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Busy signals or a recorded message have met most seeking the COVID 19 vaccine.

Vaccine demand vexes health officials

SHARON HALL

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Frustration ruled the day Monday for seniors 65 and older trying to make appointments for a COVID vaccine shot—and health department employees as well. It began last week at the local Health Department. “We have never seen the phone ring like this.

Nurse Kelly Hall was among the first local frontline medical workers to roll up her sleeve and receive the coronavirus vaccine last week.

First doses of COVID vaccine begin for frontline workers

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

By Matt Aiken & John Bynum / The Nugget Kelly Hall shed a few unexpected tears when she received the new coronavirus vaccine last week. But not because it hurt. In fact, it was just the opposite. “It was a big rush of relief,” said the local frontline nurse. “And hope.

From left, Cru Norton, Shiloh Claussen, Connor Bagley and Devin White represented Gold City Composite on race days this fall in the new mountain bike team’s inaugural season racing in the Georgia Interscholastic Cycling League in 2020.

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Local bike team is blazing a trail

Jake Cantrell

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

There’s a new team in town that specializes in outdoor adventure and endurance. Preferably on two wheels. Gold City Composite is Lumpkin County’s new mountain biking squad.

New Lumpkin County Magistrate Court associate judge Jim Sheppard is shown swearing in as the county coroner.

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Sheppard makes move from coroner to magistrate judge

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Lumpkin County’s Magistrate Court has a new associate judge. Jim Sheppard, formerly the county’s coroner, takes his new position effective immediately. “He’s a perfect fit,” said Chief Magistrate Judge Randy Pruitt.

Dahlonega City Hall

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City council could pass Dark Skies ordinance

News Staff

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget Star-gazing in Dahlonega may soon be a brighter experience as city officials are currently entertaining a new Dark Skies Ordinance. City Manager Bill Schmid presented the proposed ordinance at the Dec.

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Vaccine offers hope as COVID count climbs

News Staff

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

By Matt Aiken & Beau Evans / Nugget & Capitol Beat News Lumpkin County’s COVID numbers are still sharply climbing as a much needed vaccine is slowly but surely beginning to make its way into North Georgia.

Larry Odom had a love for serving the people of the Lumpkin County community.

Larry Odom leaves behind lasting legacy

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

By Sharon Hall The Nugget Larry Odom, Lumpkin County native and former president of United Community Bank, passed away from complications of COVID on Christmas Eve. He was 71-years-old.

Helen Hardman has served on the Dahlonega City Council since 2018.

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Hardman to step down from City Council

JOHN BYNUM

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Dahlonega city councilwoman Helen Hardman announced earlier this week that she will be moving from Dahlonega to be closer to her family, and therefore will be relinquishing her seat on the City Council, effective immediately.

The Holly Theatre in Dahlonega

Holly Theatre to begin major renovation

JOHN BYNUM

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The pandemic has presented many challenges to The Holly Theatre's ability to present stage productions. A total of four out of five main-stage plays were postponed until 2021 as COVID precautions limit the amount of people who can gather indoors.

Lumpkin County Middle School

BREAKING NEWS: All clear after threats at middle school lead to lockdown

Matt Aiken

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Lumpkin County Middle School was on lockdown Wednesday morning when a student threatened a classmate with a knife, according to LCSO officials. Sheriff Stacy Jarrard said no one was injured in the incident and the school is now operating normally. “The situation is under control,” said Jarrard.