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

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

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Citizens’ committee tasked with saving city recycling

Keith Murden
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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.

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Alldred honored for teaching excellence

Keith Murden
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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.

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Park Street waterworks ready for replacement

Hunter Mauldin
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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

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Jail escape attempt thwarted for murder suspect

Matt Aiken
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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

Keith Murden
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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

Matt Aiken
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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.
Dance instructor Kelli Roberts was recently recognized for her business savvy by her alma mater, the University of North Georgia.

Dance instructor Kelli Roberts was recently recognized for her business savvy by her alma mater, the University of North Georgia.

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Local dance instructor wins award for entrepreneurial savvy

Keith Murden
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Kelli Roberts has been bringing her unique passion for dance instruction to Dahlonega since 2018. This fall, Roberts was recognized for her exceptional results by her alma mater, the University of North Georgia. “I actually began instructing when I was 12 or 13.
Lumpkin County Commission Chairman Chris Dockery said they plan to go ahead with a lawsuit against the City of Dahlonega if there’s no movement to re-file an updated LOST certificate with the Department of Revenue.

Lumpkin County Commission Chairman Chris Dockery said they plan to go ahead with a lawsuit against the City of Dahlonega if there’s no movement to re-file an updated LOST certificate with the Department of Revenue.

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Lawsuit warning issued by County to City over LOST tax split

Keith Murden
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The stalled negotiations between the City of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County took a contentious new turn as the Board of Commissioners announced a possible lawsuit against the city over an equitable distribution of funds from the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST).
The fast-moving Lumpkin County High School cross-country team takes off from the starting line at the state meet in Carrollton.-photo by Graham Edwards

The fast-moving Lumpkin County High School cross-country team takes off from the starting line at the state meet in Carrollton.-photo by Graham Edwards

Lumpkin runners race to fifth in state

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Correction: In this week’s print edition we mistakenly reversed the finish times and finishing places of Lumpkin’s two top runners in the state meet. This is the corrected version. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
The Lumpkin County Parks & Rec will be the site for Election Day ,November 8 for General and Special Election Ballots.

The Lumpkin County Parks & Rec will be the site for Election Day ,November 8 for General and Special Election Ballots.

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Election Day is on the way in Lumpkin

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
By Keith Murden & Dave Williams -- The Nugget & Capitol Beat Following a flurry of last-minute meetings, the location for the TSPLOST Special Election on November 8 has finally been decided.