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There won’t be a First Night event in town this year as virus numbers in the North Georgia area led to the cancellation of the annual celebration.

There won’t be a First Night event in town this year as virus numbers in the North Georgia area led to the cancellation of the annual celebration.

Virus surges as local New Year’s fest canceled

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Monday was a “challenging morning” for Jeremiah’s Place Executive Director Karen Shayne.
County commissioners debate the future of land use in Lumpkin.

County commissioners debate the future of land use in Lumpkin.

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Changes to county land plan loom large

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Today marks day 98 of a 180-day moratorium that was enacted by the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners, halting any action permitting new commercial development in the Agricultural Preservation, Rural Places and Residential Growth character areas of Lumpkin County.
The future of The Crimson Moon is currently unclear as the Parker-Nix building in downtown Dahlonega is on the market.

The future of The Crimson Moon is currently unclear as the Parker-Nix building in downtown Dahlonega is on the market.

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Historic downtown building on the market

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
A photo of The Crimson Moon in last week’s edition of The Dahlonega Nugget has a lot of folks talking—wondering how the historic building came to be up for sale. The official story is, it’s complicated.
Concept renderings for Cottrell Aquatic Center included a lazy river, play area and an outdoor pool with three water slides on the outside while the inside would house a steel 50 meter competition pool, among other amenities. Now those extra features may be in jeopardy.

Concept renderings for Cottrell Aquatic Center included a lazy river, play area and an outdoor pool with three water slides on the outside while the inside would house a steel 50 meter competition pool, among other amenities. Now those extra features may be in jeopardy.

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Aquatic center plans scrambled

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
After three years worth of meetings, concept renderings and discussions, plans for a Lumpkin County Aquatic Center seem to be sinking fast.
Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard is spearheading an effort that could lead to reforms in the court system.

Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard is spearheading an effort that could lead to reforms in the court system.

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$400K theft case could result in reform

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The investigation into $400,000 worth of missing funds that resulted in the arrest of a local official earlier this month may have also exposed a legal blindspot in the process.
Lumpkin plans to build a new College and Career Academy with a grant from the Technical College System of Georgia.

Lumpkin plans to build a new College and Career Academy with a grant from the Technical College System of Georgia.

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School system has big plans for $3 million grant

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
With its announcement of winning a $3.1 million grant earlier this month, Lumpkin County Schools is now set to build a College and Career Academy, something that’s been a goal for years. But what exactly does that mean? For Superintendent Dr.
New home construction

New home construction

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100-home development at the Summit gets go-ahead

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The Dahlonega City Council voted to approve two ordinances that should lead to a major expansion of the Summit of Dahlonega just off Morrison Moore Parkway. One new neighborhood deemed “Senators Ridge” will consist of 27 detached homes.
Lumpkin County’s Chief Registrar and Elections Manager has been arrested and charged with theft by taking Thursday evening.

Lumpkin County’s Chief Registrar and Elections Manager has been arrested and charged with theft by taking Thursday evening.

BREAKING NEWS: Lumpkin County Elections Manager charged in $400,000 theft

Matt Aiken
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Lumpkin County’s Chief Registrar and Elections Manager has been arrested after an investigation revealed her involvement in the theft of more than $400,000 worth of funds designated for charity, according to a release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Local shelter Jeremiah’s Place is helping several families with children who are hoping to have a merry Christmas this year.

Local shelter Jeremiah’s Place is helping several families with children who are hoping to have a merry Christmas this year.

Homeless housing looking for toys this Christmas

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
This year Jeremiah’s Place has seven children living on its campus, ranging in age from 3 to 13 years old. While people have donated some funds or small gifts, there was hardly enough to fulfill the children’s wish lists.