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A range of emotions were felt by contestants of Dahlonega’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.

A range of emotions were felt by contestants of Dahlonega’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.

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Contestants battle for hotdog victory on Fourth of July

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
In the middle of the Fourth of July weekend festivities, dozens of people gathered in Hancock Park to watch the Second Annual Dahlonega Hot Dog Eating Contest. One of those people was Dawson Dominy, the eventual winner.
Dahlonega City Hall

Dahlonega City Hall

City Marshal's office in state of flux

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Dahlonega is in need of a new head of the City Marshal’s Office. After approximately four years on the job, Chief Jeff Branyon officially submitted his resignation on Friday, June 24.
Andrew Wilson, owner of Jethro's coffee shop, based the name of his business on his favorite biblical figure.

Andrew Wilson, owner of Jethro's coffee shop, based the name of his business on his favorite biblical figure.

College business plan becomes coffee shop

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
For Andrew Wilson, Jethro’s started as a college business plan. Dahlonega’s newest coffee shop, which opened in late May, has gone through a few phases before becoming what it is today. “In 2015 I wrote up a business plan for Jethro’s,” said Wilson. “I didn’t really know where it was going.
Nathan Gerrells is excited to get started in his new role as the Lumpkin County Middle School Principal. Gerrells previously taught at Long Branch Elementary, LCMS and LCHS and even attended Lumpkin County Schools as a student.

Nathan Gerrells is excited to get started in his new role as the Lumpkin County Middle School Principal. Gerrells previously taught at Long Branch Elementary, LCMS and LCHS and even attended Lumpkin County Schools as a student.

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Gerrells takes the lead at middle school as new principal

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
This fall Nathan Gerrells will be starring in a new role. And this time, it isn’t in a production by The Holly Theater. Gerrells was named as the new principal of Lumpkin County Middle School at the June Lumpkin County Board of Education meeting earlier this month. And he’s ready to get to work.
Chris Worick, chair of the cemetery committee has spent time researching the history behind those buried in the unmarked graves.

Chris Worick, chair of the cemetery committee has spent time researching the history behind those buried in the unmarked graves.

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Hundreds of historic graves found in Mt. Hope Cemetery

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
A recent Ground Penetrating Radar survey of the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Dahlonega revealed surprising results as nearly 300 unmarked graves were found in the downtown graveyard just off the Public Square.
Design plans for the upcoming Cottrell Aquatic Center

Design plans for the upcoming Cottrell Aquatic Center

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Aquatic center opening could lag until 2023

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
With construction delays already pushing the Cottrell Aquatic Center well off from its original open date of Spring 2022, the Board of Commissioners are considering delaying the opening even further.
Lumpkin County Schools Chief Financial Officer Shannon Christian goes over the proposed 2022 budget during the school board's public hearing on Monday, June 21.

Lumpkin County Schools Chief Financial Officer Shannon Christian goes over the proposed 2022 budget during the school board's public hearing on Monday, June 21.

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School budget aims for the rollback rate

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
When the Lumpkin County Board of Education meets on July 19 for its regular monthly meeting, the board will likely vote to accept the rollback rate, if acting on the recommendations of Chief Financial Officer Shannon Christian.
Dahlonega City Hall

Dahlonega City Hall

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City council shakeup is looming

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget Dahlonega’s City Council may look different after this year's elections. Current Mayor, Sam Norton, announced at the June 7 council meeting that he was inclined not to rerun for mayor.