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Video of classroom political talk released

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
After pleas for transparency to the Lumpkin County School Board at its February meeting and a month-long fight, Adam Scott was finally allowed to watch the alleged controversial lecture his child and others received in a Lumpkin County Middle School Georgia History class back in January.
The local COVID count currently stands at 2,638 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

The local COVID count currently stands at 2,638 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

Vaccine rollout may be slowed by winter weather

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The recent bout of frigid winter weather across the nation may have put the skids on some shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a release by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The LCHS One-Act Team, led by Drama Teacher Colleen Quigley Martin, celebrate their State Championship win at the GHSA One-Act Play AAA State Championships in Perry on Saturday, Feb. 20.

The LCHS One-Act Team, led by Drama Teacher Colleen Quigley Martin, celebrate their State Championship win at the GHSA One-Act Play AAA State Championships in Perry on Saturday, Feb. 20.

LCHS Drama team takes State title

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
When the One-Act Play team from LCHS found out that they’d won the Region Championship, beating out North Hall and the rest of the region for a chance to go to the State Championships, getting the opportunity to travel to Perry and perform one last time at the state level was just “icing on the...
Hawkins Street in Dahlonega

Hawkins Street in Dahlonega

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Downtown student housing zoning debate continues

News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget The heated debate over the future of 10 acres on Hawkins Street continued at City Hall last Monday as developers attempt to work toward a proposal that could pave the way for a 300-bed student housing complex.
Lumpkin County Administration Building

Lumpkin County Administration Building

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Search for new county manager commences

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, February 18, 2021
The search for Lumpkin County’s next manager is underway as the Board of Commissioners held a Special Called Work Session on Tuesday, Feb. 9 to begin the process for hiring for the position.
Chamber Board of Directors Chairman Matthew Garner (left) shares details of this year's plan with Executive Director Robb Nichols.

Chamber Board of Directors Chairman Matthew Garner (left) shares details of this year's plan with Executive Director Robb Nichols.

Chamber of Commerce renews focus on workforce

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, February 18, 2021
It's no secret that tourism is going well in Dahlonega. For years, the Dahlonega Lumpkin Chamber of Commerce has worked to market the town as a destination for visitors seeking the great outdoors, charming history, restaurants, wineries, and more.
Pandemic can’t cancel local Lenten services

Pandemic can’t cancel local Lenten services

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Pandemic can’t cancel local Lenten services

SHARON HALL
Thursday, February 18, 2021
By Sharon Hall The Nugget The Dahlonega Lumpkin County Ministerial Association’s Lenten Services will be a little different this year, but despite the pandemic, it will happen.
Fr. John Hamilton, rector at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, poses during a 2018 pilgrimage to Northern Ireland at a recreated monastery at North Down Museum.

Fr. John Hamilton, rector at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, poses during a 2018 pilgrimage to Northern Ireland at a recreated monastery at North Down Museum.

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Service explores spirit of Celtic prayer ceremonies

SHARON HALL
Thursday, February 11, 2021
A conversation between Lara Lowman and Barbara Day Miller about Dahlonega’s art and music scene led, in a round about way, to an opportunity to explore a bit of Celtic tradition during Lent. In talking about the Celtic influence on local art and music Lowman, grant writer for St.
The aging school building on North Park Street is most likely destined for demolition.

The aging school building on North Park Street is most likely destined for demolition.

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Demolition looms for old city school

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget The members of the Dahlonega City Council recently approved a request to entertain bids to demolish the old elementary school building on North Park Street at their regularly scheduled meeting last Monday. The request was not a new one.
The new Holiday Inn Express and Suites along East Main Street in Dahlonega could open for business as early as mid-February.

The new Holiday Inn Express and Suites along East Main Street in Dahlonega could open for business as early as mid-February.

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New hotel readies for business

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Dahlonega is just weeks away from the much-discussed opening of the new downtown hotel. The brick-facade structure, which has now been a few years in the planning, now occupies the site of the former Parks and Butler buildings along East Main Street on the public square.