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The Rangers of Camp Frank D. Merrill held a mass casualty training exercise on Cavender Creek Road early Tuesday, Oct. 8. The simulation involved an overturned bus, as Rangers rescued volunteers from UNG’s Corps of Cadets playing the role of injured passengers from the wreckage.

The Rangers of Camp Frank D. Merrill held a mass casualty training exercise on Cavender Creek Road early Tuesday, Oct. 8. The simulation involved an overturned bus, as Rangers rescued volunteers from UNG’s Corps of Cadets playing the role of injured passengers from the wreckage.

Rangers react to 'no-notice' training drill

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Many people start each day with an early morning exercise. But if your exercise involves an overturned bus and bleeding mannequins, you’re probably a Ranger or a member of Lumpkin County’s Emergency Services. Last week, the 5th Ranger Training Battalion from Camp Frank D.
Pete the border collie pulls one in at Yahoola Creek Park, during September league play. Pete's human is Rick Nielsen.

Pete the border collie pulls one in at Yahoola Creek Park, during September league play. Pete's human is Rick Nielsen.

Dahlonega to host K9 World Finals Oct. 12

News Staff
Friday, October 11, 2019
Dahlonega is one of 23 venues hosting a Frisbee Dog competition to select world champions. The Atlanta Region will  convene in Dahlonega on Saturday, October 12, when up to 50 competitors will compete with each other and those at the 22 other regions around the World.
THE OCTOBER 9 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE OCTOBER 9 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE OCTOBER 9 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Murder suspect linked to armed robbery • 'Pre-born life' resolution presented to county • City candidates debate downtown hotel project • ATV park approved by county with conditions • Local glass guru shares colorful art   SPORTS • Middle School football...
The Glassblowing Shop owner Chris Kennedy, a fourth generation glassblower, works effortlessly to combine two glass rods together for an order of icicle Christmas ornaments. This story is one of many regional features in the new edition of The Mountain Traveler magazine.

The Glassblowing Shop owner Chris Kennedy, a fourth generation glassblower, works effortlessly to combine two glass rods together for an order of icicle Christmas ornaments. This story is one of many regional features in the new edition of The Mountain Traveler magazine.

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Local glass guru shares colorful art

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Chris Kennedy, owner of The Glassblowing Shop, doesn’t see himself as making the same caliber of art as some of his artist counterparts on the downtown square.
Murder suspect linked to armed robbery

Murder suspect linked to armed robbery

Murder suspect linked to armed robbery

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Murder suspect Austin Todd Stryker is now also the main suspect in last summer’s robbery of the Highway 60 Dollar General. The manhunt for the 22-year-old Dawsonville resident came to an end just after 1 a.m. last Wednesday morning when he reportedly turned himself in to police in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Music teacher Radford Windham shows student Brendan Diehl some of the many functions of a soundboard, purchased with money donated by Mike and Lynn Cottrell.

Music teacher Radford Windham shows student Brendan Diehl some of the many functions of a soundboard, purchased with money donated by Mike and Lynn Cottrell.

Recording studio up and running at LCHS

SHARON HALL
Monday, October 7, 2019
Lumpkin County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Rob Brown said he was ready to give a quick “no” when high school Principal Billy Kirk told him one of his teachers wanted to talk to him about a new program. “I was thinking about the cost of any new program,” he said.
Blackburn Elementary students give their best rockstar performances during the recent Rock Your School Day.

Blackburn Elementary students give their best rockstar performances during the recent Rock Your School Day.

Learning gets loud for elementary students

JOHN BYNUM
Friday, October 4, 2019
Elementary schools in the county turned up the volume on academic rigor recently during the annual Rock Your School Day.
Rick Nielsen and the Dahlonega Action Dogs will perform on Saturday during the Bark in the Park event.

Rick Nielsen and the Dahlonega Action Dogs will perform on Saturday during the Bark in the Park event.

Bark in the Park returns to Dahlonega Oct. 5

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Calling all furry, four-legged friends for a celebration of tail-wagging proportions, Bark in the Park. The Lumpkin County TLC Humane Society is holding its 9th annual Bark in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Hancock Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and promises to be a fun time for both humans and pets.
Austin Bender holds a candle in honor of his sister as he consoles his mother Carol Gillreath at last week’s vigil on Lake Zwerner.

Austin Bender holds a candle in honor of his sister as he consoles his mother Carol Gillreath at last week’s vigil on Lake Zwerner.

Stryker found: Manhunt for murder suspect ends in Pittsburgh

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
The widespread search for murder suspect Austin Todd Stryker, 22, came to an end just after 1 a.m. Wednesday morning when the Dawsonville resident was taken into custody by authorities in Pittsburgh, Penn.
Recycling program overhauled in Lumpkin

Recycling program overhauled in Lumpkin

Recycling program overhauled in Lumpkin

SHARON HALL
Monday, September 30, 2019
Changes to Lumpkin County’s recycling program brought six new larger bins—three at the Torrington/Highway 9 intersection and three for the Red Oak Flats Recycling Center.