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The new Lumpkin County Elementary School is under construction and set to open before next school year in August of 2023.

The new Lumpkin County Elementary School is under construction and set to open before next school year in August of 2023.

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New elementary school design discussed at BOE meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
By Hunter Mauldin / The Nugget  -------------  Students at the current Lumpkin County Elementary School can expect to do more than learn sight words and addition when they move into the brand new Pinetree Way school building next August.
Kerri Johnson has taken the helm as the new director of Jeremiah’s Place, a local non-profit that provides housing for families in need.

Kerri Johnson has taken the helm as the new director of Jeremiah’s Place, a local non-profit that provides housing for families in need.

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New executive director at Jeremiah’s Place

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Jeremiah’s Place, Lumpkin County’s transitional housing program for the the homeless, has a new executive director—Kerri Johnson. She replaces Karen Shayne who left in June. “Karen was a tour de force.
Before a new pedestrian bridge can be installed near the Lake Zwerner reservoir the Georgia DOT will require a more thorough bridge foundation investigation.

Before a new pedestrian bridge can be installed near the Lake Zwerner reservoir the Georgia DOT will require a more thorough bridge foundation investigation.

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City’s pedestrian bridge plan put to DOT test

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The City of Dahlonega’s plan for a pedestrian bridge at Lake Zwerner reservoir has hit a slight speed bump.
The Band of Gold performed its halftime show, which features the music of The Beatles, during the recent Lumpkin County home football game.

The Band of Gold performed its halftime show, which features the music of The Beatles, during the recent Lumpkin County home football game.

Band of Gold looks to new young lineup to build success

Sam Lynden
Friday, September 9, 2022
The Lumpkin County High School Band of Gold is riding strong with their creativity and their spirit as they rev up for the new year. Although the marching band might not be as front and center in people’s minds when they think of sports, band coach D.I. Brunson is determined to change this thinking.
The pecan tree outside of Spirits is considered “high risk” and was recommended for removal by a certified arborist.

The pecan tree outside of Spirits is considered “high risk” and was recommended for removal by a certified arborist.

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Downtown tree likely to get the axe

Jennifer Ramsay
Saturday, September 3, 2022
The big pecan tree on East Main Street is officially coming down, according to discussion at the city council's recent work session. But the spot won’t be empty for long, said Mayor JoAnne Taylor. “Arborists recommended removal and considered the tree dangerous,” she said.
Waffle the Corgi, pictured alongside his owner Katz Bagley, is one of the beloved local canines featured in this week’s Dog Days of Dahlonega special section.

Waffle the Corgi, pictured alongside his owner Katz Bagley, is one of the beloved local canines featured in this week’s Dog Days of Dahlonega special section.

Dog Days of Dahlonega section now available

News Staff
Saturday, September 3, 2022
The newest Dog Days of Dahlonega special section is on newsstands this week as part of The Dahlonega Nugget. This dog-friendly edition will help feed and shelter local animals in need as a portion of the proceeds from the section will go to the local TLC Humane Society.
On Friday evening it was announced that Charles Edwards Cates Jr, 55, of Dahlonega has been arrested and charged with murder.

On Friday evening it was announced that Charles Edwards Cates Jr, 55, of Dahlonega has been arrested and charged with murder.

BREAKING NEWS: Brother of missing Lumpkin County man charged with murder

Matt Aiken
Friday, August 26, 2022
The discovery of human remains on a wooded stretch of land in Lumpkin County appears to be tied to the disappearance of Tony Lamar Cates and has led to a murder charge for his brother, according to a release by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The teaching talent of Missy Robinson was appreciated by a Nugget reader who nominated the third grade teacher for this week’s School Spotlight.

The teaching talent of Missy Robinson was appreciated by a Nugget reader who nominated the third grade teacher for this week’s School Spotlight.

Teacher praised for hard work and ‘heart of gold’

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The above-and-beyond efforts of third-grade teacher Missy Robinson have not gone unnoticed as she’s The Nugget’s first School Spotlight nominee.
The City and County are currently trying to negotiate the percentage that each governing body receives from the Local Option Sales Tax.

The City and County are currently trying to negotiate the percentage that each governing body receives from the Local Option Sales Tax.

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LOST negotiations kick off between City and County

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
LOST negotiations between the City of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County will be moving towards a mediation, according to the Dahlonega city council, which made the decision at its August 1 meeting.