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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.
Lumpkin County Schools Central Office

Lumpkin County Schools Central Office

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.