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E-SPLOST earmarked for possible new elementary school

E-SPLOST earmarked for possible new elementary school

E-SPLOST earmarked for possible new elementary school

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
A new elementary school, buses and even band instruments are a few of the wide-ranging items Lumpkin County residents will have the chance to authorize if they cast a vote for the continuation of the existing E-SPLOST (Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) on the March 24, 2020 ballot.
Members of the city council wish Bruce Hoffman (third from left) a fond farewell at his final city council meeting on Monday, Dec. 2. The council presented Hoffman with a plaque in recognition of his eight years of service on the local governmental body.

Members of the city council wish Bruce Hoffman (third from left) a fond farewell at his final city council meeting on Monday, Dec. 2. The council presented Hoffman with a plaque in recognition of his eight years of service on the local governmental body.

City Council bids farewell to 'tireless' colleague Bruce Hoffman

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
After eight years of service, the Dahlonega city council said goodbye to one of its longtime members when councilman Bruce Hoffman took part in his final meeting as a council member on Monday, Dec. 2.
THE DECEMBER 11 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE DECEMBER 11 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE DECEMBER 11 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Layaway donor gives ‘miracle’ gift • Forest land plan could impact 157K acres • Gateway Corridor guidelines create debate   SPORTS • Rifle team earns win over Roswell • Boys basketball vanquishes Vikings to start region play • Girls basketball begins region...
Gateway Corridor guidelines create debate

Gateway Corridor guidelines create debate

Gateway Corridor guidelines create debate

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Last week’s Public Hearing on changes to the Gateway Corridor Regulations was sparsely attended. But there were several questions and issues people brought up, and commissioners met Tuesday (before The Nugget’s deadline) to "just go through it again,” said County Manager Stan Kelley.
RIGHT: Betty Jewett, Forest Supervisor for the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests and Responsible Official for the Foothills Landscape Project, is well aware of the impact she will have on the area through this project. “I know that the decisions I make here affect all of you guys and I take that into consideration very strongly,” Jewett said during Thursday’s meeting. LEFT: The people of Lumpkin County got their chance to discuss the findings of the Foothills Landscape Project’s environmental assessment

RIGHT: Betty Jewett, Forest Supervisor for the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests and Responsible Official for the Foothills Landscape Project, is well aware of the impact she will have on the area through this project. “I know that the decisions I make here affect all of you guys and I take that into consideration very strongly,” Jewett said during Thursday’s meeting. LEFT: The people of Lumpkin County got their chance to discuss the findings of the Foothills Landscape Project’s environmental assessment

Forest land plan could impact 157K acres

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The future of the Chattahoochee National Forest can be found in a 200-page report recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. It’s an extensive plan that proposes everything from the creation of new trails on Bull Mountain to the clear cut logging of 1,700 wooded acres.
Cranberry Corners will be collecting items to send to troops through is Sunday, Dec. 15.

Cranberry Corners will be collecting items to send to troops through is Sunday, Dec. 15.

Downtown business collecting items to send to troops

SHARON HALL
Friday, December 6, 2019
Things have changed considerably since President George W. Bush sent the first troops to Iraq in 2001. The conflict has spanned three administrations and spread to include Afghanistan.
Lumpkin chamber and Dahlonega city council differ over bylaw details

Lumpkin chamber and Dahlonega city council differ over bylaw details

Lumpkin chamber and Dahlonega city council differ over bylaw details

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
A moment of contention from councilwoman Helen Hardman about the wording of proposed changes in the bylaws of the Tourism Board made by the Chamber of Commerce started a spirited debate between the council members and Chamber president Robb Nichols during the city council’s regularly scheduled work...
The festivities are expanding to a second weekend for the DWC Christmas Market.

The festivities are expanding to a second weekend for the DWC Christmas Market.

Woman’s Club expands Christmas Market

SHARON HALL
Thursday, December 5, 2019
The Dahlonega Woman’s Club’s (DWC) Christmas Market expanded to two weekends this year to provide Christmas shoppers with one-of-a-kind, perfect gifts for just about everyone on their list. All sorts of hand made toys, apparel, jewelry, art and homemade goodies from Mrs.
THE NOVEMBER 27 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE NOVEMBER 27 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE NOVEMBER 27 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Newlyweds' brave battle bolstered by community • County calls for brunch bill on ballot • Christmas ornament design to be revealed at tree lighting   SPORTS • LCHS rifle team tops Parkview for first win • LCHS boys basketball takes down Chestatee • LCHS...