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Yes, we're still open (but technically closed)

Matt Aiken
Friday, April 3, 2020
The drop-off happened just before noon. My instructions were clear. Go to the back door of the government building. And wait. The door would open. I was not to approach. The secret government agent would place a brown envelope on the ground. The door would close.
The Lumpkin County High School spirit rock was painted with well-wishes for this year's senior class.

The Lumpkin County High School spirit rock was painted with well-wishes for this year's senior class.

Lumpkin schools shift to at-home learning

JOHN BYNUM
Friday, April 3, 2020
Students in local schools experienced a significant change in their method of learning a couple of weeks ago.
Stacy Jarrard and Jack Jones vie for office in the Lumpkin County sheriff race

Stacy Jarrard and Jack Jones vie for office in the Lumpkin County sheriff race

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Sheriff race—Jarrard and Jones vie for office

SHARON HALL
Thursday, April 2, 2020
The race for the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office is underway as incumbent Stacy Jarrard will face former Lumpkin County deputy Jack Jones in the May 19 General Primary. Both candidates are on the Republican ballot.
City Council concerned about crowds as virus spreads

City Council concerned about crowds as virus spreads

City Council concerned about crowds as virus spreads

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The Dahlonega City Council will be discussing whether or not to amend the State of Emergency Declaration and Ordinance, that they unanimously passed last week, to include more restrictions due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.
Census count critical for future local funding

Census count critical for future local funding

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Census count critical for future local funding

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Today, Wednesday, April 1, is Complete Count Day for the 2020 US Census. “Getting a complete count matters,” said Lumpkin County Commissioner Dr. David Miller. Miller is also the Chair of the Complete Count Committee.
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

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 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.
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

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

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.