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The school year just came to an end but Lumpkin County Board of Education members aren’t taking a break when it comes to planning for the challenges of learning in the era of coronavirus-related restrictions.

The school year just came to an end but Lumpkin County Board of Education members aren’t taking a break when it comes to planning for the challenges of learning in the era of coronavirus-related restrictions.

How could pandemic affect next school year?

Jake Cantrell
Friday, June 5, 2020
Summer vacation is just getting started. But questions about next school year aren’t taking a break.
District 9 State Candidates

District 9 State Candidates

Meet the candidates for the State District 9 primaries

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
As Election Day approaches, the crowded race to be the next Georgia House District 9 representative has been hotly contested. In order for readers to be more informed at the voting booth The Nugget is running a profile on each contender.
Summer Reading Program begins this week at library

Summer Reading Program begins this week at library

Summer Reading Program begins this week at library

News Staff
Friday, May 29, 2020
--Library Report While it will certainly look and feel different, the Lumpkin County Library will still be celebrating reading this summer. In an effort to make sure that our patrons are kept as safe as possible, we will not be having our weekly on-site programs this year.
Board Chairman Chris Dockery said he’s not in favor of suspending the recycling program, even though it has proved costly over the years.

Board Chairman Chris Dockery said he’s not in favor of suspending the recycling program, even though it has proved costly over the years.

County officials grapple with costly recycling program

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Lumpkin County’s recycling program could be on the chopping block as officials are looking for ways to save money in an uncertain coronavirus-impacted economic environment. “If the economy gets bad, recycling is a good place to start to reduce expenses,” said Public Works Director Larry Reiter.
Team Give Back member Mallory Wilkins and her son Bo finish up the virtual fundraiser for Carsten Ussery.

Team Give Back member Mallory Wilkins and her son Bo finish up the virtual fundraiser for Carsten Ussery.

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Local helpers fund canine pal for special child

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
When Team Give Back held its virtual fundraiser to help local youngster Carsten Ussery afford a stability dog, they weren’t expecting quite the response they received. In fact, the deck seemed stacked against the entire event from the start.
Local virus totals trend downward

Local virus totals trend downward

Local virus totals trend downward

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
By Sharon Hall & Greg Finan, Jr. / The Nugget Cautious optimism is beginning to take hold for local healthcare professionals.
Lumpkin County High School's class of 2020 Valedictorian Faith Schofield and Salutatorian Katy Carroll

Lumpkin County High School's class of 2020 Valedictorian Faith Schofield and Salutatorian Katy Carroll

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LCHS Val and Sal rise to the challenge

SHARON HALL
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Over the last four years Valedictorian Faith Schofield and Salutatorian Katy Carroll have made friends, earned awards and experienced a variety of challenges at Lumpkin County High School. One of those challenges included coping with the fallout of the coronavirus.
Drug bust leads to trafficking charges

Drug bust leads to trafficking charges

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Drug bust leads to trafficking charges

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
A three-month long investigation into a suspected local drug trafficking operation resulted in a trio of arrests at a Dahlonega residence Sunday evening. And more arrests are likely, said Lt. Alan Roach of the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
COVID-19 case count increases

COVID-19 case count increases

COVID-19 case count increases

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
The reported number of confirmed coronavirus cases for Lumpkin County has increased to 83, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. That number was the last available total before The Nugget press-time and has jumped from the 76 cases reported this time last week.