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Candidates in the Lumpkin County Commission District 3 Special Election race are (from left) Randall Chambers, Nathan Davis and Anita Anderson Spangler.

Candidates in the Lumpkin County Commission District 3 Special Election race are (from left) Randall Chambers, Nathan Davis and Anita Anderson Spangler.

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County Commission District 3 seat to be filled by Special Election

Keith Murden
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
With Early Voting underway and Election Day looming on May 19, The Nugget presents its second candidate Q&A of the week.This time the focus is on the Special Election race for District 3 County Commissioner to fill the remaining term of Rhett Stringer, who stepped down from the position earlier...
Artist displays, a beer and wine garden and live jazz music will return to the square for the two-day event.

Artist displays, a beer and wine garden and live jazz music will return to the square for the two-day event.

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Arts & Wine Festival will bring fest fun to Dahlonega next weekend

Keith Murden
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The 2026 spring festival season is poised to continue in style, as the Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival makes its colorful return to the downtown square on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17.The annual festival will bring with it plenty of juried artists selling their wares, as well as a beer and...
Candidates vying for State Senate District 51 include (from left) Democrat Gary St. Lawrence, Philip Milam, Steve Shaw and Will Wade.

Candidates vying for State Senate District 51 include (from left) Democrat Gary St. Lawrence, Philip Milam, Steve Shaw and Will Wade.

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Candidates for State Senate debate issues

Keith Murden
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The long wait to weigh in on local governance is over, as voting has officially begun for the highly-anticipated General Primary and Special Election.According to results posted on the County’s Elections & Registration website, Monday, the first day of Early Voting, saw a turnout of 253.Residents...
Faith Mihok addresses the Dahlonega City Council as she explains her idea for a praise and worship event that would take place Halloween night in Hancock Park.

Faith Mihok addresses the Dahlonega City Council as she explains her idea for a praise and worship event that would take place Halloween night in Hancock Park.

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Event forms submitted to City for same Halloween time slot

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Halloween’s seasonal spookiness may take a turn for the spiritual in downtown Dahlonega this year as an application has been submitted for a praise and worship service that would take place in the Hancock Park pavilion the evening of October 31.In previous years, this pavilion has been the home of...
Staff Sergeant Hunter Green (right) catches a kick from Staff Sergeant Ben Ronemus during a hand-to-hand combat demonstration at Camp Frank D. Merrill’s 5th Battalion Army Rangers Open House.

Staff Sergeant Hunter Green (right) catches a kick from Staff Sergeant Ben Ronemus during a hand-to-hand combat demonstration at Camp Frank D. Merrill’s 5th Battalion Army Rangers Open House.

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Ranger Camp Open House highlights heroics

Keith Murden
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The public got another exciting glimpse into military life on Saturday, as Camp Frank D. Merrill hosted their annual Ranger Open House.While the U.S. Army’s 5th Ranger Battalion has trained on the Dahlonega base since 1951, the first known Open House event reportedly took place during a museum...
Glenn and Betsy Gagne recently requested a variance that would allow them to set up business at their Town Creek Church Road horse farm.

Glenn and Betsy Gagne recently requested a variance that would allow them to set up business at their Town Creek Church Road horse farm.

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Horse farm business is approved by County

Matt Aiken
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Big plans are underway for Lil’ Texas Ranch, as a recently approved variance request will now allow Glenn and Betsy Gagne to open up a business at their Town Creek Church Road horse farm.
TSW Community Planner Caleb Racicot updates the Planning Commission on a forthcoming revision of Dahlonega’s development ordinances as City Manager Allison Martin looks on.

TSW Community Planner Caleb Racicot updates the Planning Commission on a forthcoming revision of Dahlonega’s development ordinances as City Manager Allison Martin looks on.

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City zoning ordinance overhaul is closer to completion

Keith Murden
Thursday, April 23, 2026
A long-discussed overhaul of the City of Dahlonega’s zoning and development ordinances appears to be nearing the public hearing stage. That news was relayed to the Planning Commission earlier this month during a presentation by TSW Design Community Planner Caleb Racicot.
The 2026 edition of Dahlonega Magazine is inserted inside the April 15, 2026 print edition of The Nugget.

The 2026 edition of Dahlonega Magazine is inserted inside the April 15, 2026 print edition of The Nugget.

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Dahlonega Magazine 2026 edition out now

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
So, you think you’ve seen everything in Dahlonega? Well, think again. Everyone knows that our charming town is the place to be for great restaurants, sight-seeing and learning about history. There’s gold beneath our feet, beautiful fall foliage in the mountains, and crystal clear waterways to enjoy.
Pictured: the current location of Community Helping Place. A new 9.33 acre property nearby on Rock House Road will eventually serve as the new campus for CHP.

Pictured: the current location of Community Helping Place. A new 9.33 acre property nearby on Rock House Road will eventually serve as the new campus for CHP.

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Community Helping Place land deal paves way for future

Keith Murden
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Community Helping Place has a large local fanbase that appreciates the local non-profit’s excellent thrift store, food pantry and the access to health services they provide to qualifying residents, and now supporters and clients alike have even more to look forward to, as CHP shared the news that...
District 9 state Senate candidate Wayne Rowan addresses a crowd of concerned citizens during a Sunday afternoon community forum held at Lumpkin County Parks & Rec. The main topic of discussion was Iron Mountain ATV Park.

District 9 state Senate candidate Wayne Rowan addresses a crowd of concerned citizens during a Sunday afternoon community forum held at Lumpkin County Parks & Rec. The main topic of discussion was Iron Mountain ATV Park.

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Candidates wade into ATV park controversy

Keith Murden
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A local ATV park was at the center of public debate Sunday afternoon during a special community forum held by a group of concerned citizens led by Lumpkin resident Stephanie Kaufman, she expressed her opinion that the County is not doing enough to address the concerns of Iron Mountain Park’s...