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Local philanthropist and merchant Thomas Scanlin (center) spent a little time recently playing Santa to the community, gifting both Lumpkin County and the City of Dahlonega with complete sets of the Community Helping Place Official Dahlonega Christmas Ornament. Scanlin said he hopes the sets will be on permanent public display for all to enjoy. Accepting the gifts are (left) Lumpkin County BOC Chairman Chris Dockery and Dahlonega Mayor Sam Norton.

Local philanthropist and merchant Thomas Scanlin (center) spent a little time recently playing Santa to the community, gifting both Lumpkin County and the City of Dahlonega with complete sets of the Community Helping Place Official Dahlonega Christmas Ornament. Scanlin said he hopes the sets will be on permanent public display for all to enjoy. Accepting the gifts are (left) Lumpkin County BOC Chairman Chris Dockery and Dahlonega Mayor Sam Norton.

Ornament design to be revealed at tree lighting

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
The season of gifting is in the air. Garland and red ribbon deck the square and the annual community Christmas tree is up, its boughs hung with glittering snowflakes, bells and baubles.
Lumpkin County calls for brunch bill on ballot

Lumpkin County calls for brunch bill on ballot

County calls for brunch bill on ballot

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Those who like a little champagne in their OJ to sip along with their late Sunday morning eggs Benedict will have the opportunity to vote for just that.
Lumpkin County High School

Lumpkin County High School

Lumpkin student scores soar in SAT rankings

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
It’s becoming a habit—and a good one—for Lumpkin County High School students to achieve some of the highest SAT and ACT scores in the nation and state, and the highest SATs in the Pioneer RESA district. This is the third year in a row for test scores to be at or near the top.
The LCSO reportedly confiscated methamphetamine and other illegal substances during a recent local bust.

The LCSO reportedly confiscated methamphetamine and other illegal substances during a recent local bust.

Drug bust leads to trafficking charges

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
A trio of Dahlonega residents stands accused of trafficking methamphetamine after a search of a Lumpkin County home last Tuesday, according to officials with the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office.
A plea for football at the University of North Georgia

A plea for football at the University of North Georgia

A plea for football at the University of North Georgia

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but wouldn’t it be awesome to watch a college football game right here in Dahlonega? (Yes, I know you’ve watched thousands of football games from your Dahlonega-based couch. I’m right there with you, but this is different.
THE NOVEMBER 13 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE NOVEMBER 13 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE NOVEMBER 13 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Library project progresses toward March opening • Treehouse tourism takes off for local B&B business • Election sees brunch bill, Ariemma, Larson, Taylor win   SPORTS • Football team's season ends with hard fought loss • Boys basketball - Lumpkin downs...
Election sees brunch bill, Ariemma, Larson, Taylor win

Election sees brunch bill, Ariemma, Larson, Taylor win

Election sees brunch bill, Ariemma, Larson, Taylor win

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
The City of Dahlonega will see a new face during its city council meetings at the start of the new year after Johnny Ariemma tallied enough votes in a tight race against opponent Tony Owens for the Post 4 seat during Tuesday’s general/special municipal election.
Debra and Greg Stipe have built a home amongst the trees at their new bed-and-breakfast deemed Bed+Bough.

Debra and Greg Stipe have built a home amongst the trees at their new bed-and-breakfast deemed Bed+Bough.

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Treehouse tourism takes off for local B&B business

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Debra Stipe’s first treehouse was less of a house and more of a platform. “It was pretty much a couple of boards,” she said with a grin.