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The old post office building will most likely be home to Dahlonega’s first package store by the end of the year.

The old post office building will most likely be home to Dahlonega’s first package store by the end of the year.

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Liquor store license awarded by city

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Dahlonega’s very first distilled spirits package store license has been awarded to Sonika Ahluwalia, owner of Gold Rush Spirits, LLC. City attorney Doug Parks presented a motion for the council to award the city license at last Monday’s meeting, but that’s not the only motion needed to open.
The Lumpkin County Library will offer an introduction to its Genealogy Archives on Thursday, September 1.

The Lumpkin County Library will offer an introduction to its Genealogy Archives on Thursday, September 1.

Library to offer intro to Genealogy Archives Sept. 1

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
Library Report ----- Have you ever been curious about your local history? Wondered how people one hundred, even two hundred years ago carried out their daily lives? With the Lumpkin County Library, you’ll wonder no longer.
The 2022 edition of Dahlonega Magazine is available now at The Nugget!

The 2022 edition of Dahlonega Magazine is available now at The Nugget!

Dahlonega Magazine is bringing a new perspective

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
This year’s Dahlonega Magazine breaks the rules. And that’s on purpose. In the past the stories for our annual magazine have been, well…simply stories. We’re talking about straight forward features focused on Dahlonega and Lumpkin County. But this year we decided to take a different route.
Angelique Kellum has defied the odds on her way to recovery from a 90-foot fall off of Desoto Falls last month.

Angelique Kellum has defied the odds on her way to recovery from a 90-foot fall off of Desoto Falls last month.

DeSoto Falls hiker overcomes odds to recovery

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
By Ehron Ostendorf / The Nugget  ---------------  Angelique Kellum, known as “Lica” to friends and family, is on a steady journey to recovery after her accident at DeSoto Falls on Saturday, July 23. She has defied odds, filling her loved ones with hope.
Officer Ceszar Ramos was ready with the jumper cables on Monday morning when Madison Pruitt's car unexpectedly died out in the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office parking lot. That's all part of the job for LCSO deputies.

Officer Ceszar Ramos was ready with the jumper cables on Monday morning when Madison Pruitt's car unexpectedly died out in the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office parking lot. That's all part of the job for LCSO deputies.

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Helping motorists in need is all part of the job for Sheriff’s Office

Matt Aiken
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Of course Madison Pruitt didn’t want her car to breakdown at her job interview on Monday morning. But it couldn’t have happened at a more convenient place. “That’s what my mom said,” she said while shaking her head and standing outside the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
Tim ‘Birdman’ Porter explains how he creates birdhouses and how he considers his experience with Art in the Park to be some of the best times he has ever had.

Tim ‘Birdman’ Porter explains how he creates birdhouses and how he considers his experience with Art in the Park to be some of the best times he has ever had.

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Art in the park returns to downtown

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, August 11, 2022
By Sam Lynden / The Nugget ------------------------ Art lovers of all kinds came out in droves to the monthly Art in the Park celebration at Hancock Park on Saturday as dozens of artists come from all over the area, including from Hall and Forsyth counties, to share their masterpieces with the...
The annual Night at the Movies film festival, presented by Sozo Bear Films will return to The Holly Theatre on Friday, August 19.

The annual Night at the Movies film festival, presented by Sozo Bear Films will return to The Holly Theatre on Friday, August 19.

Short film festival returns to the red carpet

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, August 11, 2022
It’s back!  Dahlonega’s own film festival, known as Night at the Movies, will take the stage at The Holly Theatre on August 19. The event, which is hosted by local filmmakers Luke Pilgrim and Brad Kennedy, returns for its fifth year and features eight short films.
Board of Education members (from left) Lynn Sylvester, Superintendent Rob Brown, Jim McClure and Mera Turner defended the school system's position on the proposed budget at a recent public hearing.

Board of Education members (from left) Lynn Sylvester, Superintendent Rob Brown, Jim McClure and Mera Turner defended the school system's position on the proposed budget at a recent public hearing.

Lumpkin school board defends proposed budget

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
In the first of three mandated public hearings regarding the 2023 proposed budget, members of the Lumpkin County Board of Education thoroughly defended their budget, despite seemingly no negative outcry from anyone attending the meeting, citing nation-wide inflation as the primary reason for the...
City Hall staff received an unexpected visit from a murder suspect on Friday who reportedly said he had a confession to make.

City Hall staff received an unexpected visit from a murder suspect on Friday who reportedly said he had a confession to make.

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Man allegedly confesses to Barrow County murder at City Hall

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
A Barrow County homicide case took an unexpected local turn last Friday when the main suspect reportedly showed up at the front desk of Dahlonega City Hall and took credit for the crime. “He walked in and said he needed to make a confession,” said Dahlonega Police Chief George Albert.
The University of North Georgia has been led by President Bonita Jacobs since 2011. Jacobs is planning to retire in June.

The University of North Georgia has been led by President Bonita Jacobs since 2011. Jacobs is planning to retire in June.

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UNG president Bonita Jacobs readies for retirement

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
By John Bynum & UNG Reports ---------- After more than a decade of service to the students of the University of North Georgia, President Bonita Jacobs is planning to retire in June, at the end of the upcoming academic year.