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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.

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.

Bearinger named Lumpkin Teacher of the Year

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
When Jeff Bearinger began his career, he never dreamed he’d be named System Teacher of the Year. Or that he’d even be a teacher at all.
Lumpkin County Schools Central Office

Lumpkin County Schools Central Office

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School board balks at land request

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
What was thought to be a seemingly simple request from the Lumpkin County Water Authority turned complicated at the Lumpkin County Board of Education work session last Monday.
Karen Shayne is the new executive director at Jeremiah’s Place.

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

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New director steps up at Jeremiah’s Place

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Jeremiah’s Place, Lumpkin County’s transitional housing program for homeless families, opened its doors to its first residents in December 2015. Its seven units are six years old and have recently been given a thorough fall cleaning and had some renovation work done.
Bobby and Susan Burrell will officially become Gold Rush royalty this weekend.

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

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Burrells will be Gold Rush King and Queen

SHARON HALL
Thursday, October 14, 2021
When Susan Burrell got the call telling her she and her husband Bobby had been nominated for King and Queen of Gold Rush, she was shocked. “I think back to past kings and queens and they were such special people doing special things in the community,” she said.
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.

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.

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Recycling program may see user fees

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The state of recycling in Lumpkin County is once again up for discussion, with the fate of the program likely to be decided at the next Board of Commissioners meeting this upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 19.
City Council candidates

City Council candidates

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Candidates vie for City Council Seat

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Growth, garbage fees, red tape and infrastructure were all topics touched on in the latest candidate Election 2021 Q&A. The Nugget recently caught up with William Ryan Reagin and Tammi J. Scales, the two candidates vying for the Post 3 office of the Dahlonega City Council to ask them their opinions...
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.

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.

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City signs off on Summit expansion

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Before a packed city hall, the Dahlonega City Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance Monday night which will allow for the development of 61 townhomes, but no short term rentals, at the property known to local residents as “one tree hill.”
The late Dr. David Miller served as County Commissioner until his passing earlier this year.

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

County honors late commissioner’s memory

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a resolution naming the Commissioners Boardroom in honor of the late Dr. David Miller, who served as commissioner over District 1 until his passing earlier this year, at its recent meeting on Tuesday, September 21.
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.

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.

Treasure hunters go for the gold

News Staff
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Andy Lowe and Brad Eldredge aren’t professional treasure hunters. But you might not know it from their speedy sleuthing last Wednesday evening.
Tucker Greene and Mitchell Ridley are the candidates to fill Lumpkin County’s District 1 seat on the Board of Commissioners.

Tucker Greene and Mitchell Ridley are the candidates to fill Lumpkin County’s District 1 seat on the Board of Commissioners.

Candidates face off for Commissioner seat

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The race to fill Lumpkin County’s District 1 seat in the Board of Commissioners is underway with early voting to start next month.