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Dahlonega author C.L. Parker shared her first self-published book Fuzzed: My Guardian Angel is a Fuzzball during an Author Meet and Greet on December 8 at the local library.

Dahlonega author C.L. Parker shared her first self-published book Fuzzed: My Guardian Angel is a Fuzzball during an Author Meet and Greet on December 8 at the local library.

Local author pens fun and fuzzy fable to help young readers

Longtime local resident C.L. Parker has long had a knack for crafting, particularly crochet, and over time that hobby has evolved into something unexpected: an imaginative new children’s book titled Fuzzed: My Guardian Angel is a Fuzzball.
Although some local residents may find fireworks disruptive, they aren’t necessarily illegal in many cases, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Although some local residents may find fireworks disruptive, they aren’t necessarily illegal in many cases, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff stresses firework safety before New Year’s

New Year’s is ready to begin with a bang, and that’s why Sheriff Stacy Jarrard is trying to get the word out before the bottle rockets start to fly. “We do get quite a few calls,” said Jarrard while talking with The Nugget last week.
Lumpkin County Parks & Rec Field Maintenance Supervisor Steve Cuny (left) and Athletic Director Ahmad Kamara stand at home plate on one of two renovated Cloverleaf ballfields, which feature artificial turf infields and natural grass outfields.

Lumpkin County Parks & Rec Field Maintenance Supervisor Steve Cuny (left) and Athletic Director Ahmad Kamara stand at home plate on one of two renovated Cloverleaf ballfields, which feature artificial turf infields and natural grass outfields.

Parks & Rec fields getting long-awaited renovation

It’s been a long time coming, but patrons of Yahoola Creek Park may have noticed that construction is underway on two key field upgrades that have been in the works since 2023, that’s when Governor Kemp first approved two COVID-era state grants totaling $2,815,318 for repair or maintenance on...
Dahlonega City Council member Johnny Ariemma and his wife Catherine opened their home to holiday tours which raised $11,500 for Jeremiah’s Place.

Dahlonega City Council member Johnny Ariemma and his wife Catherine opened their home to holiday tours which raised $11,500 for Jeremiah’s Place.

Festive home tour nets funds for family shelter

For the second year in a row, Dahlonega residents Johnny and Catherine Ariemma opened the doors of their historic downtown home to the public to raise funds for a local charity, and this year’s beneficiary was Jeremiah’s Place, a transitional housing program for local families struggling with...
On New Year’s Eve, the Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary Club will host an Adult Prom event. It will also serve as one of the local organization’s fundraisers.

On New Year’s Eve, the Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary Club will host an Adult Prom event. It will also serve as one of the local organization’s fundraisers.

New Year’s Eve Prom to support local charities

For anyone yearning to ring in the coming New Year surrounded by friends, music and fun traditions from their past, The Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary Club has the perfect party planned for you, even better, every ticket purchased raises crucial funds that will enable the Rotary to once again pour back...
The big W has been removed from the former home of Whatburger after the restaurant officially closed for good last week.

The big W has been removed from the former home of Whatburger after the restaurant officially closed for good last week.

Whataburger closes doors after brief run in Dahlonega

Dr. Stephen Smith has the Whataburger woes; just about 18 months after opening the Texas-based burger joint at the corner of Riley Road and Morrison Moore Parkway has closed its doors for good. “It's somewhat of a tragedy,” said the UNG Psychological Science professor jokingly.
Recent test scores at Lumpkin County Middle have allowed the school to be removed from the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act list.

Recent test scores at Lumpkin County Middle have allowed the school to be removed from the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act list.

Middle school’s progress removes Lumpkin from 'Promise List'

For the first time since the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp in April of 2024, Lumpkin County has no public schools on the annual Promise List.
An image taken from the qPublic website highlights the Petitioner’s 9.54 acre parcel. The larger parcel adjoining it to the east would be the future site of a 240-foot cell tower.

An image taken from the qPublic website highlights the Petitioner’s 9.54 acre parcel. The larger parcel adjoining it to the east would be the future site of a 240-foot cell tower.

County sued over cell tower location

A land developer has filed a petition for review in Superior Court, contesting the Lumpkin County Planning Commission’s approval of a recent variance request which authorized construction of a new, 240-foot cell tower on Hightower Church Road.
Sheriff Stacy Jarrard (right) looks on as Investigator Hasley Gipson reviews the evidence which led to an out-of-state suspect who is believed to be responsible for scamming Lumpkin County out of nearly $400,000.

Sheriff Stacy Jarrard (right) looks on as Investigator Hasley Gipson reviews the evidence which led to an out-of-state suspect who is believed to be responsible for scamming Lumpkin County out of nearly $400,000.

Scammer from Florida cons Lumpkin out of $400K

By Keith Murden & Matt Aiken / The Nugget  --------------  Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office investigators have been scrambling to track down nearly $400,000 worth of taxpayers’ funds that disappeared when a County administrator unknowingly sent the money to a phony contracting account earlier this...