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Fred Weil lived well. And he was cherished by his many grandchildren, standing from left, Claire Lacy and Haley Weil; front from left, AJ Weil and Charlotte Sessions.

Fred Weil lived well. And he was cherished by his many grandchildren, standing from left, Claire Lacy and Haley Weil; front from left, AJ Weil and Charlotte Sessions.

Weil left Lumpkin community a brighter place

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Fred Weil worked hard to serve others. But he didn’t work hard to stay in the spotlight. “He did so, so much,” said his daughter Katie Sessions. “And even I didn’t know.” The 78-year-old Weil died Aug.19, 2021, following his wife Bonnie’s death last summer.
The treasure hunt is on!

The treasure hunt is on!

The hunt for hidden Dahlonega gold is on

News Staff
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The Dahlonega Nugget is giving away a Dahlonega nugget. And this one’s not made of newspaper. “This one's solid gold,” said Publisher Matt Aiken. “It was panned from a stream in Dahlonega and the folks at Consolidated Gold Mine says it's worth about $500.
ABOVE: Katherine James (left) who could potentially be a next-door neighbor to the DiVine Village development if it goes through, speaks to the Planning Board on behalf of a room of concerned Frogtown residents.

ABOVE: Katherine James (left) who could potentially be a next-door neighbor to the DiVine Village development if it goes through, speaks to the Planning Board on behalf of a room of concerned Frogtown residents.

RV park plan prompts debate at County meeting

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Katherine James and her husband have owned property off of Town Creek Church Road for 30 years. It’s where they always planned to retire.
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners met with county staff for a special called meeting on Wednesday to discuss the county's use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds.

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners met with county staff for a special called meeting on Wednesday to discuss the county's use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds.

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County clashes over American Rescue Plan spending

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
A debate on how to best spend the $6.5 million of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds allocated to Lumpkin County turned heated during Wednesday’s Special Called Meeting as commissioners argued about which eligible uses best serve the community.
County officials try to determine the best way to utilize COVID relief funds.

County officials try to determine the best way to utilize COVID relief funds.

County debates use of COVID relief funds

Jake Cantrell
Friday, August 13, 2021
A debate on how to best spend the $6.5 million of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds allocated to Lumpkin County turned heated during Wednesday’s Special Called Meeting as commissioners argued about which eligible uses best serve the community.
Gun range proposal up for debate in Lumpkin

Gun range proposal up for debate in Lumpkin

Gun range proposal up for debate in Lumpkin

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
When this newspaper hits newsstands, Brian Hill will most likely be on a plane to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Yet back home in Dahlonega, he seems to have caused a bit of a commotion. “I just didn't really see it coming...
A case of mistaken identity led to an unexpected and unwanted trip to Lumpkin County Detention Center for one local woman recently.

A case of mistaken identity led to an unexpected and unwanted trip to Lumpkin County Detention Center for one local woman recently.

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Charges are dropped after wrongful arrest

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
A case of mistaken identity has resulted in the wrongful arrest of a local woman by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. Sheila Dwelly, 68, of Dahlonega was taken into custody last Tuesday and charged with two counts of theft by shoplifting after warrants were issued by Judge Dyann Beaty.
Back-to-school traffic won't be blocked by the flurry of construction on Oak Grove Road and Highway 19.

Back-to-school traffic won't be blocked by the flurry of construction on Oak Grove Road and Highway 19.

Roundabout ready for school traffic

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, August 5, 2021
There will be no roadblocks standing in the way of back to school traffic this week. The intersection at Oak Grove and Highway 19 should open in time for the big day on Thursday, August 5th. For now, the stop sign at the end of Oak Grove will return, while Highway Business 19 will open for traffic.
A case of mistaken identity led to the arrest of a local woman

A case of mistaken identity led to the arrest of a local woman

Local woman mistakingly arrested, confused with other suspect

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
A case of mistaken identity has resulted in the wrongful arrest of a local woman by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. Sheila Dwelly, 68, of Dahlonega was taken into custody last Tuesday and charged with two counts of theft by shoplifting after warrants were issued by Judge Dyann Beaty.
Lumpkin's new County Manager Alan Ours arrived for his first day on the job Monday, August 2. Most recently serving as County Manager in Glynn County, Ours arrives with nearly four decades of local government service in Georgia and South Carolina and is eager to get to work in Lumpkin County.

Lumpkin's new County Manager Alan Ours arrived for his first day on the job Monday, August 2. Most recently serving as County Manager in Glynn County, Ours arrives with nearly four decades of local government service in Georgia and South Carolina and is eager to get to work in Lumpkin County.

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New county manager is in town and on the job

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
After moving to Dahlonega from coastal Georgia where it’s mostly flat, Alan Ours is excited about the opportunities to hike in north Georgia’s mountains. “It’s just called walking in south Georgia,” Ours said when describing a “hike” in Brunswick, where he moved from.