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It was sweet victory for Lumpkin County High School football Friday night as the team easily topped St. Francis at home.

It was sweet victory for Lumpkin County High School football Friday night as the team easily topped St. Francis at home.

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Lumpkin knocks out Knights in big win

Jake Cantrell
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
By Jake Cantrell The Nugget Lumpkin Head coach Caleb Sorrells follows the same routine after each game, hugging his wife Amber and their boys immediately after addressing his team.
Lumpkin County Schools Central Office

Lumpkin County Schools Central Office

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School athletic director arrested

Matt Aiken
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The recently hired athletic director of Lumpkin County High School has been arrested on domestic-related charges, according to officials at the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
Art professor Jon Mehlferber, is wearing the mask he 3D printed hundreds of last spring.

Art professor Jon Mehlferber, is wearing the mask he 3D printed hundreds of last spring.

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Protests prompted by mask mandate debate

News Staff
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay, Matt Aiken & Dave Williams / The Nugget & Capitol Beat It would appear that last week’s protest at the University of North Georgia was just a preview.
Members of the Board of Education and Central Office staff pose for a photo with one of the system's new buses.

Members of the Board of Education and Central Office staff pose for a photo with one of the system's new buses.

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Bus driver shortage causes complications

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Thanks to teachers with CDL licenses filling in and some recent bus route consolidation, Lumpkin County Schools seems to have weathered a storm in the form of a bus driver shortage to start the school year. Superintendent Dr.
Firefighters/EMTs (from left) Jordan Dingess and Jody Holland from the Lumpkin County Fire Department check the fit of a banner that will be used for the 9/11 20th Anniversary Commemoration event on September 11, on the west end of the Gold Museum in downtown Dahlonega. The fire truck will be parked in front of Woody’s Barber Shop.

Firefighters/EMTs (from left) Jordan Dingess and Jody Holland from the Lumpkin County Fire Department check the fit of a banner that will be used for the 9/11 20th Anniversary Commemoration event on September 11, on the west end of the Gold Museum in downtown Dahlonega. The fire truck will be parked in front of Woody’s Barber Shop.

Downtown event to commemorate 20th anniversary of 9/11

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Twenty years ago this September 11, the nation was horrified by attacks on the nation. Terrorists hijacked four airplanes and flew them into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and attempted to crash into the U. S.
Former County Manager Stan Kelley is ready for a long-awaited retirement.

Former County Manager Stan Kelley is ready for a long-awaited retirement.

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Former county manager Kelley ready for retirement

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
It’s official. After several false starts, former Lumpkin County Manager Stan Kelley is finally retiring from public service. Kelley spent three-plus decades as an employee of Lumpkin County, the last 16 as County Manager.
Board Chairman Ivana Pelnar-Zaiko (left) and Chairman Emeritus Hal Williams as they thank the Holly Theatre’s donors at the recent “Elevate” event. Over $20,000 was raised from the community to go towards renovations.

Board Chairman Ivana Pelnar-Zaiko (left) and Chairman Emeritus Hal Williams as they thank the Holly Theatre’s donors at the recent “Elevate” event. Over $20,000 was raised from the community to go towards renovations.

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Holly Theatre ready to show off many new features

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Holly Theater is back after an unexpected hiatus, or as they called it, a “forced intermission.” Last summer, as COVID raged, The Holly Theatre made the difficult decision to close its doors.
Parental concerns are increasing along with the COVID count in LC schools

Parental concerns are increasing along with the COVID count in LC schools

COVID cases prompt classroom concerns

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
  This story has been updated since running in the August 25 print edition of The Nugget, with more answers from LCSS Superintendent Rob Brown.
A back-to-school party at University Heights resulted in multiple 911 calls and arrests over the weekend.

A back-to-school party at University Heights resulted in multiple 911 calls and arrests over the weekend.

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Local block party turns chaotic

News Staff
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
By Matt Aiken & Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget Thunderstorms and the threat of arrests brought an end to a back-to-school block party that had reportedly begun to spiral out of control at University Heights Townhomes over the weekend.