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South Enotah Child Advocacy Center members are, from left, Executive Director Rebekah Perethian, Forensic Interviewer Kylee Martin, Family Advocate Carlyn Hearn, Facility Dog Jake Martin and, front, Family Advocate Megan Holcombe.

South Enotah Child Advocacy Center members are, from left, Executive Director Rebekah Perethian, Forensic Interviewer Kylee Martin, Family Advocate Carlyn Hearn, Facility Dog Jake Martin and, front, Family Advocate Megan Holcombe.

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Local groups team up to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Lumpkin County Family Connection, Enotah CASA and South Enotah Child Advocacy Center have joined forces this April to bring community awareness to National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Prevent Child Abuse Georgia adds its support and voice to the mix as well.
During the April 5 meeting, the Dahlonega city council approved revisions to the Reservoir Management Plan and now it will be sent back to the state EPD director for approval.

During the April 5 meeting, the Dahlonega city council approved revisions to the Reservoir Management Plan and now it will be sent back to the state EPD director for approval.

Reservoir swimming proposed by city, awaits EPD approval

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay & John Bynum / The Nugget The City of Dahlonega is diving into a plan that could eventually lead to recreational swimming at Lake Zwerner and Yahoola Creek Reservoir. The idea is part of the overall long-term plan for the local reservoir.
UNG will host four town halls on its Dahlonega, Blue Ridge and Gainesville campuses and online to provide information about the COVID-19 vaccine. (Photo by PEGGY COZART/UNG)

UNG will host four town halls on its Dahlonega, Blue Ridge and Gainesville campuses and online to provide information about the COVID-19 vaccine. (Photo by PEGGY COZART/UNG)

UNG town halls will explore science behind COVID-19 vaccines

News Staff
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The University of North Georgia will host a town hall meeting on April 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with  UNG biology lecturer Dr. Amy Anderson in the Hoag Student Center Room 342 on the Dahlonega campus. Up to 42 people can take part in person due to social distancing.
Cicadas

Cicadas

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Cicada invasion may swarm this way

Matt Aiken
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
They’re big. They’re loud. And if things go according to plan, they could be swarming our way this spring. Though, in a way, the cicada invasion has been here for years. “They’re sort of underground,” said Clark McAllister of the UGA Cooperative Extension. “They stay in the soil and feed off roots.
The Lumpkin County Swiftwater Rescue Team, including, from left, Chris Maloney, Derrick Haney, Eric Wimpy and Brennan Powell prepare to launch into the flood swollen waters at Golden Avenue. (Photo courtesy of David Wimpy)

The Lumpkin County Swiftwater Rescue Team, including, from left, Chris Maloney, Derrick Haney, Eric Wimpy and Brennan Powell prepare to launch into the flood swollen waters at Golden Avenue. (Photo courtesy of David Wimpy)

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River rescue required after flash flooding

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Chief David Wimpy has seen a lot of floods in his days as head of Lumpkin County Emergency Services, but nothing like last week. “I’ve been here all my life and that is the most rain I’ve seen that quick,” he said. “Ever. It was something.
Wimpy Mill Park offers picnic tables, fishing, and is also the home of a new all-abilities kayak launch.

Wimpy Mill Park offers picnic tables, fishing, and is also the home of a new all-abilities kayak launch.

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City opens new all-access kayak launch

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
The City of Dahlonega recently added a new option for boaters looking to kayak on the Yahoola Creek Reservoir with the addition of a new all-abilities boat launch. The new facility was installed at Wimpy Mill Park, on the edge of Lake Zwerner.
Barbara Anne Green touched thousands of lives as both a teacher and an involved member of her church and community.

Barbara Anne Green touched thousands of lives as both a teacher and an involved member of her church and community.

Barbara Anne Green was a ‘tireless champion’ for others

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
One of Dahlonega’s true Southern ladies left this town a little poorer for her passing on March 9. Both as a teacher and an involved member of her church and community, Barbara Anne Green touched thousands of lives during her life.
The site of the old school yard property on North Park Street is part of the land targeted for a proposed multi-family unit and hotel, as heard by the City Council and Downtown Development Authority recently.

The site of the old school yard property on North Park Street is part of the land targeted for a proposed multi-family unit and hotel, as heard by the City Council and Downtown Development Authority recently.

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Downtown ‘luxury’ complex proposed

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget Downtown Dahlonega could be headed for a massive facelift in the coming years. The Dahlonega City Council and Downtown Development Authority heard a proposal to build a multi-family unit and hotel on the 4 acres behind Hancock Park, split onto two plots.
Bender case changes to in-person hearing

Bender case changes to in-person hearing

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Bender case changes to in-person hearing

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
A virtual hearing in which Dylan Patrick Reid detailed the alleged murderous actions that claimed the life of Dahlonega resident Hannah Bender came to a sudden halt last Monday morning when his internet connection was lost.
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.