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A residence on Skyline Drive has been receiving a city bill for sewage service despite having a septic connection instead.

A residence on Skyline Drive has been receiving a city bill for sewage service despite having a septic connection instead.

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City resident sues over sewer service charges

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The City of Dahlonega is facing a $19,440 lawsuit as a local landlord alleges that he has been receiving a bill for sewage services for nearly two decades despite his recent discovery that his property has no sewer connection, according to documents filed with the Lumpkin County Clerk of Courts.
Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office is now contracted with Flock Safety, "a public safety operating system that helps communities and law enforcement...eliminate crime, protect privacy and mitigate bias," who provide roadside surveillance cameras as pictured above.

Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office is now contracted with Flock Safety, "a public safety operating system that helps communities and law enforcement...eliminate crime, protect privacy and mitigate bias," who provide roadside surveillance cameras as pictured above.

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Surveillance cameras passed by County as some citizens voice concerns

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
By Jake Cantrell The Nugget A controversial issue surrounding the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office’s use of surveillance cameras was approved by the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, as it voted to approve a contract between the Sheriff's Office and Flock Safety despite voiced concerns from some...
The Patriotic parade through the Square will be just one of the many activities in Dahlonega this Fourth of July.

The Patriotic parade through the Square will be just one of the many activities in Dahlonega this Fourth of July.

Independence Day activities return to downtown

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Fourth of July festivities are finally back to full force in Dahlonega.  It all begins with the Firecracker 5K on the square at 8 a.m. which will be followed up with the Patriotic Parade downtown at 11 a.m.  Concerts will take place in Hancock Park at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. alongside food trucks.
After hours walking tours may soon be permitted by the City Council in Dahlonega’s Mount Hope Cemetery.

After hours walking tours may soon be permitted by the City Council in Dahlonega’s Mount Hope Cemetery.

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Cemetery walking tours may get permit approval by Council

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Dahlonega Walking Tours may soon be able to host after hours tours at Mount Hope Cemetery. The Dahlonega City Council discussed the possibility of granting a permit that would allow tours in the cemetery from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays.
Joshua Chad Evans of Dahlonega was arrested in Gainesville recently after an investigation into the overdose of Hall County resident Malcolm Ogletree in February.

Joshua Chad Evans of Dahlonega was arrested in Gainesville recently after an investigation into the overdose of Hall County resident Malcolm Ogletree in February.

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Fentanyl death leads to murder charge

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
By Matt Aiken & Rebecca Grapevine / The Nugget & Capitol Beat  -----------  A Dahlonega man has been charged with felony murder for his alleged involvement in the fentanyl-related death of Gainesville resident Malcolm Ogletree.
A newly approved deal will allow the City of Dahlonega to replace 32 of its vehicles by 2026.

A newly approved deal will allow the City of Dahlonega to replace 32 of its vehicles by 2026.

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City paves the way for vehicle fleet upgrade

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The City of Dahlonega has signed off on a plan that will replace all 32 of its vehicles within the next four years in what was presented as a money-saving move that required quick action, and a special called meeting, by the council.
There’s a wealth of knowledge in a new book about the local Consolidated Gold Mine. Answers to many fascinating questions were dug up by tour guide and former 4H Extension agent Greg Sheppard.

There’s a wealth of knowledge in a new book about the local Consolidated Gold Mine. Answers to many fascinating questions were dug up by tour guide and former 4H Extension agent Greg Sheppard.

Golden history of Consolidated Mine is the subject of new book

JOHN BYNUM
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
When Greg Sheppard began researching the history of Dahlonega’s Consolidated Gold Mine, it was mostly to  find the answers to questions he received from tourists. After he retired, he found that becoming a tour guide at the local landmark was a pastime that he enjoyed.
Mark Robinson said he's seen all kinds of non-recyclables thrown into the big blue bins at Barlow Road transfer station lately. This, he said, has led to the dumping of many "contaminated" loads.

Mark Robinson said he's seen all kinds of non-recyclables thrown into the big blue bins at Barlow Road transfer station lately. This, he said, has led to the dumping of many "contaminated" loads.

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Recycling program plagued by trash trouble

Matt Aiken
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Is much of Lumpkin County’s recycling getting trashed?
Whitney Little works diligently on the new mural that now decorates the side of The Nugget office.

Whitney Little works diligently on the new mural that now decorates the side of The Nugget office.

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Students complete new Nugget mural

Jennifer Ramsay
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
After months of work, The Dahlonega Nugget has its very own mural. The new work of art, painted on the side of the Nugget building, features a miner panning for gold, the Nugget slogan “The Gold of the News”, and an inkwell.
Officials from the Lumpkin County Development Authority, Lumpkin County government, and Yahoola Outdoors celebrated the grand opening of a newly opened portion of the reservoir trail. (Photo submitted)

Officials from the Lumpkin County Development Authority, Lumpkin County government, and Yahoola Outdoors celebrated the grand opening of a newly opened portion of the reservoir trail. (Photo submitted)

New section of Yahoola reservoir trail now open

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Development Authority of Lumpkin County and Yahoola Outdoors hosted a ribbon cutting event officially opening a new section of trail at the Yahoola Creek Reservoir in celebration of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4.