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United Karate Studio owner Brad Bowelle teaches students of all ages a mixture of karate, Jui Jitsu and Tae Kwon Do.

United Karate Studio owner Brad Bowelle teaches students of all ages a mixture of karate, Jui Jitsu and Tae Kwon Do.

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Proposed land deal may displace karate studio

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
The coronavirus hit many local businesses in the pocketbook. However, Brad Bowelle, owner of Brad’s United Karate, is bracing for a double whammy. As his Mechanicsville Road studio reels from the COVID-related closures, a pending school system land deal may mean relocation for the local business.
Non-COVID-19 and less critical patients may soon shift to NGMC Lumpkin.

Non-COVID-19 and less critical patients may soon shift to NGMC Lumpkin.

Virus count higher than state reports

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
With increased testing, the number of Lumpkin County coronavirus confirmed cases have soared. As of noon Monday, Northeast Georgia Health Systems (NGHS) Public Relations Director Sean Couch reported 53 confirmed positive cases of those living in Lumpkin County, while two await test results.
Junior journalists pictured (from left) Benjamin, Samuel, and Abigail Fuerstenberg show off the latest edition of The Household Times, the siblings' own homemade newspaper, made each week for their parents.

Junior journalists pictured (from left) Benjamin, Samuel, and Abigail Fuerstenberg show off the latest edition of The Household Times, the siblings' own homemade newspaper, made each week for their parents.

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Kid reporters get the scoop on family news

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, April 23, 2020
With the coronavirus and quarantines sending stress, boredom and anxiety to all-time highs, people are looking everywhere for good news. So the Fuerstenberg’s decided to make their own.
Though regular business has slowed to a halt on the square, construction has continued at a steady pace at the downtown hotel emerging on East Main Street. (photo by Matt Aiken)

Though regular business has slowed to a halt on the square, construction has continued at a steady pace at the downtown hotel emerging on East Main Street. (photo by Matt Aiken)

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Downtown hotel construction reaches new heights

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Though it’s been anything but business as usual on the public square lately, several stories above it’s a different story as construction has progressed at a regular pace despite the pandemic. And as construction continues, so do the questions.
Many businesses remained closed to foot-traffic in Downtown Dahlonega last week.

Many businesses remained closed to foot-traffic in Downtown Dahlonega last week.

Coronavirus cases continue to climb

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
By Matt Aiken & Sharon Hall / The Nugget Dave Palmer's cell phone rarely stops ringing these days. But then that goes with the job, added the District 2 Public Health spokesperson. And it doesn’t look like that’s changing anytime soon.
The Community Helping Place thrift store normally helps raise funds for the organization's food pantry.

The Community Helping Place thrift store normally helps raise funds for the organization's food pantry.

CHP gets helping hand during local lockdown

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
By Sharon Hall The Nugget The coronavirus couldn’t have hit at a worse time for Lumpkin County’s Community Helping Place. “We usually get a lot of our food through the regional food bank for pennies on the dollar.
Tom Cai (right), China sent his business associate and friend Don Clark two care packages of N95 mask, goggles and disposable gloves recently.

Tom Cai (right), China sent his business associate and friend Don Clark two care packages of N95 mask, goggles and disposable gloves recently.

International friend makes mask donation from Tianjin City

SHARON HALL
Friday, April 17, 2020
Brave locals on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak will benefit from the gift of someone they don’t know, who lives very far away.
Lumpkin's confirmed coronavirus count jumps to 19

Lumpkin's confirmed coronavirus count jumps to 19

Lumpkin's confirmed coronavirus count jumps to 19

Matt Aiken
Thursday, April 16, 2020
After several days of stable numbers, Lumpkin County’s official count of COVID-19 cases has jumped to 19, according to statistics released by the Georgia Department of Public Health on Thursday evening.
County joins fight for park closures

County joins fight for park closures

County joins fight for park closures

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Lumpkin joined 12 other North Georgia counties asking Gov. Brian Kemp to  “close down all state parks located in our area for the duration of the Statewide Shelter in Place Order,” according to a recent letter. While U.S.
Connectability Executive Director Jacqueline Daniel reads a children's book on camera at App Studios as part of the Smalltown Celebrity Story Time. (Photo by Matt Aiken)

Connectability Executive Director Jacqueline Daniel reads a children's book on camera at App Studios as part of the Smalltown Celebrity Story Time. (Photo by Matt Aiken)

Group finds ways to connect despite social distancing

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
In a world where social distancing because of coronavirus has become normal day-to-day procedure, one local organization is having to think outside the box to fulfill its mission.