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Canopy + The Roots owners (pictured from right) Brandon and Hollie Lytle are adjusting to taking their business curbside and getting to know those who pass by, like Jessica and Maddie Self.

Canopy + The Roots owners (pictured from right) Brandon and Hollie Lytle are adjusting to taking their business curbside and getting to know those who pass by, like Jessica and Maddie Self.

Business shifts approach during virus restrictions

When Brandon and Hollie Lytle opened Dahlonega’s newest social house earlier this year, it was designed with very clear intentions: be a place where the community gathers. However, when social gatherings turned to social distancing, it definitely changed their operations.
Yahoola Creek Park to remain closed

Yahoola Creek Park to remain closed

Yahoola Creek Park remains closed for now

Members of the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday evening to re-open Yahoola Creek Park, but have since put those actions on hold due to continued coronavirus concerns.
Debra Stipe helps pack one of nearly 80 boxes sent out by Lumpkin County Family Connection's Backpack Buddies program last week.

Debra Stipe helps pack one of nearly 80 boxes sent out by Lumpkin County Family Connection's Backpack Buddies program last week.

Family Connections helps with meals during at-home school

As is the case anytime school is out of session, when schools were forced to close their doors as a result of the coronavirus, it left hundreds of kids across Lumpkin County wondering how their lunchroom meals would be replaced.
OUR VIEW: We’ll get through this together

OUR VIEW: We’ll get through this together

OUR VIEW: We’ll get through this together

Last week The Dahlonega Nugget turned 130. There was no time for a party. No streamers or balloons or birthday cake. Just the usual deadline scramble. Only this week the headlines were more alarming  than usual. And, of course, we should be alarmed. But we shouldn’t be scared.
COVID-19 case confirmed for Lumpkin County

COVID-19 case confirmed for Lumpkin County

COVID-19 case confirmed for Lumpkin County

The first confirmed case of the coronavirus for a Lumpkin County resident was reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health Saturday evening. And a couple days later two more cases followed.
Fighting the coronavirus requires the facts

Fighting the coronavirus requires the facts

OUR VIEW: Fighting the coronavirus requires the facts

This editorial was supposed to be about something completely different. Mostly likely Open Records Requests. Then, last week, everything changed. It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment. For some it was when the schools called to announce their closings.
THE MARCH 18 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE MARCH 18 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE MARCH 18 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Coronavirus concern hits home in Dahlonega   • Churches preach on despite growing virus vexations   • Lumpkin County prepares for coronavirus pandemic   SPORTS • Lumpkin baseball tops Fannin in Region matchup   • Lumpkin girls soccer remains undefeated in...
County officials are currently preparing for the potential that the coronavirus could severely impact life in Dahlonega and across the nation.

County officials are currently preparing for the potential that the coronavirus could severely impact life in Dahlonega and across the nation.

Lumpkin County prepares for coronavirus pandemic

The COVID-19 virus is on the move. And Lumpkin County officials are keeping a close watch on the numbers and locations of the virus while taking CDC-recommended proactive measures to ensure the community’s safety.