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Cady Geddings lunges forward to return a volley during Lumpkin’s 7 AAA Region Tournament. Geddings won the final match of the tournament for the Indians to clinch a third place finish in the region.

Cady Geddings lunges forward to return a volley during Lumpkin’s 7 AAA Region Tournament. Geddings won the final match of the tournament for the Indians to clinch a third place finish in the region.

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Girls tennis takes 3rd in Region, prepares for State playoffs

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
With all eyes on her court, Cady Geddings battled back in an over 3-hour marathon match to claim the decisive win in the LCHS Girls Tennis team’s 3-2 win over Dawson County to claim third place in the Region Tournament on Wednesday, March 30.
The City of Dahlonega has approved the Barlow lift station for a rehabilitation project. The station is used to move wastewater to higher elevation and other sewage treatment facilities.

The City of Dahlonega has approved the Barlow lift station for a rehabilitation project. The station is used to move wastewater to higher elevation and other sewage treatment facilities.

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Water treatment—$900K City lift station approved

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The Barlow lift station has been approved for a rehabilitation project coming in at just over $900,000. The bid, which came from W.L. Griffin Company, LLC, is over budget, as the total set aside for the project was $590,000, as approved by the council during 2021 meetings.
Candidates for the Lumpkin County Board of Education post are currently set to include incumbent Craig Poore, who currently sits over District 2 on the board and challenging candidate Jeramy.

Candidates for the Lumpkin County Board of Education post are currently set to include incumbent Craig Poore, who currently sits over District 2 on the board and challenging candidate Jeramy.

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‘No comment’ creates election questions for School Board race

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
As the local election season draws nearer, one race became more unclear as The Nugget’s candidate Q&As were left unanswered by one of the candidates for the Board of Education post seat.
Lumpkin County Law Enforcement Center

Lumpkin County Law Enforcement Center

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Jail healthcare costs scrutinized

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The long term future of medical services for inmates housed in the Lumpkin County Detention Center is still uncertain as the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners voted during a recent meeting to approve the proposal process that would put the service up for bid.
Kelso Crowder Horne, known as Casey to many, leaves behind a legacy of service to the community.

Kelso Crowder Horne, known as Casey to many, leaves behind a legacy of service to the community.

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Casey Horne leaves behind a legacy of local service

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
A man known for his years of service to his family, the nation and Lumpkin County is gone from the community. Kelso Crowder “Casey” Horne Jr. passed away March 19 at the age of 77.
Dahlonega City Hall

Dahlonega City Hall

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City staff raises in the works

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
City employees may be getting a raise in the near future. A bump in pay was one of the topics discussed at this month’s city council session. The idea was proposed by City Manager Bill Schmid, who also presented it to the council.
Lumpkin County Administration Building

Lumpkin County Administration Building

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Citizens turn out for subdivision variance debate

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
There was some tension at the most recent Lumpkin County Planning Commission meeting last Monday. Greg Hayes, owner of Quality Homes, went into the meeting requesting multiple final plat approvals and a series of variances for his proposed Oak Grove Road subdivision.
Craig Gentry is remembered as a man of faith and family, a savvy businessman and an adventure seeker.

Craig Gentry is remembered as a man of faith and family, a savvy businessman and an adventure seeker.

Life of local leader claimed by plane crash

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Local business leader and beloved community member Craig Gentry died on impact when the plane he was piloting plunged to the ground near Lumpkin County’s Guy Wimpy Airport on Saturday evening, according to officials.
The terms of the agreement require that the range is restricted to pistols and handguns only.

The terms of the agreement require that the range is restricted to pistols and handguns only.

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Gun range court dispute settled

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
A county-ordered cease fire at The Complete Combatant gun range is no more.
Rising gas prices will likely cause the County to spend more money than the $60,000 in emergency funds already set aside for fuel.

Rising gas prices will likely cause the County to spend more money than the $60,000 in emergency funds already set aside for fuel.

Gas prices bust school bus budget

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
With gas prices skyrocketing across the country, the fuel budget for Lumpkin County Schools is taking a major hit. At Lumpkin County School System’s Work Session on Wednesday, March 9, superintendent Dr.