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Local ballet teacher Kelli Roberts and her students prepare for class

Local ballet teacher Kelli Roberts and her students prepare for class

Ballet teacher pursues dancing dreams in Dahlonega

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Local ballet teacher Kelli Roberts wants to bring something new to her hometown. It's been a goal of hers for years, in fact. Having been a dancer for about 18 years, she appreciates the many benefits that learning ballet has to offer.
Megan Noble and her crafted critters have invaded the square

Megan Noble and her crafted critters have invaded the square

Crafted critters invade the Public Square

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Sometime around 2010 Megan Noble saw a cool stuffed doll made of fabric in a magazine and decided to try her hand at it. “It was a robot, and really  basic. And I thought I could do better than that. So I made a pattern out of cardboard, and used old clothes for fabric,” she said.
Commissioners discussed various options for keeping the recycling program going, including increasing the amount the County pays per month.

Commissioners discussed various options for keeping the recycling program going, including increasing the amount the County pays per month.

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Recycling cost concerns confronted by county

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Lumpkin County’s Recycling program was once again a subject of conversation among the board members during last week’s County Board of Commissioners work session. And of the five possible solutions offered by county staff, discontinuing recycling in Lumpkin County is once again a potential outcome.
A new proposed hotel on the former site of the old kindergarten building could feature 109 rooms with several amenities, including a conference space, pool, and rooftop dining.

A new proposed hotel on the former site of the old kindergarten building could feature 109 rooms with several amenities, including a conference space, pool, and rooftop dining.

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Downtown hotel plan gains traction render

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
The completed demolition of the old kindergarten building has paved the way for the future use of the downtown property. And that future could hold a new Hampton or Marriott hotel for the North Park Street lot.
City of Dahlonega Marshal

City of Dahlonega Marshal

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More City Marshal officers resign

News Staff
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay & Matt Aiken / The Nugget Dahlonega’s City Marshal’s Office is in a state of uncertainty as the law enforcement agency is now without full-time law enforcement officers.
The LCSO is on the lookout for this suspect

The LCSO is on the lookout for this suspect

BREAKING NEWS: Search underway for suspect after shots fired

JOHN BYNUM
Sunday, July 11, 2021
An urgent manhunt is underway in the area around Mt. Olive Church Road after the attempted arrest of Gerardo Jonathan Flowers resulted in gunfire on Sunday afternoon, according to officials from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
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.