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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.
Signs honoring Kaleb Duckworth have been showing up along local roads.

Signs honoring Kaleb Duckworth have been showing up along local roads.

‘Justice’ demanded after teen’s death

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
The tragic death of Kaleb Duckworth has friends and family members calling for justice after the 19-year-old Lumpkin County native died from injuries sustained in a violent altercation outside a Dawsonville Applebee’s last week.
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners officially approved the plan for the upcoming hospital that will sit along GA 400.

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners officially approved the plan for the upcoming hospital that will sit along GA 400.

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New hospital construction plan rolls on

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
When or even if construction would  begin on a new hospital in Lumpkin County has been on the mind of many residents for years now.
Lumpkin County commissioners are ready to roll on the upcoming basketball court project at Yahoola Creek Park.

Lumpkin County commissioners are ready to roll on the upcoming basketball court project at Yahoola Creek Park.

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Yahoola Creek Park basketball court plan approved by county

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
After being presented with a range of options for the proposed basketball court at Yahoola Creek Park, the Board of Commissioners voted to approve the most upscale plan.
Jail letters will be scanned and forwarded to inmates

Jail letters will be scanned and forwarded to inmates

Jail on alert for mail-in drugs

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Mail in the jail isn’t always what it seems. What appears to be a harmless letter from a friend has the potential to contain cleverly concealed contraband, according to Sheriff Stacy Jarrard. “A lot of jails in the state of Georgia are getting mail sent to them that’s laced with drugs,” he said.