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Wimpy Mill Park offers picnic tables, fishing, and is also the home of a new all-abilities kayak launch.

Wimpy Mill Park offers picnic tables, fishing, and is also the home of a new all-abilities kayak launch.

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City opens new all-access kayak launch

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
The City of Dahlonega recently added a new option for boaters looking to kayak on the Yahoola Creek Reservoir with the addition of a new all-abilities boat launch. The new facility was installed at Wimpy Mill Park, on the edge of Lake Zwerner.
Barbara Anne Green touched thousands of lives as both a teacher and an involved member of her church and community.

Barbara Anne Green touched thousands of lives as both a teacher and an involved member of her church and community.

Barbara Anne Green was a ‘tireless champion’ for others

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
One of Dahlonega’s true Southern ladies left this town a little poorer for her passing on March 9. Both as a teacher and an involved member of her church and community, Barbara Anne Green touched thousands of lives during her life.
The site of the old school yard property on North Park Street is part of the land targeted for a proposed multi-family unit and hotel, as heard by the City Council and Downtown Development Authority recently.

The site of the old school yard property on North Park Street is part of the land targeted for a proposed multi-family unit and hotel, as heard by the City Council and Downtown Development Authority recently.

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Downtown ‘luxury’ complex proposed

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget Downtown Dahlonega could be headed for a massive facelift in the coming years. The Dahlonega City Council and Downtown Development Authority heard a proposal to build a multi-family unit and hotel on the 4 acres behind Hancock Park, split onto two plots.
Bender case changes to in-person hearing

Bender case changes to in-person hearing

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Bender case changes to in-person hearing

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
A virtual hearing in which Dylan Patrick Reid detailed the alleged murderous actions that claimed the life of Dahlonega resident Hannah Bender came to a sudden halt last Monday morning when his internet connection was lost.
Clearing ground on Crown Mountain

Clearing ground on Crown Mountain

Clearing ground on Crown Mountain

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
A sign that reads "Hotel Coming Soon" has been posted on the edge of partially-cleared property belonging to landowner Roberta Green-Garrett on Crown Mountain for months. And last week crews continued to clear more trees, eventually opening a clear view to downtown.
Fugitive nabbed following manhunt

Fugitive nabbed following manhunt

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Fugitive nabbed following manhunt

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
A night-long manhunt on the south side of Lumpkin County took on a heightened sense of urgency last week when Dillon Findley disappeared into the woods in the area around Blackburn Elementary School, said Sheriff Stacy Jarrard.
John Dowdy and Adam Scott, far right, talk to other community members about their concerns regarding the alleged controversial lecture given at LCMS in January.

John Dowdy and Adam Scott, far right, talk to other community members about their concerns regarding the alleged controversial lecture given at LCMS in January.

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TRUMP TALK - Parent wants lawyer fees covered by school board

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
For the second straight monthly meeting of the Lumpkin County Board of Education, two concerned parents stood before the board requesting transparency about an alleged controversial lecture given at Lumpkin County Middle School.
Lumpkin County Administration Building

Lumpkin County Administration Building

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County answers CARE Act spending questions

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Confusion about how Lumpkin County used the $1.3 million it received from the federal government as a result of the CARES Act has led to plenty of questions from concerned citizens. Recently The Nugget sat down with county officials to discuss how these funds were utilized locally.
The Holly Theatre in Dahlonega

The Holly Theatre in Dahlonega

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Holly Theatre holds on despite shutdown

SHARON HALL
Thursday, March 4, 2021
It goes without saying that 2020 was a rough year for many Dahlonega businesses. It was especially tough for The Holly Theater. Just as it was getting ready to open its spring season, the pandemic hit and the community theater doors were shut.