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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.
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.