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Over the past 40 years, Dr. Joe Chapman has been a steady, supportive influence and musical mentor to many at the University of North Georgia.

Over the past 40 years, Dr. Joe Chapman has been a steady, supportive influence and musical mentor to many at the University of North Georgia.

Chapman marks 40 years of music at UNG

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
In 1983, Dr. Joe Chapman arrived on North Georgia College campus as a music teacher on a mission. And that mission was to confirm whether or not North Georgia College actually existed. “I had never heard of this place,” he said with a laugh.
A sign advertising the March 7 meeting of the City Planning Commission stands at the end of Pinetree Way. Residents showed up to the hearing to express their skepticism of the project, which would include a 325-unit apartment complex and 10,000 feet of commercial space.

A sign advertising the March 7 meeting of the City Planning Commission stands at the end of Pinetree Way. Residents showed up to the hearing to express their skepticism of the project, which would include a 325-unit apartment complex and 10,000 feet of commercial space.

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Proposed downtown housing development heads back to drawing board

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
At a March 7 meeting, the City of Dahlonega Planning Commission voted to temporarily table a proposal by Mountain Top Real Estate Group, LLC to create a 325-unit mixed-use development located on Pinetree Way.
Director of Tourism Sam McDuffie and the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitor’s Bureau Board of Directors purchased an advertisement in the April issue of Southern Living to capitalize on Dahlonega’s selection as the best small town in Georgia.

Director of Tourism Sam McDuffie and the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitor’s Bureau Board of Directors purchased an advertisement in the April issue of Southern Living to capitalize on Dahlonega’s selection as the best small town in Georgia.

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Dahlonega named best small town in state

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Dahlonega struck public relations gold last week, as it was announced that the town will be featured on three different “Best Of” lists across two different publications.
Officers were able to thwart an unusual escape attempt after an inmate climbed into the ceiling at Lumpkin County Detention Center last week.

Officers were able to thwart an unusual escape attempt after an inmate climbed into the ceiling at Lumpkin County Detention Center last week.

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Jail ceiling escape attempt thwarted

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
A short-lived escape attempt had guards at Lumpkin County Detention Center looking upwards as an inmate reportedly tried to tunnel his way to freedom through the ceiling last Monday.
The council examined a recently completed city-funded housing study to understand the present and future needs of the community.

The council examined a recently completed city-funded housing study to understand the present and future needs of the community.

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City council tackles Dahlonega housing shortage

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
It’s no secret that it’s hard to find housing in the city limits of Dahlonega these days. Now the city officials have the hard numbers and data behind the shortage, thanks to a recently completed $45,550 housing study.
LCHS and the rest of the county schools will close officially on Friday so that staff members and students will be able to travel to Macon to support the varsity girls basketball team in their State title game appearance.

LCHS and the rest of the county schools will close officially on Friday so that staff members and students will be able to travel to Macon to support the varsity girls basketball team in their State title game appearance.

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Schools to close Friday for State basketball game

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
By Matt Aiken & Keith Murden / The Nugget  -------  Lumpkin County schools will be closed this Friday, but it won’t be for weather-related circumstances. Unless, that is, you count the significant amount of threes that will most likely rain over the court in Macon Coliseum.
Grace McCracken’s dog Tucker played a key role in the search for Jeffrey after the Russian tortoise went missing last week.

Grace McCracken’s dog Tucker played a key role in the search for Jeffrey after the Russian tortoise went missing last week.

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Runaway tortoise found after thermal imaging search

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Jeffrey, the escaped Russian tortoise, may not be fast on his feet, but what he lacks in speed he makes up for in pure determination. “He doesn’t walk very fast, but he can roam far if he’s really hoofing it,” said his owner Grace McCracken.
Lumpkin is headed back to the Final Four after yesterday’s victory over Cross Creek. Lumpkin will play Friday, March 3, at Fort Valley State University.

Lumpkin is headed back to the Final Four after yesterday’s victory over Cross Creek. Lumpkin will play Friday, March 3, at Fort Valley State University.

Girls basketball defeats Cross Creek to advance to Final Four

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Lumpkin County High School girls basketball team continued their postseason success yesterday when they traveled to Augusta to take on Cross Creek.
Afzal Kutty of the local “Disco” Marathon gas station was recently recognized by Lumpkin County Fire Chief David Wimpy (left) and Fire Marshal Chris Maloney. Kutty acted quickly on the night of January 15 to extinguish a blaze that occurred after a driver of a Jeep lost control and collided with the gas pump.

Afzal Kutty of the local “Disco” Marathon gas station was recently recognized by Lumpkin County Fire Chief David Wimpy (left) and Fire Marshal Chris Maloney. Kutty acted quickly on the night of January 15 to extinguish a blaze that occurred after a driver of a Jeep lost control and collided with the gas pump.

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Station manager praised for fire response

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
By Keith Murden The Nugget Store Manager Afzal Kutty had to act fast when an out-of-control Jeep barreled into a gas pump at the Marathon convenience store on the evening of January 15.
The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitors Bureau supported the County’s decision to recommend an increase in the hotel/motel tax, noting that the additional revenue could be utilized for future tourism development.

The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitors Bureau supported the County’s decision to recommend an increase in the hotel/motel tax, noting that the additional revenue could be utilized for future tourism development.

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Hotel tax increase in the works for County

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners has taken the first step towards an increase in the hotel/motel tax from five to eight percent for overnight accommodations in the unincorporated areas of the county.