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Haley Dibble played on the first Lumpkin County volleyball team in school history in 2009 at the middle school. Now as the head coach of the LCHS team, Dibble led her team to the best record and first region championship in program history.

Haley Dibble played on the first Lumpkin County volleyball team in school history in 2009 at the middle school. Now as the head coach of the LCHS team, Dibble led her team to the best record and first region championship in program history.

Dibble taking Lumpkin volleyball team to new heights

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
As an eighth grade member of the first volleyball team in Lumpkin County, Haley Dibble started from the bottom.
Instructors Brad Bowelle (left) and Wayne Marshall of Brad's United martial arts studio, have taught numerous students skills and techniques that transcend simply fighting another human. When facing hardship due to COVID-19, Bowelle was tasked with practicing the same resolve he preaches against the "unknown opponent" just to keep the doors of his studio open and in business.

Instructors Brad Bowelle (left) and Wayne Marshall of Brad's United martial arts studio, have taught numerous students skills and techniques that transcend simply fighting another human. When facing hardship due to COVID-19, Bowelle was tasked with practicing the same resolve he preaches against the "unknown opponent" just to keep the doors of his studio open and in business.

Karate studio fights back against COVID

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
When Brad Bowelle’s karate students approach their opponent, there’s a level of mystery and uncertainty. It’s why they train for the unknown, to be ready for anything.
Rainbow Children’s Home has been welcoming and caring for children in need for over 20 years, with Executive Director Melinda Frausto at the helm.

Rainbow Children’s Home has been welcoming and caring for children in need for over 20 years, with Executive Director Melinda Frausto at the helm.

Rainbow Children's Home celebrates 20 years of service

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
In the 20 years Rainbow Children’s Home has existed, its mission has not changed. That mission is to provide a safe haven, a place where children who have been removed from their home due to neglect, and often abuse, and those who find themselves in state care can heal, grow and be safe.
Lumpkin County Manager Stan Kelley was presented with a framed resolution, resolving to name what was once the old library building the Kelley Building, which will be home to the Development Services staff once completed. Kelley was honored in front of friends and family as well as former commissioners and other elected officials of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County, during the Nov. 17 Board of Commissioners meeting.

Lumpkin County Manager Stan Kelley was presented with a framed resolution, resolving to name what was once the old library building the Kelley Building, which will be home to the Development Services staff once completed. Kelley was honored in front of friends and family as well as former commissioners and other elected officials of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County, during the Nov. 17 Board of Commissioners meeting.

County manager surprised by building dedication

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Stan Kelley knows about every item on the agenda each time there’s a Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meeting. As county manager, it’s his job, and a job he does well.
Rhett Stringer’s hard work at Stringer Family Farms has not gone unnoticed as he was recently awarded as the Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District Farm Family of the Year for Lumpkin County.

Rhett Stringer’s hard work at Stringer Family Farms has not gone unnoticed as he was recently awarded as the Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District Farm Family of the Year for Lumpkin County.

Stringers named Farm Family of the Year

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
There are no vacation days on the farm. And that’s something Rhett Stringer can attest to. “Rain, shine, cold, hot. It doesn’t matter,” he said while standing on the outskirts of the Stringer Family Farm off Pony Lake Road last week. “It’s hard work.
LCHS students (front row, left) junior Gavin Badgley, and senior Haley Hay. (Back row, from left) sophomore Hunter Keller, junior Sara Beth Simpson, and senior Ean Wallace work on transplanting seedlings. (Not pictured: greenhouse manager Michelle Connor.)

LCHS students (front row, left) junior Gavin Badgley, and senior Haley Hay. (Back row, from left) sophomore Hunter Keller, junior Sara Beth Simpson, and senior Ean Wallace work on transplanting seedlings. (Not pictured: greenhouse manager Michelle Connor.)

Class partners with City to beautify downtown

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Lumpkin County High School agriculture students are working hard on a project that will help beautify the downtown area and help them learn by using hands-on experience.
Betsy Wilcauskas (from left), Dr. Mary Gowan, Dr. Mac McConnell, Lynn and Mike Cottrell break ground at the future site of the Cottrell Center for Business, Technology and Innovation.

Betsy Wilcauskas (from left), Dr. Mary Gowan, Dr. Mac McConnell, Lynn and Mike Cottrell break ground at the future site of the Cottrell Center for Business, Technology and Innovation.

UNG breaks ground on new business building

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
By Jake Cantrell The Nugget There are 14 tiny holes in the undeveloped lot across the street from Papa Johns, thanks to 14 golden shovels, wielded by elected officials, business leaders and university representatives.
Jose Anaya of Anaya Construction (left) examines details of the new hotel along with Jesus Anaya. Crews are now working on the inside of the building to prepare for the opening planned for December 15.

Jose Anaya of Anaya Construction (left) examines details of the new hotel along with Jesus Anaya. Crews are now working on the inside of the building to prepare for the opening planned for December 15.

Franchise named for downtown hotel project

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
The long-awaited downtown hotel on E. Main Street is finally nearing completion. According to owner Roberta Green-Garrett the 75-room hotel will be known as "Holiday Inn Express and Suites.
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County finalizes paving project list

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners decided the fate of over 32 million pounds of asphalt when it voted to approve the list of roads to be paved in 2021 at its last meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The roads, covering just over 12 miles in Lumpkin County, would cost an estimated $1.
Lumpkin County 4-H is putting on a fundraiser with help from VCA Chestatee Animal Hospital, this Saturday, Oct. 31, as they host a Rabies Clinic at the middle school. Pictured (from left) VCA Chestatee Animal Hospital's Michaela Letson, Melissa Jordan, Kevin Liszak and Ashley the cat, along with Chesley Davis of Lumpkin County 4-H.

Lumpkin County 4-H is putting on a fundraiser with help from VCA Chestatee Animal Hospital, this Saturday, Oct. 31, as they host a Rabies Clinic at the middle school. Pictured (from left) VCA Chestatee Animal Hospital's Michaela Letson, Melissa Jordan, Kevin Liszak and Ashley the cat, along with Chesley Davis of Lumpkin County 4-H.

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Vets battle rabies and raise 4-H funds

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Lumpkin County 4-H and VCA Chestatee Animal Hospital are teaming up to stop the spread. Of rabies, that is. Volunteers from VCA Chestatee Animal Hospital and Lumpkin County 4-H will be hosting a drive through rabies clinic on Oct. 31 at Lumpkin County Middle School from 12 to 2 p.m.