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Downtown parking meter plan approved

Downtown parking meter plan approved

Downtown parking meter plan approved

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
A $14,000 parking meter pilot program received an official nod of approval from members of the Dahlonega City Council during a special called meeting last week, a little more than a week after the meters were initially installed on Maple and West Main streets.
Former Johnson High School and Lumpkin basketball players celebrate the career of LCHS head boys basketball coach Jeff Steele after he announced his retirement.

Former Johnson High School and Lumpkin basketball players celebrate the career of LCHS head boys basketball coach Jeff Steele after he announced his retirement.

Lumpkin basketball coach announces retirement

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
In five seasons as the head coach of the LCHS boys basketball team Jeff Steele emphasized the importance of his players developing nerves of steel; the ability to stay calm at all times, even during pressure-filled situations; protected his players by steeling them against the adversity they would...
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News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • City enacts $14,000 parking meter 'pilot project' • County could turn to Airbnb enforcers • Past school superintendent saluted for vital 'vision'   SPORTS • Varsity girls victorious over Cherokee Bluff • Varsity boys basketball nearly upsets Cherokee...
Former Superintendent of Schools David Luke (right) was back at his old stomping ground, the December meeting of the Lumpkin County Board of Education, to accept the Pioneer in Education Award from Justin Old, Director of Pioneer RESA. The award is given to those whose efforts have gone above and beyond to support students and staff.

Former Superintendent of Schools David Luke (right) was back at his old stomping ground, the December meeting of the Lumpkin County Board of Education, to accept the Pioneer in Education Award from Justin Old, Director of Pioneer RESA. The award is given to those whose efforts have gone above and beyond to support students and staff.

Past school superintendent saluted for vital 'vision'

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Though retired from the school system, former Lumpkin County Superintendent of Schools David Luke received Pioneer RESA’s Pioneer in Education Award for 2019 during the county’s December Board of Education meeting.
County could turn to Airbnb enforcers

County could turn to Airbnb enforcers

County could turn to Airbnb enforcers

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioner may have found a fix for complaints about short term rentals that aren’t in compliance with the county’s ordinance. And that fix could come from a third party company that has been referred to as “the Airbnb police.
Local resident Thomas Odom competed in the Race Across America this summer and raised over $80,000 to support the Kyle Pease Foundation and the local Connectability organization.

Local resident Thomas Odom competed in the Race Across America this summer and raised over $80,000 to support the Kyle Pease Foundation and the local Connectability organization.

ROAD WARRIOR—Odom honored with Triumph of the Human Spirit Award

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
For years, local athlete Thomas Odom he has been helping raise awareness for people with disabilities and helping make sports more accessible to people of all abilities. "We all have weaknesses and strengths. Sometimes it’s just more obvious," he said.
Factory expansion brings new jobs

Factory expansion brings new jobs

Factory expansion brings new jobs

SHARON HALL
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Local manufacturer StruXure Outdoor will soon be undergoing an expansion that will create 25 jobs in the short term and 40 over the next three years, according to officials.
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News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2019
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Bookstore fulfills lifelong dream • Blue Ridge Archaeology Guild will learn about DeSoto’s effect on Native people • Commissioners honor service of  'Warriors' of the 48th Brigade   SPORTS • Boys basketball advances to third place game in Battle of the States...