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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.
Officer Chris Weeks, third from left, was honored alongside, from left, Ross Shirley, Johnny Ariemma, Mayor JoAnne Taylor, Ron Larson and Ryan Reagin.

Officer Chris Weeks, third from left, was honored alongside, from left, Ross Shirley, Johnny Ariemma, Mayor JoAnne Taylor, Ron Larson and Ryan Reagin.

Officer honored for fast-acting police work

Jennifer Ramsay
Thursday, July 28, 2022
By Jennifer Ramsay The Nugget Officer Chris Weeks of the Dahlonega Police Department was the center of attention at the July City Council meeting, where he received a commendation for his “outstanding service, dedication, and professional attitude” in a recent investigation.
Officials from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office said that Joshua Arnes Maney of Gainesville has been charged with murder after the fentanyl-induced death of a 33-year-old Dahlonega man last year.

Officials from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office said that Joshua Arnes Maney of Gainesville has been charged with murder after the fentanyl-induced death of a 33-year-old Dahlonega man last year.

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Suspect faces murder charge after fentanyl overdose

Matt Aiken
Thursday, July 28, 2022
The fentanyl-induced death of a Dahlonega native has resulted in a murder charge for Gainesville resident Joshua Arnes Maney following an extensive investigation, according to officials from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
At DeSoto Falls, multiple hikers saw a woman drop from the top of the rocky falls last Saturday. She was transported via helicopter to Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

At DeSoto Falls, multiple hikers saw a woman drop from the top of the rocky falls last Saturday. She was transported via helicopter to Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Hiker rescued from DeSoto Falls

Matt Aiken
Thursday, July 28, 2022
An Alabama woman has been hospitalized after a frightening fall from the top of DeSoto Falls on Saturday.
A pecan tree on East Main Street recently received an alarming health report from a Georgia Forestry Commission arborist.

A pecan tree on East Main Street recently received an alarming health report from a Georgia Forestry Commission arborist.

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Downtown trees could be on chopping block

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The chainsaw may await for some large Public Square trees after a dire diagnosis by a pair of arborists was relayed to the Dahlonega City Council last week.