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Group pushes for 2nd Amendment sanctuary ordinance

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

With nearly 1,000 signatures already delivered to the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners in support of adoption of a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance, the American Patriots USA group is holding a “muster call to action” on Saturday to get more names on the dotted line.

Lumpkin County Animal Shelter staff workers are, from left, Aaron Taylor, holding Slim, Wayne Marshall and Savana Scheidt, holding Pup.

Animal shelter manager thinks outside the cage

Jake Cantrell

Friday, January 31, 2020

Faithful readers of The Nugget may have noticed that the Pet of the Week section, which showcases adoptable dogs and cats from the local animal shelters, has been missing its representative cat or dog from the Lumpkin County Animal Shelter several times this winter.

Anne Amerson was a popular and prolific writer who was known for bringing local history to life. (photo by Adair Kucera)

ANNE AMERSON—Goodbye to a beloved author

SHARON HALL

Thursday, January 30, 2020

A wealth of talent and knowledge was lost to Lumpkin County with the passing of Elizabeth “Anne” Dismukes Amerson. The local historian and author died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, following declining health. “I didn’t know Anne well. I knew Amos [Anne’s husband] from the Cooper-Green Men’s Prayer Group.

The Cyber Hawks worked their way to top honors in the NSA Codebreaker challenge. (Pictured) North Georgia alum Jacob Elliott helped coach the team on the way to victory.

Cyber Hawks team cracks NSA codebreaker challenge

Jake Cantrell

Thursday, January 30, 2020

As computer scientists representing 532 universities across the United States competed to crack the latest NSA Codebreaker challenge, UNG proved to be a consistent force in the world of cyber security by winning the competition outright after finishing third last year.

Bear on the Square Festival accepting applications

News Staff

Friday, January 24, 2020

Applications for artists and food vendors to participate in the 24th annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival are currently being accepted. The applications, as well as details on the application process, are available under Festival Information at bearonthesquare.org.

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Lumpkin basketball coach announces retirement • New hospital facility plan revealed • Downtown parking meter plan approved SPORTS • Lady Indians basketball looking good late in the season • LCHS Boys basketball drops game to Warriors, tops Fannin •...

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.

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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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.

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.