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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

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

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.

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

News Staff
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.

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.

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.