The Nugget was around for Nic Anderson’s first day of school at Lumpkin County in 2008. It was then that a slightly bleary eyed kindergartener arrived at the classroom of Staci Head and Jennifer Barrett and looked into the camera of Nugget reporter Matt Aiken. Last month, Anderson reenacted that photo.

The City Council heard plans for a new development for the old city school yard property on North Park Street, including space for eight retail spots and two large restaurants, on the bottom floor and several residential spaces on the second, and potentially third floor.

Woody’s Barber Shop owner Cathy Garner paid her garbage bill Tuesday morning, but wasn't happy about the mandatory fee.

New county manager selected

LCHS Valedictorian Amelia Langston and Salutatorian Ethan Fox prepare for the graduation ceremony.

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.”

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.

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.

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

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