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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.
Qualifying came to a close at the Lumpkin County Elections and Voters’ Registration office last Friday afternoon.

Qualifying came to a close at the Lumpkin County Elections and Voters’ Registration office last Friday afternoon.

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Election contenders compete for local seats

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
By Matt Aiken & Dave Williams / The Nugget & Capitol Beat --- Qualifying week has come to a close for all Lumpkin County candidates. And while several seats are on the ballot, only a few races will be contested.
The works of the four professor/artists who were the foundation of the University of North Georgia’s Department of Visual Arts are on display through March 22 at the Student Center on the UNG Dahlonega campus.

The works of the four professor/artists who were the foundation of the University of North Georgia’s Department of Visual Arts are on display through March 22 at the Student Center on the UNG Dahlonega campus.

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UNG art show honors program’s founders

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The art of Bob Owens, Win Crannell, Tommye Scanlin and Hank Margeson is being featured through March 22 at the University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega campus in the Bob Owens Gallery in the Student Center. It’s part of the celebration of 50 years of visual art at the university.
The latest push for increased broadband access includes the efforts of, from left, State Senator Steve Gooch, Lumpkin County Development Authority Executive Director Rebecca Mincey and Windstream representatives Deana Perry-Hawkins and Michael Foor.

The latest push for increased broadband access includes the efforts of, from left, State Senator Steve Gooch, Lumpkin County Development Authority Executive Director Rebecca Mincey and Windstream representatives Deana Perry-Hawkins and Michael Foor.

Broadband in Lumpkin gets $11.8 million boost

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Development Authority of Lumpkin County and Windstream are in the process of planning where nearly $12 million will be spent to expand broadband to Lumpkin County. The federal government awarded the county $8.1 million and a state grant for $3.7 million was assigned to the Development Authority.
Last week the Dahlonega city council voted to appoint Lance Bagley to fill the Post 5 seat following a blind vote by the council members. Post 5 became vacant last year when JoAnne Taylor left the position to successfully run for mayor.

Last week the Dahlonega city council voted to appoint Lance Bagley to fill the Post 5 seat following a blind vote by the council members. Post 5 became vacant last year when JoAnne Taylor left the position to successfully run for mayor.

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City council appoints Bagley to fill Post 5

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Post 5 of the Dahlonega City Council has been filled. On Monday, the city council voted to appoint local business owner Lance Taylor Bagley to the empty seat following a blind vote by the council members.