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Sharon Hall: A fond farewell to my Nugget friends

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Dear Friends, Acquaintances and (probably a few) Enemies— As many of you know, it’s taken me a little over a year to retire—even longer if you count the five years I’ve been semi-retired. But the day has finally arrived.
Dahlonega residents may have noticed the condominium development being erected on North Grove Street across from the Golden Pantry. The ten-unit, five-building condo project should offer more housing in the city which has seen more demand than supply for housing recently.

Dahlonega residents may have noticed the condominium development being erected on North Grove Street across from the Golden Pantry. The ten-unit, five-building condo project should offer more housing in the city which has seen more demand than supply for housing recently.

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New condos address city housing conundrum

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
A new 10-unit, five-building condominium development project is quickly popping up in the North Grove Street plot closest to Dahlonega Electric Supply. And local officials are hoping it will help alleviate the scarcity of housing in Dahlonega when it is completed.
It won’t look exactly like this—instead of taking temperatures and handing out prescriptions and advice, Community Helping Place Free Clinic workers and volunteers will be distributing BLTs, chips and and a homemade dessert during this year’s drive-thru Tomato Sandwich Supper fundraiser Thursday, July 16.

It won’t look exactly like this—instead of taking temperatures and handing out prescriptions and advice, Community Helping Place Free Clinic workers and volunteers will be distributing BLTs, chips and and a homemade dessert during this year’s drive-thru Tomato Sandwich Supper fundraiser Thursday, July 16.

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Community Helping Place tomato supper is changing lives

SHARON HALL
Friday, June 26, 2020
The Community Helping Place Free Clinic has helped improve and save a lot of lives over the past 13 years. And it’s been able to do so because of the community’s support. Much of that support comes from the service organization’s annual Tomato Sandwich Supper.
Local resident Bud Stumbaugh may be closing in on his 80th birthday but he’s showing no signs of slowing his longtime workout routine that includes a daily three-mile jog.

Local resident Bud Stumbaugh may be closing in on his 80th birthday but he’s showing no signs of slowing his longtime workout routine that includes a daily three-mile jog.

Local runner not planning to slow down

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Technically Bud Stumbaugh is a senior citizen. But only technically. “I say I have the energy of a 40-year-old,” he told The Nugget. “It’s easy to do the math since that’s half my current age.
COVID-19

COVID-19

COVID-19 count jumps as testing takes off

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Lumpkin County’s official COVID-19 count saw a sizable jump over the past week as the Georgia Department of Public Health reported a total of 120 cases on Monday. That’s a significant increase from the 107 cases reported this time last week.
Local resident Antonio Head (far right) leads a rally along with family and friends on the Public Square.

Local resident Antonio Head (far right) leads a rally along with family and friends on the Public Square.

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Protesters rally for Black Lives movement

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
A group of local residents took to the Public Square last week to protest mistreatment of African Americans in the nation and in Lumpkin County.
Dahlonega city council confronts stormwater struggles

Dahlonega city council confronts stormwater struggles

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Dahlonega city council confronts stormwater struggles

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The Dahlonega city council unanimously approved the authorization to develop a stormwater management system during its recent meeting via teleconference, something that was first discussed by previous council members in 1998.
COVID-19 case count continues to climb

COVID-19 case count continues to climb

COVID-19 case count continues to climb

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The count of local coronavirus cases continued a slow but steady climb last week as the Georgia Department of Public Health reported a total of 109 cases in Lumpkin County.
ELECTION — GOP House seat nomination still up for grabs

ELECTION — GOP House seat nomination still up for grabs

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ELECTION: GOP House seat nomination still up for grabs

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Stacy Jarrard, Mera Turner, E-SPLOST and the prospect of  primary run-offs won the day on what proved to be a hectic Tuesday which saw a bevy of voting complications around the state of Georgia, leading the Secretary of State to release the results of Georgia’s Primary election late Tuesday night...
ABOVE: A crowd of community members, including Patti Wright (foreground), gathered downtown Sunday evening for a race-related prayer vigil in front of Canopy+Roots.

ABOVE: A crowd of community members, including Patti Wright (foreground), gathered downtown Sunday evening for a race-related prayer vigil in front of Canopy+Roots.

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Downtown crowd prays for racial change

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Jessica “It’s All Good” Williams is a comedian. But the topic she addressed at Canopy+Roots Sunday evening was no laughing matter.