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Mountain Ed. Valedictorian, Sydnee Poore, with her father and former teacher Craig Poore and grandmother Barbara Poore, a current Mountain Ed. teacher.

Mountain Ed. Valedictorian, Sydnee Poore, with her father and former teacher Craig Poore and grandmother Barbara Poore, a current Mountain Ed. teacher.

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Mountain Ed valedictorian ready for UNG at age 15

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget When Sydnee Poore started high school in August 2020, she never expected to graduate as valedictorian the following May. And yet, she’ll be starting her freshman year at the University of North Georgia this August, at just 15 years of age.
Julia Lancaster helps a student climb a rope at Dahlonega School of Gymnastics, where she teaches 5 and 6 year olds.

Julia Lancaster helps a student climb a rope at Dahlonega School of Gymnastics, where she teaches 5 and 6 year olds.

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Local graduate sticks landing with scholarship

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget Balancing a social life, regular school, and extra curriculars while applying to college is a challenge for most high schoolers. But for Julia Lancaster, it’s a way of life.
Lumpkin County Administration Building

Lumpkin County Administration Building

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New costs collide with County budget

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
The first look at the proposed 2022 budget for Lumpkin County left the Board of Commissioners hoping for a favorable digest to offset a nearly 10 percent increase in the 2021 numbers. The county presented the proposed budget at the first June work session on June 1.
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No new cases in COVID report

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
For the first time in over a year the continuously climbing local coronavirus count has ground to a much-welcome halt in Dahlonega and Lumpkin County. “Zero” was the official total of new COVID-19 cases reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health for the week.
Representatives from the county, city, and the state met recently to break ground on the new roundabout at the intersection of Oak Grove Road and Highway 19-Business.

Representatives from the county, city, and the state met recently to break ground on the new roundabout at the intersection of Oak Grove Road and Highway 19-Business.

New road project is a roundabout way to real progress

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
The intersection of Oak Grove Road and Highway 19-Business may not look like much during most of the week. But on certain days. And at certain times. It can transform into a traffic trap that seems to rival the most hectic of Atlanta intersections. A mini-Malfunction Junction if you will.
The Nugget was around for Nic Anderson’s first day of school at Lumpkin County in 2008. It was then that a slightly bleary eyed kindergartener arrived at the classroom of Staci Head and Jennifer Barrett and looked into the camera of Nugget reporter Matt Aiken. Last month, Anderson reenacted that photo.

The Nugget was around for Nic Anderson’s first day of school at Lumpkin County in 2008. It was then that a slightly bleary eyed kindergartener arrived at the classroom of Staci Head and Jennifer Barrett and looked into the camera of Nugget reporter Matt Aiken. Last month, Anderson reenacted that photo.

Nic Anderson named Lumpkin's STAR student

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget Nicholas Anderson never set out to become Lumpkin County High’s STAR student. In fact, he didn’t even know it existed. “When they told me I was STAR student I just kinda blew it off,” he said. “Like it was cool but I didn’t know what it meant.
The City Council heard plans for a new development for the old city school yard property on North Park Street, including space for eight retail spots and two large restaurants, on the bottom floor and several residential spaces on the second, and potentially third floor.

The City Council heard plans for a new development for the old city school yard property on North Park Street, including space for eight retail spots and two large restaurants, on the bottom floor and several residential spaces on the second, and potentially third floor.

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'Dahlonega-centric' design debated for downtown lot

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget Once again the Dahlonega City Council heard about big plans for a new development for the old city school yard property on North Park Street. With one big difference.
Woody’s Barber Shop owner Cathy Garner paid her garbage bill Tuesday morning, but wasn't happy about the mandatory fee.

Woody’s Barber Shop owner Cathy Garner paid her garbage bill Tuesday morning, but wasn't happy about the mandatory fee.

Woody’s clashes with city over bill

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
The shop window at Woody’s Barber Shop went dark last Thursday morning. The downtown gathering spot, which is often bustling in the early hours, had no lines and no customers.
New county manager selected

New county manager selected

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New county manager selected

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
After a lengthy executive session during the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners’ May meeting, the board emerged with a new county manager. The board voted unanimously to hire Alan Ours, previously of Glynn County, to be Lumpkin’s new county manager at the May 18 meeting.
LCHS Valedictorian Amelia Langston and Salutatorian Ethan Fox prepare for the graduation ceremony.

LCHS Valedictorian Amelia Langston and Salutatorian Ethan Fox prepare for the graduation ceremony.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian look ahead to future challenges

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
When Lumpkin County High School’s Amelia Langston and Ethan Fox each crossed the stage and received their diplomas during Saturday’s graduation ceremony, they did so knowing they were closing a chapter of their lives filled with memories.