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Pandemic linked to domestic violence rise

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
While Domestic Violence Awareness Month is over, the problem, like COVID, is still here. “In October we turned away 170 people requesting shelter,” said Lajauhn Stulce, Director of Resident Services for NOA (No One Alone) Lumpkin and Dawson counties’ domestic violence shelter program.
Scam surge alarms local authorities

Scam surge alarms local authorities

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Scam surge alarms local authorities

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The scammer called early Friday morning. A Lumpkin County woman picked up the phone and a man on the other end of the line identified himself as the woman’s grandson. “She said he sounded familiar,” stated Deputy Corey Bailey in a recent Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office report.
This screen capture from the recent video released by Lumpkin County Schools shows a view of the proposed property design for the new elementary school and county pool.

This screen capture from the recent video released by Lumpkin County Schools shows a view of the proposed property design for the new elementary school and county pool.

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Aquatic center gets official approval

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
As Lynn Cottrell celebrated a birthday last Tuesday, the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners finished up what could turn out to be quite a present to the community, which is fitting as the Cottrell’s have no problem sharing.
Repairs underway after Nugget servers shut down

Repairs underway after Nugget servers shut down

Repairs underway after Nugget servers shut down

News Staff
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
If a global pandemic and ongoing 2020 headaches weren’t enough, The Dahlonega Nugget’s internet system failed in the early hours of last Friday morning, Nov. 6. The Nugget relies on its parent company Community Newspapers Inc.’s (CNI) servers located in Athens.
A video released by Lumpkin County Schools revealed plans for "Cottrell Aquatic Center" to be located on the same property as the new Lumpkin Elementary School and included architectural renderings of the potential look of the center.

A video released by Lumpkin County Schools revealed plans for "Cottrell Aquatic Center" to be located on the same property as the new Lumpkin Elementary School and included architectural renderings of the potential look of the center.

New pool and school plan revealed

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
After months of planning and negotiations, major projects for both Lumpkin County government and Lumpkin County Schools are finally gaining the clearance to begin.
Pictured (from left) are UNG clinical instructor Lynda Kinder, senior nursing student Rachel Cown and senior nursing student Mary Brown.

Pictured (from left) are UNG clinical instructor Lynda Kinder, senior nursing student Rachel Cown and senior nursing student Mary Brown.

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Nursing students on call for free healthcare

News Staff
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
By Becca Mamane / The Nugget The Community Helping Place Free Clinic is a local non-profit that works to help Lumpkin County residents who do not have health insurance get the care they need. About a year ago they began holding an event called Mobile Medical.
An LCSO deputy stops traffic to wave in voters at the Lumpkin County Parks & Rec. community center on Tuesday.

An LCSO deputy stops traffic to wave in voters at the Lumpkin County Parks & Rec. community center on Tuesday.

GOP candidates sweep the local vote

Matt Aiken
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Republican candidates overwhelmingly took the night in Lumpkin County on Tuesday as a large majority of local voters cast their ballots across the board for the GOP contenders.
A Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office patrol car was taken down by a pothole during the pursuit of a suspect last week. Fortunately the deputy behind the wheel was unharmed.

A Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office patrol car was taken down by a pothole during the pursuit of a suspect last week. Fortunately the deputy behind the wheel was unharmed.

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Pothole takes out patrol car during pursuit

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
A high-speed pursuit for a fleeing suspect took a sharp, nerve-racking turn last Wednesday when a Lumpkin County officer hit a pothole and lost control of his patrol car on a Hall County road.
Local attorney George Butler represented Dahlonega Baptist Church last week as he addressed the Planning Commission. A large gathering of local residents were on hand to protest a planned student housing development.

Local attorney George Butler represented Dahlonega Baptist Church last week as he addressed the Planning Commission. A large gathering of local residents were on hand to protest a planned student housing development.

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Neighbors protest proposed student housing complex

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Dozens of local residents showed their faces and then shared their opinions about a plan to rezone 10 acres near downtown Dahlonega that could make way for a residential complex intended to house college students.
Environmental Education Programs Coordinator Adam Rolwes holds an Eastern King Snake while Center Director David Weber holds an Eastern Box Turtle, which are some of the reptiles that visitors can interact with and learn about.

Environmental Education Programs Coordinator Adam Rolwes holds an Eastern King Snake while Center Director David Weber holds an Eastern Box Turtle, which are some of the reptiles that visitors can interact with and learn about.

Camp Wahsega hosts homeschool programs

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
For students who live in the area, homeschool doesn’t have to mean staying home to learn. The staff at Dahlonega’s Wahsega 4-H Center is welcoming children in all grades for the next couple of months to visit and check out many of their outdoor learning activities.