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A zoning request for a newly remodeled home on Skyline Drive has some neighbors worried about its ultimate use.

A zoning request for a newly remodeled home on Skyline Drive has some neighbors worried about its ultimate use.

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Zoning request sparks debate at city hall

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
There was much debate at Dahlonega City Hall last week as residents and council members discussed the future of a recently renovated home at 60 Skyline Drive. Talks revolved around a rezoning request of the property, which sits on a wedge of land just across from Lumpkin County Middle School.
Dedee Formica voices her opinions about the proposed Animal Shelter at the recent Board of Commissioners public hearing.

Dedee Formica voices her opinions about the proposed Animal Shelter at the recent Board of Commissioners public hearing.

Animal shelter plans cause complaints

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Worries over the county’s proposed new animal shelter, and the potential for noise, declining property values and a negative environmental impact, brought concerned citizens before the Board of Commissioners during a recent work session and again at a public hearing last month.
Lumpkin County Planning Director Bruce Georgia points to posters spread throughout the boardroom showing different aspects of the developing land use plans with sections for citizens to write their comments alongside for consideration.

Lumpkin County Planning Director Bruce Georgia points to posters spread throughout the boardroom showing different aspects of the developing land use plans with sections for citizens to write their comments alongside for consideration.

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Land plan talks continue in Lumpkin County

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Once again, the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners met in a packed boardroom for a public hearing to discuss the looming land use changes that could have major implications on Lumpkin County for the foreseeable future.
Magistrate Judge Randy Pruitt died suddenly, due to illness, on Friday, January 21.

Magistrate Judge Randy Pruitt died suddenly, due to illness, on Friday, January 21.

Lumpkin loses popular judge and leader Randy Pruitt

SHARON HALL
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Magistrate Judge Randy Pruitt died suddenly of an illness Jan. 21, leaving family and friends, and Lumpkin County, poorer for his passing. Pruitt, a native of Lumpkin County, spent his life in service to the people of his hometown as a dispatcher, deputy, sheriff and judge.
Nuggetcast! | Episode 2

Nuggetcast! | Episode 2

Nuggetcast! | Episode 2

News Staff
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Welcome to the Nuggetcast! Your weekly glance at our weekly paper. Nuggetcast! is a weekly podcast by The Dahlonega Nugget, where hosts Matt Aiken and Jake Cantrell give you a weekly roundup of what to expect in this week's paper, as well as a behind the scenes look at how it all comes together.
Charlotte Sessions and her diabetic alert dog Baymax are ready to take on middle school together as Baymax becomes the first service animal to accompany a student in Lumpkin County Schools.

Charlotte Sessions and her diabetic alert dog Baymax are ready to take on middle school together as Baymax becomes the first service animal to accompany a student in Lumpkin County Schools.

Service dog is ready for middle school

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
At two and a half years old, she’s easily the youngest member of the seventh grade. She’s also the furriest. However, after just one day of middle school, Baymax Sessions, a yellow lab from Salt Lake City, is already breaking new ground in Lumpkin County.
The City has approved the addition of restroom facilities to be added to the Wimpy Mill recreational area, which already includes a kayak launch, pedestrian bridge, and picnic area.

The City has approved the addition of restroom facilities to be added to the Wimpy Mill recreational area, which already includes a kayak launch, pedestrian bridge, and picnic area.

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Wimpy Mill Park to get new $92K restrooms

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Restrooms are on the way to Dahlonega’s newest park. The Dahlonega City council recently approved a $92,000 bid from CXT for a concrete restroom building, called the CXT Denali which will soon be installed at Wimpy Mill Park.
The electric stylings of Scott Gray and acoustic notes of Patti Wright lead the contemporary worship service at Dahlonega Baptist. They also write music of all genres as Firesong Music.

The electric stylings of Scott Gray and acoustic notes of Patti Wright lead the contemporary worship service at Dahlonega Baptist. They also write music of all genres as Firesong Music.

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Firesong will take the stage Jan. 20 to benefit Jeremiah’s Place

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Firesong Music and Canopy + The Roots have teamed up to benefit Jeremiah’s Place, Lumpkin County’s transitional shelter for homeless families. Thursday, Jan. 27, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The new roundabout at the intersection of Oak Grove Road and Highway 19 is still being discussed by the county, due to questions about the shape of the retaining wall.

The new roundabout at the intersection of Oak Grove Road and Highway 19 is still being discussed by the county, due to questions about the shape of the retaining wall.

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Roundabout project brings questions from county

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
While the roundabout at Oak Grove Road near Lumpkin County High School is now fully functional to the vehicles coming to and fro down Highway 19, the project was still a major talking point during the Board of Commissioners’ last work session on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
Former and new city council members gathered together at the January 4 meeting, where three new members: Ryan Reagin, far left, Ross Shirley, far right, and Mayor JoAnne Taylor, center, were sworn in. Also pictured are, from left, council members Roman Gaddis, Johnny Ariemma, former mayor Sam Norton, council members Ron Larson and Joel Cordle.

Former and new city council members gathered together at the January 4 meeting, where three new members: Ryan Reagin, far left, Ross Shirley, far right, and Mayor JoAnne Taylor, center, were sworn in. Also pictured are, from left, council members Roman Gaddis, Johnny Ariemma, former mayor Sam Norton, council members Ron Larson and Joel Cordle.

New mayor and council on duty

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Former and new city council members gathered together at the January 4 meeting, where three new members: Ryan Reagin, far left, Ross Shirley, far right, and Mayor JoAnne Taylor, center, were sworn in.