The reported number of confirmed coronavirus cases for Lumpkin County has increased to 83, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.

What is law enforcement’s role in the pandemic? What’s the most pressing need for the LCSO? What quality makes for a good sheriff?

County offices will be opening for business Thursday, May 14, though with some restrictions.

Sometimes we all need a helping hand or a shoulder to hold us up.
For Carsten Ussery, who suffers from a chromosome abnormality, that support could come by way of a stability dog.

Due to “a large backlog” of unprocessed tests, said County Manager Stan Kelley, the Georgia National Guard called off Friday’s testing for COVID-19 in Lumpkin County.

The Lumpkin County Tax Commissioner’s office will reopen Monday, May 7. However, it will not be business as usual.

Although Dahlonega is already revered as a charming, friendly town, those who passed through downtown in the past week were sure to notice an unusually large number of smiling faces on the square,

The coronavirus hit many local businesses in the pocketbook. However, Brad Bowelle, owner of Brad’s United Karate, is bracing for a double whammy.

With increased testing, the number of Lumpkin County coronavirus confirmed cases have soared.

By Beau Evans / Capitol Beat News Service