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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?
Caleb Sorrells takes full advantage of a surprise Saturday snowfall by taking a speedy sledding run.

Caleb Sorrells takes full advantage of a surprise Saturday snowfall by taking a speedy sledding run.

Snow and rain bring extra work load for schools, county

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
There’s a saying in North Georgia that goes something like “If you don’t like the weather, stick around a day or two.” This past week was a testimony to the truth of that statement. Last Wednesday the temperatures were in the high 60s.
City’s 911 response role questioned

City’s 911 response role questioned

City’s 911 response role questioned

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
The email sent within the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office on a recent Thursday morning was loud and clear: In the event of an emergency, don’t call on the Dahlonega City Marshal’s Office first.
Current state representative Kevin Tanner announced he will be running to fill the seat left vacant by Congressman Doug Collins.

Current state representative Kevin Tanner announced he will be running to fill the seat left vacant by Congressman Doug Collins.

Tanner sets sights on Collins’ Congressional seat

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
State representative for the 9th District Rep. Kevin Tanner announced he will be running to fill the seat left vacant by Congressman Doug Collins when he runs against Kelly Loeffler—and likely several others—in the Nov. 3, 2020 Special Election. Loeffler was Gov.
Biology students studying groundhog tunnels

Biology students studying groundhog tunnels

Biology students studying groundhog tunnels

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
What do our local scientists, skunks and snakes all have in common? They all need your help. A team of nearly a dozen biology students and faculty, led by UNG professors Dr.