Local

More than 1,400 local residents have participated in early voting in Lumpkin County thus far in the primaries.

More than 1,400 local residents have participated in early voting in Lumpkin County thus far in the primaries.

Exclusive Content

Polls record a rush of early voters

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
By David Williams & Matt Aiken -- Capitol Beat News & The Nugget Early voting in Georgia ahead of the May 24 primaries is breaking records, defying the historical trend of lower turnouts in non-presidential election years.
Jane Mullinax was named the Director of Accountability for Lumpkin County Schools. Sara Fain was selected as the new principal of Long Branch Elementary School. Cindy Hunsinger will be the new Assistant Principal of Lumpkin County Elementary School. Erick Hofstetter, currently in Paulding County, was approved as the Chief Financial Officer for Lumpkin County Schools.

Jane Mullinax was named the Director of Accountability for Lumpkin County Schools. Sara Fain was selected as the new principal of Long Branch Elementary School. Cindy Hunsinger will be the new Assistant Principal of Lumpkin County Elementary School. Erick Hofstetter, currently in Paulding County, was approved as the Chief Financial Officer for Lumpkin County Schools.

Exclusive Content

School system makes several administrator changes

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
In the 2022-23 school year, there will be a lot s familiar faces in new places.
A long awaited renovation at the Dahlonega Visitors Center bathroom is now in the works thanks to a contribution from the City of Dahlonega.

A long awaited renovation at the Dahlonega Visitors Center bathroom is now in the works thanks to a contribution from the City of Dahlonega.

Exclusive Content

Restroom renovation coming to downtown visitor’s center

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The Dahlonega Visitor’s Center is getting new restrooms in the near future. At this month’s meeting the city council passed a resolution which would allow for $54,000 in funds to go towards the $100,000+ joint project which is being handled by the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce.
Community members gave their comments on the final draft of the revised land plan during the May 3 Special Called meeting where the plan was unanimously passed by the Board of Commissioners.

Community members gave their comments on the final draft of the revised land plan during the May 3 Special Called meeting where the plan was unanimously passed by the Board of Commissioners.

Exclusive Content

Land use plan is approved by County

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
After enacting an 180 day moratorium that was twice extended and countless hours of heavily-attended public meetings to discuss the proposed revisions, the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners took just over 17 minutes to unanimously vote for its approval of the 79-page document set to govern land...
Polls are open for early voting most days until the May 24 primary.

Polls are open for early voting most days until the May 24 primary.

Exclusive Content

OUR VIEW - Voting Day is much more than a day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
You might not realize it, but today is voting day. And so is tomorrow. And the day after that. Because early voting season is well underway in Lumpkin County and across the state.
From the beginning of the COVID pandemic through the challenges that followed, the folks in Dahlonega and Lumpkin County came together to make sure our community made it through tough times and came back stronger than ever. This week we take a look back at how far we’ve come.

From the beginning of the COVID pandemic through the challenges that followed, the folks in Dahlonega and Lumpkin County came together to make sure our community made it through tough times and came back stronger than ever. This week we take a look back at how far we’ve come.

Celebrating our community’s perseverance through the pandemic

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
This special section began with a conversation. Deb Rowe of Shenanigans stopped by The Nugget office with an idea. She wanted to say thank you. As the owner of one of Dahlonega’s most popular restaurants she’s seen a lot the last two years.
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.

Exclusive Content

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.

Exclusive Content

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.