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Dr. Lesley Simanton-Coogan, director of UNG's George E. Coleman Sr. Planetarium, will present a pre-recorded show called "Wonder Women of Astrophysics" for the Dahlonega Science Festival. It will be shown on the planetarium's YouTube page. The festival will be March 5-6.

Dr. Lesley Simanton-Coogan, director of UNG's George E. Coleman Sr. Planetarium, will present a pre-recorded show called "Wonder Women of Astrophysics" for the Dahlonega Science Festival. It will be shown on the planetarium's YouTube page. The festival will be March 5-6.

Dahlonega Science Festival flips to virtually interactive event March 5-6

News Staff
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
By J.K. Devine / UNG Reports Interactive is the key phrase for this year's Dahlonega Science Festival on March 5-6, as organizers transition to a virtual platform because of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Our goal is to bring science education opportunities to the community," said Dr.
The Garnto’s new home is ready to roll out at any moment as Matt and JoAnna and their children recently made the move into a converted Gillig bus.

The Garnto’s new home is ready to roll out at any moment as Matt and JoAnna and their children recently made the move into a converted Gillig bus.

Family turns big bus into tiny home

Matt Aiken
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Alistair Garnto had one major concern when he found out his family was making a big move into a tiny home bus. “He regretted not having a place to wrestle,” said his mother JoAnna. Not to worry, seven year old Alistair and his five year old brother Laine quickly found a workable solution.
Long Branch SRO Nick Parrish was slimed in celebration of exceeding the school's original fundraising goal, much to the pleasure of LBES students (from left) Ellie Flynt, Micah Smith and Briley Seabolt.

Long Branch SRO Nick Parrish was slimed in celebration of exceeding the school's original fundraising goal, much to the pleasure of LBES students (from left) Ellie Flynt, Micah Smith and Briley Seabolt.

Deputy is a good sport for kids fundraiser

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, February 11, 2021
It started with water, flour, green Jello powder and some baby shampoo. And an $8,000 proposition. “We were told if the kids raised $8,000 we would do slime and I said ‘Heck yeah, I’m all about that,’” said Long Branch Elementary School Resource Officer Nick Parrish.
TLC Humane Society's lead caregiver Christine Sheppard shares a moment with Annie (left) and Buckle, a pair of bonded dogs at the shelter. Bonded pairs tend to be overlooked when it comes to adopting a new pet, as most applicants only plan on adopting one animal at a time, causing animals like Annie and Buckle to spend a longer than average time at the shelter.

TLC Humane Society's lead caregiver Christine Sheppard shares a moment with Annie (left) and Buckle, a pair of bonded dogs at the shelter. Bonded pairs tend to be overlooked when it comes to adopting a new pet, as most applicants only plan on adopting one animal at a time, causing animals like Annie and Buckle to spend a longer than average time at the shelter.

TLC looking for loving homes for pets

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
For many local pets, TLC Humane Society is little more than a rest stop on the way to finding a “forever home.
Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners approved the first round of designs, which consisted of the outdoor water park portion of the aquatic center including a splash pad, lazy river and water slide.

Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners approved the first round of designs, which consisted of the outdoor water park portion of the aquatic center including a splash pad, lazy river and water slide.

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County plunges into new pool planning

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Plans to begin the Cottrell Aquatic Center were passed by Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners in early November, putting an end to a two year chase to secure funding for the project and starting a new journey: actually building it.
COVID has complicated plans for a new medical complex on Hwy. 400, but plans are still in the works.

COVID has complicated plans for a new medical complex on Hwy. 400, but plans are still in the works.

COVID delays new hospital plan

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Shovels have yet to be put in the ground for the long-awaited Northeast Georgia Medical Center complex on Highway 400. But the plans to build the new facility have not been abandoned.
Vaccine demand vexes health officials

Vaccine demand vexes health officials

Vaccine demand vexes health officials

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Frustration ruled the day Monday for seniors 65 and older trying to make appointments for a COVID vaccine shot—and health department employees as well. It began last week at the local Health Department. “We have never seen the phone ring like this.
Lumpkin County Schools Central Office

Lumpkin County Schools Central Office

Schools shift back to virtual learning

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Lumpkin County Schools announced that the system will start the second half of the school year virtually, with no students returning to in-person school for the first two weeks of the semester.