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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.
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.