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County officials wondered if adding a fee for the privilege of recycling would eliminate the possibility of people abusing the system to save a a few dollars that would otherwise be spent on trash service.

County officials wondered if adding a fee for the privilege of recycling would eliminate the possibility of people abusing the system to save a a few dollars that would otherwise be spent on trash service.

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Recycling program may see user fees

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The state of recycling in Lumpkin County is once again up for discussion, with the fate of the program likely to be decided at the next Board of Commissioners meeting this upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 19.
City Council candidates

City Council candidates

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Candidates vie for City Council Seat

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Growth, garbage fees, red tape and infrastructure were all topics touched on in the latest candidate Election 2021 Q&A. The Nugget recently caught up with William Ryan Reagin and Tammi J.
Residents pack into the Gary McCullough meeting room to hear whether Ordinance 2021-12 will be approved. The issue most on residents minds was the possibility of short term rentals being allowed in the new development, called The Ridge.

Residents pack into the Gary McCullough meeting room to hear whether Ordinance 2021-12 will be approved. The issue most on residents minds was the possibility of short term rentals being allowed in the new development, called The Ridge.

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City signs off on Summit expansion

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Before a packed city hall, the Dahlonega City Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance Monday night which will allow for the development of 61 townhomes, but no short term rentals, at the property known to local residents as “one tree hill.
The late Dr. David Miller served as County Commissioner until his passing earlier this year.

The late Dr. David Miller served as County Commissioner until his passing earlier this year.

County honors late commissioner’s memory

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a resolution naming the Commissioners Boardroom in honor of the late Dr. David Miller, who served as commissioner over District 1 until his passing earlier this year, at its recent meeting on Tuesday, September 21.
Andy Lowe, left, and Brad Eldredge were the fast moving treasure hunters who were able to locate the hidden golden nugget near Old Lucky stamp mill last Wednesday.

Andy Lowe, left, and Brad Eldredge were the fast moving treasure hunters who were able to locate the hidden golden nugget near Old Lucky stamp mill last Wednesday.

Treasure hunters go for the gold

News Staff
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Andy Lowe and Brad Eldredge aren’t professional treasure hunters. But you might not know it from their speedy sleuthing last Wednesday evening.
Tucker Greene and Mitchell Ridley are the candidates to fill Lumpkin County’s District 1 seat on the Board of Commissioners.

Tucker Greene and Mitchell Ridley are the candidates to fill Lumpkin County’s District 1 seat on the Board of Commissioners.

Candidates face off for Commissioner seat

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The race to fill Lumpkin County’s District 1 seat in the Board of Commissioners is underway with early voting to start next month.
The old city school building was demolished recently and the property now sits vacant.

The old city school building was demolished recently and the property now sits vacant.

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Downtown hotel plan nixed by committee

Jennifer Ramsay
Thursday, September 30, 2021
It appears there is no hotel immediately on the horizon for the long vacant old city school yard property at the North Park Street lot.
Joe Dickman gets to work on the future site of Community Helping Place’s new Anne Green Free Clinic.

Joe Dickman gets to work on the future site of Community Helping Place’s new Anne Green Free Clinic.

New CHP clinic building on solid footing

Matt Aiken
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The dream of a new Community Helping Place clinic is slowly and surely becoming groundbreaking reality on Rock House Road. “Just one year ago, Community Helping Place embarked on an ambitious journey,” stated CHP Director Melissa Line.
Rynli Harris, of Dahlonega, is now nearly six months removed from being Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s 400th heart transplant and is starting to eat full meals and is close to walking again. After multiple operations and a 288 day stay in the hospital, Rynli is referred to as a ‘miracle baby.’

Rynli Harris, of Dahlonega, is now nearly six months removed from being Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s 400th heart transplant and is starting to eat full meals and is close to walking again. After multiple operations and a 288 day stay in the hospital, Rynli is referred to as a ‘miracle baby.’

Heart transplant gives adopted baby and family hope

Jake Cantrell
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Tamara and Justin Harris weren’t planning to adopt another child. However, after the most hectic year of the Dahlonega family’s lives, the two can’t imagine life without their ‘miracle baby.’ “Rynli is a gift, she is pure joy all the time,” Tamara said.
Cyclists will once again ride through the backroads and hills of Dahlonega and other surrounding areas during this Sunday's Six Gap Century.

Cyclists will once again ride through the backroads and hills of Dahlonega and other surrounding areas during this Sunday's Six Gap Century.

Six Gap set to cycle through the county

Matt Aiken
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
The familiar blur of pumping pedals and spinning spokes is returning to the roads of Lumpkin County this Sunday as Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty rolls on once again. The race officially kicks off at the parking lot of Lumpkin County High School at 8 a.m.