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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.
Lumpkin County Schools Home Office

Lumpkin County Schools Home Office

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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.