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VA gift bags help spread Christmas cheer

News Staff

Monday, December 23, 2019

Members of the American Legion Post 239, Vietnam Veterans of America #970 (VVA #970) Lumpkin and Dawson, Georgia Mountain Chapter Military Officers Association of America (GMCMOAA) and Tralitha Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution gathered recently to put together 150 bags to give veterans...

Nighthawk football not in college game plan

News Staff

Monday, December 23, 2019

By Aubrie Brooks What do the students at University of North Georgia want? A football team! When do they want it? Now! Though, from the sound of UNG officials, that call could go unanswered for the foreseeable future.

First Night Dahlonega returns December 31

News Staff

Friday, December 20, 2019

The fifth annual First Night Dahlonega celebrations will be on the night of December 31 in downtown Dahlonega.

Local intersection named after World War II veteran

News Staff

Friday, December 20, 2019

On December 7, friends and family of the late James Price "Pa" Chapman gathered together with Lumpkin County and state officials to dedicate the intersection of Hwy 52/115 and Major Abercrombie Rd. as James "Pa" Chapman Memorial Intersection.

School bus wreck leads to lawsuit

SHARON HALL

Thursday, December 19, 2019

A 2017 school bus accident has reportedly resulted in a civil action lawsuit against the Lumpkin County School System. Local attorney Steven Leibel has also filed suit against the bus driver and another motorist for the Highway 60 wreck.

THE DECEMBER 18 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Lifetime Christmas movie films in Dahlonega • City Council bids farewell to 'tireless' colleague Bruce Hoffman • E-SPLOST earmarked for possible new elementary school SPORTS • Lady Indians go 1-1 to start region play • Lumpkin boys basketball vanquishes...

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.

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

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

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.