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Nugget staff members attending the Georgia Press Association convention at Jekyll Island included News/Sports writer Jake Cantrell, Publisher Matt Aiken, Marketing Consultant Lindsey McLamb and News Editor John Bynum. Not pictured are Office Manager Chauna Utterback and Staff Writer Jennifer Ramsay.

Nugget staff members attending the Georgia Press Association convention at Jekyll Island included News/Sports writer Jake Cantrell, Publisher Matt Aiken, Marketing Consultant Lindsey McLamb and News Editor John Bynum. Not pictured are Office Manager Chauna Utterback and Staff Writer Jennifer Ramsay.

Nugget takes home nine Georgia Press awards

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
It was a good night for The Dahlonega Nugget at the Better Newspaper Awards banquet as Team Nugget snagged nine Georgia Press Association Awards throughout the evening on Friday, June 3.
UNG Dahlonega campus

UNG Dahlonega campus

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Downtown patrol—Dahlonega teams up with UNG

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
In the event of an emergency, the officers of the Dahlonega and UNG Police Departments will officially have each others backs. That was the idea behind a Dahlonega City Council“memorandum of understanding” which was officially approved at last week’s meeting.
Dahlonega resident Rick Nielsen competes with Jessie the Border Collie during a Disc Dogs event. Teams from around the South are set to participate in the Skyhoundz Classic and DiscDogathon this weekend at Yahoola Creek Park.

Dahlonega resident Rick Nielsen competes with Jessie the Border Collie during a Disc Dogs event. Teams from around the South are set to participate in the Skyhoundz Classic and DiscDogathon this weekend at Yahoola Creek Park.

Action dogs return to town June 11-12

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
What could be more fun to see than high-flying disc dogs in the park? Not much, according to Dahlonega resident Rick Nielsen, owner of four Border Collies and a coordinator of competitions for Southeast Disc Dogs.
Recent Lumpkin graduate Nikoli Smith (right) is now in the first stages of a long recovery after a motorcycle accident left the high school senior fighting for his life just weeks before graduation. Chorus director Tee Smith said he's always known Nikoli for his determination and says that determination will now be more important than ever.

Recent Lumpkin graduate Nikoli Smith (right) is now in the first stages of a long recovery after a motorcycle accident left the high school senior fighting for his life just weeks before graduation. Chorus director Tee Smith said he's always known Nikoli for his determination and says that determination will now be more important than ever.

Teen battles back after crash

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
One minute, Nikoli Smith was two weeks from graduating high school and setting his sights on the next step, continuing his education and singing career at the University of Georgia. And then, in an instant, the focus became surviving to be able to take a literal next step.
Due to T-Mobile’s rollout of 5G, non-emergency calls were reportedly being impacted recently in area counties, including Lumpkin.

Due to T-Mobile’s rollout of 5G, non-emergency calls were reportedly being impacted recently in area counties, including Lumpkin.

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Dispatch calls scrambled by 5G cell glitch?

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
If you’ve tried to call Lumpkin County Dispatch and can’t seem to hear anyone, you’re not alone. In a strange glitch, which some are attributing to T-Mobile’s rollout of 5G, some callers are unable to hear anything when they call the non-emergency line.
Valedictorian Kira May and Salutatorian Piper Spraker have already topped their class and now look to the future.

Valedictorian Kira May and Salutatorian Piper Spraker have already topped their class and now look to the future.

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Top LCHS scholars ready for new challenges

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
When she first heard her name over the school intercom, Lumpkin senior Kira May’s mind was racing. “I just remember getting called up to the office one day like ‘ah crap, I’m in trouble or something,’” May said. Then, a sigh of relief. “I thought I got dress-coded,” she said.
Voting day saw a brisk turnout last Tuesday as plenty of locals arrived at the polls at Lumpkin County Parks & Rec.

Voting day saw a brisk turnout last Tuesday as plenty of locals arrived at the polls at Lumpkin County Parks & Rec.

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Election—Incumbents fend off challengers in primary

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
By Matt Aiken, Dave Williams and Rebecca Grapevine / The Nugget & Capital Beat --------  It was a clean sweep for local incumbents last Tuesday night as every seat was retained by current Lumpkin County representatives once the votes were counted in the General Primary and Non-Partisan General...
Class of 2022 special sections

Class of 2022 special sections

Graduation special section now available!

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The students of Lumpkin County High School’s Class of 2022 have futures full of possibilities to look forward to.  This week The Nugget celebrates their hard work as they complete their high school careers.  This week we salute the new graduates in our double special section.
An unexpected video chat call causes iPhone anxiety

An unexpected video chat call causes iPhone anxiety

Video phoning it in

Matt Aiken
Friday, May 27, 2022
Did you know you can video chat on Instagram? I do. Oh..I do. But not on purpose. And I probably would have never known this was an option if I didn’t decide to send a message to a famous person the other day. All right Jason Rekulak may not be famous to everyone.
Henry Ostaszewski, owner of Blue 42 Organics, will soon be setting up shop on the corner of Arcadia and South Chestatee streets.

Henry Ostaszewski, owner of Blue 42 Organics, will soon be setting up shop on the corner of Arcadia and South Chestatee streets.

Hemp store hits snag with city sign approval

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Henry Ostaszewski is attempting to bring something new to Dahlonega: the hemp business. But he said the City of Dahlonega’s hesitation to approve his sign is slowing things down.