahlonega is looking for ways to salvage their suspended recycling program. And in a recent work session, officials announced their intent to form a new citizen’s committee, headed up by Council Member Roman Gaddis.
Dr. Cas Alldred achieved remarkable results with her freshman AP Environmental Science class last year.

Dr. Cas Alldred achieved remarkable results with her freshman AP Environmental Science class last year.

Alldred honored for teaching excellence

Lumpkin County High School science teacher Dr. Cas Alldred, the 2024 LCHS Teacher of the Year, has completed an impressive academic hat trick. “This is my third Teacher of the Year award,” explained Allred. “What’s really amazing is that I’ve gotten it at each school I’ve worked.
The City is planning to make major changes to the historic downtown Park Street’s infrastructure, such as replacing much of the street’s nearly century-old waterworks.

The City is planning to make major changes to the historic downtown Park Street’s infrastructure, such as replacing much of the street’s nearly century-old waterworks.

Park Street waterworks ready for replacement

Big changes are in the future for residents of Park Street as the city plans to make some major changes to the historic downtown street’s infrastructure.
Lumpkin County detention center

Lumpkin County detention center

Jail escape attempt thwarted for murder suspect

Murder suspect Charles Edward Cates Jr. is now facing additional charges after an unsuccessful escape attempt in which he reportedly tried to tunnel his way through the the walls of the Lumpkin County Detention Center.
Separate rooms were used for the main ballot and the TSPLOST vote during last week’s election at Lumpkin County Parks & Rec.

Separate rooms were used for the main ballot and the TSPLOST vote during last week’s election at Lumpkin County Parks & Rec.

ELECTION 2022—Kemp, Walker, TSPLOST tops at local polls

It was a good evening for incumbent candidates, and Republicans overall, across the November 8 General Election in Lumpkin County, according to unofficial results posted to the Georgia Secretary of State’s website with 100 percent of precincts reporting.
The office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is offering a $10,000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for a couple of intentionally set fires at a new subdivision near Murrayville last week.

The office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is offering a $10,000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for a couple of intentionally set fires at a new subdivision near Murrayville last week.

Reward offered in local arson case

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information that could lead to the arrest of an arsonist who attempted to burn down two newly constructed and unoccupied Lumpkin County homes last Monday afternoon. The fires were set just after 1 p.m.