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After a last-second pin saved his match and put him through to the finals at Sectionals, Lumpkin wrestler Kerwin Martinez points to the crowd in celebration. Martinez often shows emotion after winning important matches, citing that he wrestles to honor those close to him.

After a last-second pin saved his match and put him through to the finals at Sectionals, Lumpkin wrestler Kerwin Martinez points to the crowd in celebration. Martinez often shows emotion after winning important matches, citing that he wrestles to honor those close to him.

Local wrestler meets challenges on the mat and in life

Kerwin Martinez is used to wrestling under pressure.
Emergency responders air-lifted a shooting victim after a dispute. The victim spent nearly two weeks in the hospital.

Emergency responders air-lifted a shooting victim after a dispute. The victim spent nearly two weeks in the hospital.

Man dies after shooting on Wesley Lee Road

Nearly two weeks after suffering a gun shot wound to the head Dahlonega resident Charles Nathaniel Grizzle died at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, according to officials from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
Dahlonega Nugget Marketing Consultant Lindsey McLamb writes about getting the chance to return to one of her favorite towns—Dahlonega!

Dahlonega Nugget Marketing Consultant Lindsey McLamb writes about getting the chance to return to one of her favorite towns—Dahlonega!

LINDSEY McLAMB - Returning to the town I love

It’s a phrase many have uttered, sometimes shouted. “I’M BACK!” Michael Jordan, Eminem, The Terminator, and Randy Quaid as he sacrifices himself to defeat the aliens in Independence Day, to name a few. Now it’s my turn. I’M BACK! To Dahlonega that is.
Nuggetcast! returns with Episode IV

Nuggetcast! returns with Episode IV

Nuggetcast! Episode IV

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.
Publisher Matt Aiken, left, and a special guest that many might recognize as a prominent local law enforcement officer film a segment for Nuggetcast! in the middle of The Nugget office last week. Aiken and staff writer Jake Cantrell anchor the action in the weekly podcast which takes place in the center of The Nugget office. Each installment is meant to tell the story behind the stories in The Dahlonega Nugget, and what it takes to report them. New episodes of Nuggetcast! post Fridays at 9 a.m. on YouTube.

Publisher Matt Aiken, left, and a special guest that many might recognize as a prominent local law enforcement officer film a segment for Nuggetcast! in the middle of The Nugget office last week. Aiken and staff writer Jake Cantrell anchor the action in the weekly podcast which takes place in the center of The Nugget office. Each installment is meant to tell the story behind the stories in The Dahlonega Nugget, and what it takes to report them. New episodes of Nuggetcast! post Fridays at 9 a.m. on YouTube.

Nuggetcast! offers the stories behind the stories

This edition of The Dahlonega Nugget is coming to a podcast near you. In two days, to be exact. It’s then, on Friday morning, that Episode 4 of Nuggetcast! will officially post on The Nugget’s YouTube channel.
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.

Zoning request sparks debate at city hall

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

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.

Land plan talks continue in Lumpkin County

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

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.