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PICTURED ABOVE: Construction is quickly progressing on Roberta Green-Garrett’s hotel project in the downtown historic district.

Downtown hotel details still unknown

GREG FINAN JR.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

As the new downtown hotel rises higher above the historic district, particulars of the project have been slow to emerge. But one big detail may soon be revealed, according to land owner and local business owner Roberta Green-Garrett.

LEFT: Nicholas Bryant skillfully keeps the beat for the LCHS Band of Gold. RIGHT: Jackson Knepper has worked hard to perfect his percussion based craft.

LCHS dedicated drummers refine their rhythm

Jake Cantrell

Friday, November 15, 2019

While summer vacation is all about relaxing for most students, for two of the LCHS Band of Gold’s finest percussionists, there was very little relaxing to be had this past summer.

Library Board members and Friends of the Library (FOL) toured the nearly completed building that will house Lumpkin County’s new library in the spring. From left are construction superintendent Robby Robinson; Library Board member Kaye Campagnoli; Regional Library Director Leslie Clark and her daughter, Kristen James; board member Laura LaTourette; and FOL members Arienne Wallace and Elsa Ann Gaines. Not pictured are FOL’s Ken Rice and Chairman Ken Smoke.

Library project progresses toward March opening

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

From the outside, Lumpkin County’s new library on Morrison Moore Parkway looks complete. But there’s still plenty of work to be done before the expected grand opening in March of 2020. And the building is much bigger than it looks, said Chestatee Regional Library Director Leslie Clark.

Kalie Smith is serving up scripture and tees with her new local business.

Smith strives to spread hope one tee at a time

News Staff

Monday, November 11, 2019

By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget “If you give a man the gospel, wrap it in a sandwich,” said Charles Spurgeon. “And if you give a man a sandwich, wrap it in the gospel.” That quote is a huge inspiration for Dahlonega based business owner Kalie Smith.

Master Sgt. Pete Hardy will be one of two grand marshals for the Veterans Day parade in Dahlonega.

Master Sgt. Pete Hardy one of two grand marshals for Veterans parade

SHARON HALL

Thursday, November 7, 2019

The annual Veterans Day Parade boasts two WWII veterans including Master Sgt. Arthur (Pete) Hardy. Organized by the Lumpkin County Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, the parade begins from Courthouse Hill Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. and winds its way around the Public Square.

The Nugget honors veterans in new special section

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

This Veterans Day we’re honoring the hard-work and sacrifice of local service men and women, including these Camp Frank D. Merrill Rangers in training. See The Nugget’s 10-page special section salute inside this week's print edition or view the E-edition online.

2019 Best Of Lumpkin winners announced

News Staff

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

You've waited all year and it's finally here! See who your fellow Dahlonega Nugget readers chose in our expansive double section dedicated to the Best of Lumpkin winners. Check out section C & D of this week's print edition. Or check out the current E-edition of The Dahlonega Nugget

Obituary

Hope Chamblee Galloway

News Staff

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Hope Chamblee Galloway, 73, died at home in Blythewood, S.C. on October 1, 2019. Hope Ann Clegg was born on January 19, 1946, to Ruth and Frank Clegg Jr., in Providence, R.I. After attending Marymount College, she lived in and around Atlanta, Ga. In 1967 she married Jimmy Chamblee.

County Commissioner Jeffrey Moran talked with residents in the McDonald Mill subdivision after last week’s BOC meeting. They were there to voice their concerns about two short term rental properties in their neighborhood.

Neighbors argue Airbnb rental rules

SHARON HALL

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

About a dozen residents of the McDonald Mill Subdivision showed up at last week’s Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meeting to express their dissatisfaction with the owner of two neighborhood homes being used as short term rentals.

Jacqueline Daniel, who began the 501c3 ConnectAbility serving children and adults with disabilities in 2010, leads the parade as the 2019 Gold Rush Days Grand Marshal.

Jacqueline Daniel leads the way at Gold Rush

SHARON HALL

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Jacqueline Daniel’s journey to the 2019 Gold Rush Days Grand Marshal began in 2000. It was then when she arrived here as a student at then North Georgia College & State University. Before coming to Dahlonega, Daniel worked with the disabled at her church.