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COVID vaccine rollout

COVID vaccine rollout

COVID vaccine rollout is hit-or-miss

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
By Jake Cantrell & Matt Aiken / The Nugget It took Larry Mitchell about half an hour to get his shot at last Saturday’s vaccine event at Lumpkin County Parks & Rec. “About 32 minutes,” he said. “From the time I walked in the door and the time I walked out the door.
Virus surges amid vaccine scramble

Virus surges amid vaccine scramble

Virus surges amid vaccine scramble

News Staff
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
By Jake Cantrell & Beau Evans / The Nugget & Capitol Beat New While the initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Lumpkin was scattered, officials at the local and state level are said to be working toward making the vaccine experience a little more logistical. “How can I say this gently?
The brew crew at Three Rangers includes, from left, Julia McManus, Jonathan Jahn, Blair Housley and Chris Vasquez.

The brew crew at Three Rangers includes, from left, Julia McManus, Jonathan Jahn, Blair Housley and Chris Vasquez.

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Local brewery toasts the 'three' Rangers

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget It all started with a passion. About 10 years ago, Blair Housley started brewing his own beer. In 2017, when he opened the Etowah Meadery, he’d always wanted to add a brewery as well. That would eventually become Three Rangers Brewery.
Helen Kitchens was more than ready to greet visitors to her surprise 90th birthday parade which included plenty of friends, family and a few first responders.

Helen Kitchens was more than ready to greet visitors to her surprise 90th birthday parade which included plenty of friends, family and a few first responders.

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Socially distanced party parade greets Miss Helen

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Helen Kitchens wasn’t sure what to expect when her family members presented her with a birthday crown and walked her out to a special seat at the end of her driveway last Sunday afternoon. But once the sirens sounded down the street, it became apparent.
Fiona McElliott teamed up with fellow Team Purple members Luke and Don McElliott as they focused on North Georgia for ConnectAbility’s A Thousand Word Photography Project.

Fiona McElliott teamed up with fellow Team Purple members Luke and Don McElliott as they focused on North Georgia for ConnectAbility’s A Thousand Word Photography Project.

ConnectAbility Photography Project pics visible around town

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Nugget photographers are taking the day off for this story. Instead we’re letting the real professionals take over. Those pros would be the artists behind ConnectAbility’s A Thousand Words Photography Project.
Class commences after two-week virtual session

Class commences after two-week virtual session

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Class commences after two-week virtual session

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
After delaying the return to in-person schooling from Winter break by two weeks, Lumpkin County students returned to their schools for the first time in 2021 on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Lumpkin County Schools Superintendent Dr.
Crowds browsing homemade goods as well as music jam circles will have to wait another year as the Bear on the Square Executive Committee announced the annual Bear on the Square festival would be canceled for a second straight year. The committee looks forward to hopefully having the festival from April 22-24 in 2022.

Crowds browsing homemade goods as well as music jam circles will have to wait another year as the Bear on the Square Executive Committee announced the annual Bear on the Square festival would be canceled for a second straight year. The committee looks forward to hopefully having the festival from April 22-24 in 2022.

Bear on the Square festival canceled for second year

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Glenda Pender is looking forward to the singing and picking that used to be an annual tradition each spring in Dahlonega. But mostly, she’s looking forward to the bear hugs and the stories that accompany them. “It’s going to be wild when we finally can get together,” Pender said.
Dark Skies Ordinance gets go-ahead by city

Dark Skies Ordinance gets go-ahead by city

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Dark Skies Ordinance gets go-ahead by city

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget Dahlonega is headed for some darker nights. Last Monday the City Council unanimously voted to pass a new Dark Skies Ordinance which will regulate light pollution within city limits.
Former Lumpkin County Coroner Jim Sheppard is sworn in as new Associate Magistrate Judge in Lumpkin County on Monday, January 11 in the Lumpkin County Magistrate Courtroom.

Former Lumpkin County Coroner Jim Sheppard is sworn in as new Associate Magistrate Judge in Lumpkin County on Monday, January 11 in the Lumpkin County Magistrate Courtroom.

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New judge salary up for debate by county commission

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Following the naming of a new associate judge to the Lumpkin County Magistrate Court, former coroner Jim Sheppard, the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners debated the position and its salary at its first work session of the new year on January 5.
Council candidates revealed by request

Council candidates revealed by request

Council candidates revealed by request

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
An Open Records Request by The Nugget has resulted in the release of a list of candidates being considered to fill the Post 2 Dahlonega City Council position recently vacated by Helen Hardman.