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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.
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.
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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.