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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.

Business shifts approach during virus restrictions

Jake Cantrell

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

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 remains closed for now

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

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.

Sheriff strives to keep jail coronavirus free

GREG FINAN JR.

Friday, March 27, 2020

As the coronavirus spreads across the nation and the state of Georgia, the well being of inmates and staff at jails and prisons presents a challenging and complex situation.

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

Jake Cantrell

Thursday, March 26, 2020

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

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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.

Small businesses seek local support in wake of coronavirus fears

Jake Cantrell

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Small businesses have established themselves as a part of the Dahlonega community by always being ready to support whoever is in need. Now they are the ones in need of support.

COVID-19 case confirmed for Lumpkin County

Matt Aiken

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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

OUR VIEW: Fighting the coronavirus requires the facts

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2020

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

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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.

Lumpkin County prepares for coronavirus pandemic

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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.