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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.
The discovery of a "chopped" stolen van led to multiple arrests last week.

The discovery of a "chopped" stolen van led to multiple arrests last week.

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Stolen van leads to 'chop-shop'

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
It’s been a while since Sheriff Stacy Jarrard has seen an active chop shop. But that’s the best way to describe the garage of Wendell Patrick, according to deputies with the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
Lumpkin County Administration Building

Lumpkin County Administration Building

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Planning commission 'conflict' creates debate

News Staff
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
By Matt Aiken & Jake Cantrell The Nugget A closely-watched variance request and a questionable recusal by a board member has resulted in a sudden change of procedure for the Lumpkin County Planning Commission.
The Georgia Power contracted helicopter has been hovering all around Lumpkin County lately. Officials say clean up crews are one or two weeks behind.

The Georgia Power contracted helicopter has been hovering all around Lumpkin County lately. Officials say clean up crews are one or two weeks behind.

Limb chopping copter trims around power-lines

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
A Georgia Power contracted helicopter has been doing a bit of high-flying pruning lately. And it has not gone unnoticed by local residents.
A search last week turned up an estimated $30,000 worth of methamphetamine, which was reportedly ready for distribution.

A search last week turned up an estimated $30,000 worth of methamphetamine, which was reportedly ready for distribution.

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Trafficking drug bust results in four arrests

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
A sweeping search of a Lewis School Road home last Tuesday morning turned up 295 grams of packaged methamphetamine, totaling an estimated $30,000 and reportedly ready for distribution, according to officials from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.