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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.
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

News Staff
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.