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OUR VIEW: We’ll get through this together

OUR VIEW: We’ll get through this together

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.
COVID-19 case confirmed for Lumpkin County

COVID-19 case confirmed for Lumpkin County

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

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

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

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.

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.
Coronavirus cancellations have resulted in a new way of worship for many local churches.

Coronavirus cancellations have resulted in a new way of worship for many local churches.

Churches preach on despite growing virus vexations

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
With coronavirus worries looming, several local churches brought their worship services to the web last Sunday. Dahlonega United Methodist Church’s Pastor Steve Schofield said the Bishop asked churches Friday to suspend in-person worship and large gatherings.
Lumpkin County purchases land near reservoir

Lumpkin County purchases land near reservoir

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Lumpkin County purchases land near reservoir

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
The purchase of 12.19 acres at the corner of Highway 52 East and Rock House Road is well worth the $351,085-plus-change Lumpkin County shelled out for the property, according to local officials.
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners approved the concept plan for a new county pool at last week’s board meeting. This drawing shows Phase I and II, but for now only Phase I has been approved.

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners approved the concept plan for a new county pool at last week’s board meeting. This drawing shows Phase I and II, but for now only Phase I has been approved.

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County approves $8 million aquatic center plan

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
It may be too late for this summer, but the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners took the first step in providing summer fun to residents next year.