Lumpkin County Commissioners unanimously passed a new ordinance that will regulate amplified noise after hours.

Brittani Abercrombie of Blackburn Elementary School, Leah Hulsey of Long Branch Elementary School, Jeff Bearinger of Lumpkin County High School, Amy Garrett of Lumpkin County Elementary School and Jammie Caine of Lumpkin County Middle School were all voted by their peers as the 2021 Teachers of the Year for their respective schools.

Lumpkin County Schools Central Office

Karen Shayne is the new executive director at Jeremiah’s Place.

Bobby and Susan Burrell will officially become Gold Rush royalty this weekend.

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.

City Council candidates

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.

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

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.