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The proposed ordinance reads “…the addition of formula businesses in the B-3 district, if not monitored and regulated, will serve to frustrate the City’s primary goal which is to maintain a unique sense of community and village themes.”

The proposed ordinance reads “…the addition of formula businesses in the B-3 district, if not monitored and regulated, will serve to frustrate the City’s primary goal which is to maintain a unique sense of community and village themes.”

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City may rein in 'formula business' in downtown district

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget A proposed ordinance could fend off unregulated ‘formula businesses’ in the downtown district of Dahlonega.
Class of 2021 includes (back row) Paula Cooper, Luke Schofield, Robb Nichols, (fourth row) Anna Isaacs, Don Sosebee, Anna Sheppard, Mary Mullinax, Sydney Pierce, Karson Price, Emma Gilstrap, Chase Cotware, Zoe Anderson, Tammy Soles, (third row) Lexi Pierce, Dylan Henshcen, Audrey Hoch, Carder Dockery, (second row) Lucy Basso, Ben Thompson, Courtney Voss, Kylee Abercrombie, Sydney Moore, (front Row) Morgan Tatum, Malaya Brown, Clara Waters, Madison Myers. Not pictured: Tavion Lawrence and Jack Lowry.

Class of 2021 includes (back row) Paula Cooper, Luke Schofield, Robb Nichols, (fourth row) Anna Isaacs, Don Sosebee, Anna Sheppard, Mary Mullinax, Sydney Pierce, Karson Price, Emma Gilstrap, Chase Cotware, Zoe Anderson, Tammy Soles, (third row) Lexi Pierce, Dylan Henshcen, Audrey Hoch, Carder Dockery, (second row) Lucy Basso, Ben Thompson, Courtney Voss, Kylee Abercrombie, Sydney Moore, (front Row) Morgan Tatum, Malaya Brown, Clara Waters, Madison Myers. Not pictured: Tavion Lawrence and Jack Lowry.

Chamber celebrates Lumpkin Youth Leadership Class of 2021

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The members of Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce Lumpkin Youth Leadership Program recently celebrated the completion of the program with a graduation luncheon at Montaluce.
Lumpkin County Commissioners Chris Dockery and Rhett Stringer discuss the postponement of the May 6 Public Hearing and when the earliest make up meeting could occur, following a misadvertisment of the meeting.

Lumpkin County Commissioners Chris Dockery and Rhett Stringer discuss the postponement of the May 6 Public Hearing and when the earliest make up meeting could occur, following a misadvertisment of the meeting.

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Street market mix-up leads to meeting delay

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
A local man’s fight for an outdoor market has been put on hold for the time being after a recent advertising mix-up led to a meeting postponement.
Sabrina Walker of Spirits Tavern is one of several business owners looking for a few more employees this spring.

Sabrina Walker of Spirits Tavern is one of several business owners looking for a few more employees this spring.

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Labor shortage hits local businesses

News Staff
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay & Dave Williams The Nugget & Capitol Beat Like much of the nation, Dahlonega is facing a labor shortage. And nowhere is that more apparent than in the local restaurants.
Commissioner David Miller was known as a dedicated public servant and an approachable expert on many matters.

Commissioner David Miller was known as a dedicated public servant and an approachable expert on many matters.

Commissioner David Miller dies at age 64

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Lumpkin County lost a leader and a friend on Sunday night with the passing of Lumpkin County Commissioner Dr. David Miller. Miller, who had been battling an illness, was serving as the District 1 Commissioner, as well as Vice Chairman on The Holly Theater’s Board of Directors.
Luca Diamante and Kate Jackson, who await a pitch from Bob Burrell as Susan Burrell (not pictured) coaches from the backstop.

Luca Diamante and Kate Jackson, who await a pitch from Bob Burrell as Susan Burrell (not pictured) coaches from the backstop.

Lumpkin Heroes enjoy day on the diamond

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Lumpkin Heroes were out in full-force on the baseball diamond with a fun-filled final home game at LC Parks & Rec last Wednesday. That includes, pictured, Luca Diamante and Kate Jackson, who await a pitch from Bob Burrell as Susan Burrell (not pictured) coaches from the backstop.
Photo provided by NPS, not actual local elk.

Photo provided by NPS, not actual local elk.

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Escaped elk leads to roundup

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The green grass on the other side of the fence proved too tempting for a trio of elk who reportedly managed to escape from Chestatee Wildlife Preserve & Zoo recently. And a resulting online warning issued by county officials turned some heads on Facebook last Thursday. “Watch out for elk!
The historic "Head House" was built by Homer Head for himself and his wife around the first decade of the 1900s. It was built from lumber purchased by Dr. Head after the local Baptist Church was torn down. Now owned by the City of Dahlonega, the house could become the new home of the DDA.

The historic "Head House" was built by Homer Head for himself and his wife around the first decade of the 1900s. It was built from lumber purchased by Dr. Head after the local Baptist Church was torn down. Now owned by the City of Dahlonega, the house could become the new home of the DDA.

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Downtown historic house ready for renewal

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
By John Bynum & Jennifer Ramsay It sits just behind the public square in Dahlonega. A three-story historical residence built over a century ago, known as the "Head House," the building is now the subject of discussions by the Dahlonega City Council.