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Lumpkin County High School

Officials work to salvage school experience after closure

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Graduation will go on. Though it may not be a traditional ceremony, that’s one of the guarantees LCHS principal Billy Kirk and Lumpkin County superintendent of schools Dr. Rob Brown are working towards as they help students cope with the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lumpkin County Family Connection Executive Director Brigette Barker’s team is usually tasked with dispersing around 3,000 pounds of food to food insecure families in Lumpkin County each month. This past month, Family Connection provided over 8,000 pounds of food, including the meats in the freezer shown here.

Lumpkin County Family Connection Executive Director Brigette Barker’s team is usually tasked with dispersing around 3,000 pounds of food to food insecure families in Lumpkin County each month. This past month, Family Connection provided over 8,000 pounds of food, including the meats in the freezer shown here.

Community helpers rally through hard times caused by coronavirus

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
COVID-19 has made for a tough time for many. Especially huggers. “We’re huggers, we see our families every week and we normally greet them with a big hug, so it’s been hard to keep our distance,” Brigette Barker, Executive Director of Lumpkin County Family Connection said.
The Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office is currently closed to foot traffic as part of coronavirus precautions.

The Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office is currently closed to foot traffic as part of coronavirus precautions.

Lumpkin deputy tests positive for COVID-19

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
A coronavirus test that was taken as a precaution for a Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office deputy last month has reportedly come back as positive. However that deputy has been off-duty since March 26, awaiting the results of the test, according to officials.
Pictured with her dad Bryan Fagan, Morgan Fagan is happy to be helping on the front lines for the National Guard in the battle against the coronavirus.

Pictured with her dad Bryan Fagan, Morgan Fagan is happy to be helping on the front lines for the National Guard in the battle against the coronavirus.

National Guard medic serving on front lines of pandemic

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
While a member of the LCHS girls soccer team, Morgan Fagan always remained fearless in the face of adversity and was willing to play the role her team needed her to play.
The Dahlonega Nugget

The Dahlonega Nugget

Yes, we're still open (but technically closed)

Matt Aiken
Friday, April 3, 2020
The drop-off happened just before noon. My instructions were clear. Go to the back door of the government building. And wait. The door would open. I was not to approach. The secret government agent would place a brown envelope on the ground. The door would close.
The Lumpkin County High School spirit rock was painted with well-wishes for this year's senior class.

The Lumpkin County High School spirit rock was painted with well-wishes for this year's senior class.

Lumpkin schools shift to at-home learning

JOHN BYNUM
Friday, April 3, 2020
Students in local schools experienced a significant change in their method of learning a couple of weeks ago.
Stacy Jarrard and Jack Jones vie for office in the Lumpkin County sheriff race

Stacy Jarrard and Jack Jones vie for office in the Lumpkin County sheriff race

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Sheriff race—Jarrard and Jones vie for office

SHARON HALL
Thursday, April 2, 2020
The race for the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office is underway as incumbent Stacy Jarrard will face former Lumpkin County deputy Jack Jones in the May 19 General Primary. Both candidates are on the Republican ballot.
City Council concerned about crowds as virus spreads

City Council concerned about crowds as virus spreads

City Council concerned about crowds as virus spreads

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The Dahlonega City Council will be discussing whether or not to amend the State of Emergency Declaration and Ordinance, that they unanimously passed last week, to include more restrictions due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.
Census count critical for future local funding

Census count critical for future local funding

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Census count critical for future local funding

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Today, Wednesday, April 1, is Complete Count Day for the 2020 US Census. “Getting a complete count matters,” said Lumpkin County Commissioner Dr. David Miller. Miller is also the Chair of the Complete Count Committee.