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Virtual students shift to classroom

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
As the first nine weeks of a school year unlike any other comes to an end, Monday’s start of the second quarter brought a new beginning for some students. When deciding between virtual or in-school learning this summer, school staff asked families to make a commitment for at least nine weeks.
Superintendent Dr. Rob Brown (left) and board member Jim McClure speak at the Board of Education meeting on Monday.

Superintendent Dr. Rob Brown (left) and board member Jim McClure speak at the Board of Education meeting on Monday.

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Dirt debate stirred up by parking project

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Questions were raised about what should be done with any excess dirt removed from Long Branch Elementary School in its upcoming parking lot project following talks of potentially dumping the dirt onto a school board member’s property during the Lumpkin County Board of Education’s September work...
LCSS Chief Operations Officer Greg Trammell presents the latest plan for additional parking at Long Branch Elementary School during the September Board of Education work session on Monday, Sept. 14. The project, which has been in the works since early 2018, could be finalized at the next Board of Education meeting on Monday, Oct. 12.

LCSS Chief Operations Officer Greg Trammell presents the latest plan for additional parking at Long Branch Elementary School during the September Board of Education work session on Monday, Sept. 14. The project, which has been in the works since early 2018, could be finalized at the next Board of Education meeting on Monday, Oct. 12.

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Parking project pending for Long Branch Elementary

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, October 8, 2020
After over two years of talks and plans, Long Branch Elementary School may finally get a new parking lot. Or two. Lumpkin County’s Board of Education met for its regular monthly work session and meeting on Sept. 14 where the need for additional parking at LBES was once again brought up.
Families line the downtown square during last year's Trick or Treat event.

Families line the downtown square during last year's Trick or Treat event.

Halloween event nixed by Dahlonega city council

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
The city of Dahlonega doesn’t have the power to cancel holidays. However, following the recommendations of city staff and the guidelines of the CDC, the city council agreed not to put on a city sanctioned Halloween event this year, during Monday’s Dahlonega City Council meeting.
Lumpkin County Detention Center

Lumpkin County Detention Center

Jail shakedown leads to drug bust

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Inside information and a surprise shakedown at the Lumpkin County Detention Center were key in the recent arrests of several inmates and outside suspects accused of a gang-related conspiracy to sneak methamphetamine into the downtown jail, said officials with the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
Michaela Follett and Chris Potter mask up and walk to class at the University of North Georgia. The local students weren’t pleased to hear that their Spring Break has been cancelled for the year.

Michaela Follett and Chris Potter mask up and walk to class at the University of North Georgia. The local students weren’t pleased to hear that their Spring Break has been cancelled for the year.

Spring Break is a no-go at UNG

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Students at the University of North Georgia were in for a shock recently when they received an important email: There will be no official Spring Break this school year.
University of North Georgia astronomy assistant professor Dr. Gregory Feiden shares possible solutions to local light pollution during a presentation to the city council.

University of North Georgia astronomy assistant professor Dr. Gregory Feiden shares possible solutions to local light pollution during a presentation to the city council.

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City council debates light pollution

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The future is bright for Dahlonega, but the city council doesn't want that to spoil the quality of life that comes along with clear views of the stars in the night sky. The council members discussed several concerns related to the issue at a recent meeting at city hall.
Lumpkin County High School football stadium

Lumpkin County High School football stadium

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COVID complicates football season

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
In years past, it took a pulled hamstring, concussion or some other injury for a player to miss a game. But in 2020, it gets a little more complicated. On Friday, the Lumpkin County High School football team took the field against Banks County High School. Or at least some of them did.
Lumpkin County High School

Lumpkin County High School

School system COVID count shrinks

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
After starting the school year with 25 teachers and staff having a positive COVID-19 case status on the first day of school, Lumpkin County Schools entered a week-long fall break with zero employees and two students with a positive COVID-19 status, as of the system’s most recent update to its...