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There’s a wealth of knowledge in a new book about the local Consolidated Gold Mine. Answers to many fascinating questions were dug up by tour guide and former 4H Extension agent Greg Sheppard.

There’s a wealth of knowledge in a new book about the local Consolidated Gold Mine. Answers to many fascinating questions were dug up by tour guide and former 4H Extension agent Greg Sheppard.

Golden history of Consolidated Mine is the subject of new book

JOHN BYNUM
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
When Greg Sheppard began researching the history of Dahlonega’s Consolidated Gold Mine, it was mostly to  find the answers to questions he received from tourists. After he retired, he found that becoming a tour guide at the local landmark was a pastime that he enjoyed.
Mark Robinson said he's seen all kinds of non-recyclables thrown into the big blue bins at Barlow Road transfer station lately. This, he said, has led to the dumping of many "contaminated" loads.

Mark Robinson said he's seen all kinds of non-recyclables thrown into the big blue bins at Barlow Road transfer station lately. This, he said, has led to the dumping of many "contaminated" loads.

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Recycling program plagued by trash trouble

Matt Aiken
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Is much of Lumpkin County’s recycling getting trashed?
Whitney Little works diligently on the new mural that now decorates the side of The Nugget office.

Whitney Little works diligently on the new mural that now decorates the side of The Nugget office.

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Students complete new Nugget mural

Jennifer Ramsay
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
After months of work, The Dahlonega Nugget has its very own mural. The new work of art, painted on the side of the Nugget building, features a miner panning for gold, the Nugget slogan “The Gold of the News”, and an inkwell.
Officials from the Lumpkin County Development Authority, Lumpkin County government, and Yahoola Outdoors celebrated the grand opening of a newly opened portion of the reservoir trail. (Photo submitted)

Officials from the Lumpkin County Development Authority, Lumpkin County government, and Yahoola Outdoors celebrated the grand opening of a newly opened portion of the reservoir trail. (Photo submitted)

New section of Yahoola reservoir trail now open

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Development Authority of Lumpkin County and Yahoola Outdoors hosted a ribbon cutting event officially opening a new section of trail at the Yahoola Creek Reservoir in celebration of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4.
Nugget staff members attending the Georgia Press Association convention at Jekyll Island included News/Sports writer Jake Cantrell, Publisher Matt Aiken, Marketing Consultant Lindsey McLamb and News Editor John Bynum. Not pictured are Office Manager Chauna Utterback and Staff Writer Jennifer Ramsay.

Nugget staff members attending the Georgia Press Association convention at Jekyll Island included News/Sports writer Jake Cantrell, Publisher Matt Aiken, Marketing Consultant Lindsey McLamb and News Editor John Bynum. Not pictured are Office Manager Chauna Utterback and Staff Writer Jennifer Ramsay.

Nugget takes home nine Georgia Press awards

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
It was a good night for The Dahlonega Nugget at the Better Newspaper Awards banquet as Team Nugget snagged nine Georgia Press Association Awards throughout the evening on Friday, June 3.
UNG Dahlonega campus

UNG Dahlonega campus

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Downtown patrol—Dahlonega teams up with UNG

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
In the event of an emergency, the officers of the Dahlonega and UNG Police Departments will officially have each others backs. That was the idea behind a Dahlonega City Council“memorandum of understanding” which was officially approved at last week’s meeting.
Dahlonega resident Rick Nielsen competes with Jessie the Border Collie during a Disc Dogs event. Teams from around the South are set to participate in the Skyhoundz Classic and DiscDogathon this weekend at Yahoola Creek Park.

Dahlonega resident Rick Nielsen competes with Jessie the Border Collie during a Disc Dogs event. Teams from around the South are set to participate in the Skyhoundz Classic and DiscDogathon this weekend at Yahoola Creek Park.

Action dogs return to town June 11-12

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
What could be more fun to see than high-flying disc dogs in the park? Not much, according to Dahlonega resident Rick Nielsen, owner of four Border Collies and a coordinator of competitions for Southeast Disc Dogs.
Recent Lumpkin graduate Nikoli Smith (right) is now in the first stages of a long recovery after a motorcycle accident left the high school senior fighting for his life just weeks before graduation. Chorus director Tee Smith said he's always known Nikoli for his determination and says that determination will now be more important than ever.

Recent Lumpkin graduate Nikoli Smith (right) is now in the first stages of a long recovery after a motorcycle accident left the high school senior fighting for his life just weeks before graduation. Chorus director Tee Smith said he's always known Nikoli for his determination and says that determination will now be more important than ever.

Teen battles back after crash

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
One minute, Nikoli Smith was two weeks from graduating high school and setting his sights on the next step, continuing his education and singing career at the University of Georgia. And then, in an instant, the focus became surviving to be able to take a literal next step.
Due to T-Mobile’s rollout of 5G, non-emergency calls were reportedly being impacted recently in area counties, including Lumpkin.

Due to T-Mobile’s rollout of 5G, non-emergency calls were reportedly being impacted recently in area counties, including Lumpkin.

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Dispatch calls scrambled by 5G cell glitch?

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
If you’ve tried to call Lumpkin County Dispatch and can’t seem to hear anyone, you’re not alone. In a strange glitch, which some are attributing to T-Mobile’s rollout of 5G, some callers are unable to hear anything when they call the non-emergency line.
Valedictorian Kira May and Salutatorian Piper Spraker have already topped their class and now look to the future.

Valedictorian Kira May and Salutatorian Piper Spraker have already topped their class and now look to the future.

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Top LCHS scholars ready for new challenges

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
When she first heard her name over the school intercom, Lumpkin senior Kira May’s mind was racing. “I just remember getting called up to the office one day like ‘ah crap, I’m in trouble or something,’” May said. Then, a sigh of relief. “I thought I got dress-coded,” she said.