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The inmate medical service provided by CorrectHealth for the Lumpkin County Law Enforcement Center will cost almost $89K more next year due to a jump in wages in the nursing field due to the pandemic, said Sheriff Stacy Jarrard.

The inmate medical service provided by CorrectHealth for the Lumpkin County Law Enforcement Center will cost almost $89K more next year due to a jump in wages in the nursing field due to the pandemic, said Sheriff Stacy Jarrard.

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Jail healthcare service cost jumps nearly $89K

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
After putting the inmate medical service provided to those housed at the Lumpkin County Detention Center up for bid, the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners elected to remain with CorrectHealth, despite an increase in price.
Incumbent Will Wade and challenger Tyler Tolin will face off in the Republican primary for a chance to run for the Georgia House District 9 seat.

Incumbent Will Wade and challenger Tyler Tolin will face off in the Republican primary for a chance to run for the Georgia House District 9 seat.

Candidates face off for state representative seat

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Election integrity, term limits and inflation are some of the hot-button topics touched on by candidates running for the Georgia House District 9.
Dan Burkett’s DUI charge was dismissed more than a year after his initial arrest on Copper Mines Road.

Dan Burkett’s DUI charge was dismissed more than a year after his initial arrest on Copper Mines Road.

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DUI court case dismissed after a year

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Daniel Burkett has spent the last 13 months telling anyone who would listen that he was not guilty of a DUI charge that he was arrested on in early 2021.
All 79-pages of the Lumpkin County land-use plan draft is officially out and available for reading.

All 79-pages of the Lumpkin County land-use plan draft is officially out and available for reading.

County land-use plan is available for reading

News Staff
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The final 79-page draft of the Lumpkin County land-use plan is officially out and available for reading. Last week we printed it out at The Nugget and took a close look. And we won’t lie, you probably won’t find it on any best seller lists anytime soon.
Volunteers at Dahlonega United Methodist Church prepare a hearty meal for curbside pick up last year for the Annual Spaghetti Supper to benefit Jeremiah’s Place.

Volunteers at Dahlonega United Methodist Church prepare a hearty meal for curbside pick up last year for the Annual Spaghetti Supper to benefit Jeremiah’s Place.

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Spaghetti supper serves up help for the homeless

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The Jeremiah’s Place spaghetti supper is more than just a meal. It’s also a vital fundraiser that benefits the local transitional housing non-profit. And this year the eighth annual event will take place Monday, April 25, 5-7:30 p.m. with two new churches participating.
The Dahlonega city council was recently presented with a potential master sidewalk plan at its recent work session.

The Dahlonega city council was recently presented with a potential master sidewalk plan at its recent work session.

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City paves way for new sidewalk plan

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
More than six miles of sidewalks could be in the works for downtown Dahlonega as the city council was recently presented with a potential master sidewalk plan at their April 18 work session.
Current Lumpkin County Board of Education District 2 Post representative Craig Poore confirmed to The Nugget on Thursday that he is still seeking re-election.

Current Lumpkin County Board of Education District 2 Post representative Craig Poore confirmed to The Nugget on Thursday that he is still seeking re-election.

Board of Ed. candidate confirms he will remain on ballot

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
After providing The Nugget with no comment in regards to his status in the running for the Lumpkin County Board of Education District 2 Post last week, current BOE representative Craig Poore confirmed to The Nugget on Thursday that he is still seeking re-election for BOE District 2.
Commissioner Jeff Moran and challenger Wade Niles will face off for the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners District 4 seat.

Commissioner Jeff Moran and challenger Wade Niles will face off for the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners District 4 seat.

County candidates vie for commission seat

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
By Jake Cantrell  & Matt Aiken / The Nugget -------- What are the most pressing issues facing the county?  How should we deal with growth in the area?  And just how concerned should we be about the long anticipated aquatic center?
June Woodward was one of several residents that took to the podium at Lumpkin's public hearing to talk about how the board should look to limit future growth in Lumpkin County.

June Woodward was one of several residents that took to the podium at Lumpkin's public hearing to talk about how the board should look to limit future growth in Lumpkin County.

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County land plan deadline may be extended again

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
It looks like it’s back to the drawing board once again for the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners as the attempt to revise the county’s land use codes could likely require another deadline extension after a five-hour special called meeting on Monday, followed by a public hearing last Tuesday.