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The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball squad is currently in first place in Region 7-AAA, ahead of White County and Wesleyan.

The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball squad is currently in first place in Region 7-AAA, ahead of White County and Wesleyan.

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Girls basketball earns region wins over West Hall and Gilmer

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity basketball squads had a busy week as the Indians played on the road against Region 7-AAA foes West Hall and Gilmer.  The girls team got things started against West Hall and came away with a dominant win over the Spartans.
The City received a land-use application recently for a new 325-unit housing complex that is in the works for downtown Dahlonega.

The City received a land-use application recently for a new 325-unit housing complex that is in the works for downtown Dahlonega.

$50 million housing complex proposed for Dahlonega

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
A major housing development, with an estimated build-out value of $50 million, may soon be joining the list of significant projects under construction at the end of Pine Tree Way.
Security cameras captured the scene as Afzal Kutty battled a blaze that occurred last week at the local “Disco” Marathon gas station after a driver lost control and collided with the gas pump.

Security cameras captured the scene as Afzal Kutty battled a blaze that occurred last week at the local “Disco” Marathon gas station after a driver lost control and collided with the gas pump.

Out-of-control Wrangler ignites fire at convenience store

Matt Aiken
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Spilt coffee and an out-of-control Jeep Wrangler resulted in a gasoline-fueled fire at Marathon last Sunday that produced plenty of flames but thankfully no injuries, according to official reports. It was just after 6:40 p.m.
The Skogman family of hikers includes, from left, Grayson, Joni, Darrell, Baxter, and Jasper.

The Skogman family of hikers includes, from left, Grayson, Joni, Darrell, Baxter, and Jasper.

Family tackles 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail trek

Keith Murden
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Skogman family of Dahlonega recently completed a major milestone in their outdoor adventures, using determination and teamwork to complete a “flip-flop” thru-hike of the infamous Appalachian Trail.
The Lumpkin County campus of Mountain Education Charter High School is located on Mountain View Drive, near LCES.

The Lumpkin County campus of Mountain Education Charter High School is located on Mountain View Drive, near LCES.

Mountain Ed charter school future uncertain

Keith Murden
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The clock is ticking down as state lawmakers, local school boards, and the Mountain Education Charter High School scramble to address the implications of a bill signed into law by Governor Kemp on May 4, 2021.
The County and City governments are involved in a legal battle over the negotiation of the Local Option Sales Tax percentage split.

The County and City governments are involved in a legal battle over the negotiation of the Local Option Sales Tax percentage split.

Legal bills adding up in lawsuit

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
By Matt Aiken & Keith Murden / The Nugget    ------------  The legal bills are beginning to stack up for the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners and the City of Dahlonega as the contentious court battle between the governing bodies continues into the new year.
Freezing conditions failed to deter a crowd of holiday shoppers on the busy historic square in Dahlonega.

Freezing conditions failed to deter a crowd of holiday shoppers on the busy historic square in Dahlonega.

Tourist spending tops $88M in community

Keith Murden
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Tourism business is booming in Dahlonega. And Sam McDuffie brought the credit card receipts to prove it at two local meetings this month.
The new elementary school will be called “Cottrell Elementary” after local residents Lynn and Mike Cottrell donated a reported total of $2.5 million to the project.

The new elementary school will be called “Cottrell Elementary” after local residents Lynn and Mike Cottrell donated a reported total of $2.5 million to the project.

New school to be named Cottrell Elementary

Keith Murden
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The members of the Lumpkin County Board of Education recently voted to approve a new name for Lumpkin County Elementary School to coincide with the opening of the new facility on Pinetree Way: Cottrell Elementary School at the Cottrell Community Education Complex.
The new Lumpkin County Elementary School facility is under construction at 216 Pinetree Way. It is scheduled to welcome students for the first time in August.

The new Lumpkin County Elementary School facility is under construction at 216 Pinetree Way. It is scheduled to welcome students for the first time in August.

New elementary school prepares for opening next year

Keith Murden
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
UPDATE: The Lumpkin County Board of Education voted to approve the name of the new Lumpkin County Elementary School at their December 12 regular session. The school will be called “Cottrell Elementary School at the Cottrell Community Education Complex.
Members of the Bright Chickens of Lumpkin County Elementary School, from left, Chloe Fulton, Liam Alhadeff, Jacob Gee and Jacob Giles gather around First LEGO League referee Liam Orton as he explains the scoring process at Saturday’s competition.

Members of the Bright Chickens of Lumpkin County Elementary School, from left, Chloe Fulton, Liam Alhadeff, Jacob Gee and Jacob Giles gather around First LEGO League referee Liam Orton as he explains the scoring process at Saturday’s competition.

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Middle school LEGO league builds on success

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Lumpkin County’s LEGO League reputation is building. And it reached new heights on Saturday as Lumpkin County Middle School hosted the regional competition for the First LEGO League Challenge.