A photo provided by Lumpkin County Community and Employee Services Director Alicia Davis shows a severe washout on Willow Pond Road before Road Department crews replaced the lost gravel.

While several Lumpkin County Commissioners expressed support for the idea of livestreaming meetings, there was no clear consensus on how to proceed after their first work session. There is an opportunity for further discussion ahead of a board vote on January 20.

Heavy construction equipment can be seen next to the Chestatee River bridge on Highway 52 East. A section of GDOT’s replacement bridge has already been installed over the river.

The Lumpkin County Sherif’s Office arrested four residents on charges of cruelty to children.

A brazen black bear helps itself to some stolen snacks after boldly burglarizing the LCHS activity bus in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Dahlonega author C.L. Parker shared her first self-published book Fuzzed: My Guardian Angel is a Fuzzball during an Author Meet and Greet on December 8 at the local library.

Although some local residents may find fireworks disruptive, they aren’t necessarily illegal in many cases, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Lumpkin County Parks & Rec Field Maintenance Supervisor Steve Cuny (left) and Athletic Director Ahmad Kamara stand at home plate on one of two renovated Cloverleaf ballfields, which feature artificial turf infields and natural grass outfields.

Dahlonega City Council member Johnny Ariemma and his wife Catherine opened their home to holiday tours which raised $11,500 for Jeremiah’s Place.

On New Year’s Eve, the Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary Club will host an Adult Prom event. It will also serve as one of the local organization’s fundraisers.