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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.

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.

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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

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

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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

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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.

Incumbent Mera Turner will take on challenger Ryan Scott in the race for the Lumpkin County Board of Education.

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School board candidates debate budget cuts and school reopening

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

When should the schools reopen? Sooner or later? If a round of budget tightening is imminent what should be cut? What makes for a good school board candidate?

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.

Local sheriff candidates Jack Jones (left) and Stacy Jarrard will face off during the General Primary June 9.

Sheriff candidates ready for race

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

What is law enforcement’s role in the pandemic? What’s the most pressing need for the LCSO? What quality makes for a good sheriff? These questions and more were posed to Jack Jones and Stacy Jarrard as they face off for the office of Lumpkin County Sheriff.

County offices ready for phased re-opening

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

County offices will be opening for business Thursday, May 14, though with some restrictions. “We have established several means to protect staff and citizens as we open up to the public,” said County Manager Stan Kelley.