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City faces sanitation staff shortage

City faces sanitation staff shortage

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City faces sanitation staff shortage

Jennifer Ramsay
Friday, October 7, 2022
The City of Dahlonega is facing a serious sanitation situation. And they’re hoping to attract some new employees to help clean it up. “We are considerably understaffed, “ said Mayor JoAnne Taylor at last month’s work session.
This year's Gold Rush Festival will see the crowning of Leon and Doris Moss.

This year's Gold Rush Festival will see the crowning of Leon and Doris Moss.

Beloved couple chosen as Gold Rush King and Queen

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
This year’s Gold Rush King and Queen title goes to Leon and Doris Lingerfelt Moss. The Mosses were shocked when they learned they had been chosen to join the ranks of Gold Rush royalty.   “It was surprising,” Leon said. “We weren’t expecting it.
Cyclists will gather and set their wheels at the starting line of the 34th annual Six Gap bike ride on Sunday at the high school.

Cyclists will gather and set their wheels at the starting line of the 34th annual Six Gap bike ride on Sunday at the high school.

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Six Gap bike ride returns this weekend

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
It’s known as Six Gap. To locals, it’s the once a year event when Dahlonega streets are filled with bicycles on Saturday and Sunday. And for about 2,000 cyclists, it’s the toughest bike ride through the mountains most of them will ever embark on.
Opinions on both sides of the issue were shared at a recent County Commission meeting. Some have suggested charging $5 per trip to recycle, in hopes of discouraging abuse of the system.

Opinions on both sides of the issue were shared at a recent County Commission meeting. Some have suggested charging $5 per trip to recycle, in hopes of discouraging abuse of the system.

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County ponders whether to charge for recycling

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Could local recyclers soon be asked to pay $5 per trip to drop off their recyclables? That was one of the topics of conversation at  the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioner’s recent work session. The past few years have seen county officials grappling with ways to manage recycling related troubles.
The high school is planning to renovate existing rooms and construct a new building to improve the school’s Career, Technical and Agricultural Education curriculum.

The high school is planning to renovate existing rooms and construct a new building to improve the school’s Career, Technical and Agricultural Education curriculum.

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Next school building plan in the works for LCHS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
By Hunter Mauldin / The Nugget --------------- New construction of facilities seemed to be a running theme at the most recent school board meeting.
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.