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County commissioners aim to defend seats in election

County commissioners aim to defend seats in election

County commissioners aim to defend seats in election

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Lumpkin County Commission Chairman Chris Dockery, District 1 Commissioner Dr. David Miller and District 2 Commissioner Bobby Mayfield are all ready to run for reelection to their respective seats in the May 19 General Primary. As of press time, they are unopposed.
Tyler Sloan plays a Friday night set at The Crimson Moon as one of the headliners for the night. Sloan says he grew up on that stage, so coming back to perform there now is special.

Tyler Sloan plays a Friday night set at The Crimson Moon as one of the headliners for the night. Sloan says he grew up on that stage, so coming back to perform there now is special.

Local singer/songwriter launches live album

Jake Cantrell
Friday, February 21, 2020
Tyler Sloan has never liked any of the jobs he’s had. “As far as outside jobs, I've never found something that wasn't completely miserable,” Sloan said. That’s because his dream is to one day make music his job, and anything that comes in the way of that dream becoming a reality is a problem.
UNG will honor retired Army Col. Gerald Lord at the fifth annual Operation Nighthawks of Honor ceremony on Feb. 26.

UNG will honor retired Army Col. Gerald Lord at the fifth annual Operation Nighthawks of Honor ceremony on Feb. 26.

Gerald Lord to be honored at Operation Nighthawks of Honor ceremony

News Staff
Friday, February 21, 2020
By Clark Leonard / UNG Reports --- The University of North Georgia will honor an alumnus who used the lessons of leadership he learned in the Corps of Cadets and the military to mold today's Army leaders. On Feb.
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News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Fresh 'n Low closing approaches • Dozen local seats up for election • Danny's Restaurant to change ownership   SPORTS • Three Lumpkin wrestlers win State • Lumpkin Baseball team begins season 2-1   • Girls basketball makes state playoffs for first time in...
Danny Phillips, owner/operator of Danny’s Restaurant for 41 years, stands next to Dawn Powell, the new owner of what will soon be Papa’s Place. She is hoping to open the first week in March.

Danny Phillips, owner/operator of Danny’s Restaurant for 41 years, stands next to Dawn Powell, the new owner of what will soon be Papa’s Place. She is hoping to open the first week in March.

Danny's Restaurant to change ownership

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
The cafeteria line is gone and a new name will soon take the place of Danny’s Restaurant. But the menu and many of the dishes will be, if not the same, very similar—from the banana pudding to the yeast rolls.
Dozen local seats up for election

Dozen local seats up for election

Dozen local seats up for election

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
In this week’s print edition, The Nugget erroneously listed the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners Districts on the ballot this year. This version of the story contains the correct districts and their current representatives. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
The Epic LEGO Wall received at equally epic dedication at Lumpkin County Elementary School with a ceremony that included, from left, Ally Bicknell, Principal Stacie Gerrells, Charlotte Sessions, School Board Member Lynn Sylvester, Cecilia Woody, Lily Hornbeck, Witt Windham, Avery Caldwell, Maddox Cagle and Media Specialist Kim Jones.

The Epic LEGO Wall received at equally epic dedication at Lumpkin County Elementary School with a ceremony that included, from left, Ally Bicknell, Principal Stacie Gerrells, Charlotte Sessions, School Board Member Lynn Sylvester, Cecilia Woody, Lily Hornbeck, Witt Windham, Avery Caldwell, Maddox Cagle and Media Specialist Kim Jones.

LEGO wall rises at Lumpkin Elementary

Matt Aiken
Friday, February 14, 2020
Move over dry-erase board. There’s a much more popular wall-based learning option for students at Lumpkin County Elementary School. And it’s the appropriately named Epic LEGO Wall.
William S. Wade (left) and Doug Sherrill will enter the race to replace outgoing State Rep. Kevin Tanner.

William S. Wade (left) and Doug Sherrill will enter the race to replace outgoing State Rep. Kevin Tanner.

Wade, Sherrill announce run for state house seat

SHARON HALL
Friday, February 14, 2020
William S. Wade, 16-year veteran of the Dawson County School Board, and Doug Sherrill, past Lumpkin County Commissioner, have thrown their hats into the ring to replace outgoing State Rep. Kevin Tanner.
Second Amendment ordinance draws fire

Second Amendment ordinance draws fire

Second Amendment ordinance draws fire

SHARON HALL
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Last week’s Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meeting spotlighted some strong opinions both against and in favor of a proposed 2nd Amendment Sanctuary ordinance brought before the board last month.
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JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • City’s 911 response role questioned • Snow and rain bring extra work load for schools, county   SPORTS • Harder hopes for bright future at Emmanuel College • Lumpkin wrestlers advance to State Tournament     • Looking for a job?