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Grammy winning musician and Dahlonega resident Amy Ray prepares for liftoff during a music video filming with Luke Pilgrim of Sozo Bear Films.

Grammy winning musician and Dahlonega resident Amy Ray prepares for liftoff during a music video filming with Luke Pilgrim of Sozo Bear Films.

Local filmmakers take music video to the stars

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
On first glance, it’s an out-of-this-world production, but a behind the scenes look at the new music video for Amy Ray’s song Holler, produced by Dahlonega’s own Sozo Bear Films, proves that it all took place not only in this world, but in this very community.
Brunch Bill touted as downtown revenue generator

Brunch Bill touted as downtown revenue generator

Sunday morning alcohol to be on ballot

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
If you would like to enjoy a mimosa, Bloody Mary or any other type of alcoholic beverage before 12:30 p.m. on Sundays, you’ll want to pay close attention to a question that will be on the ballot during Dahlonega’s special election this November.
New edition: 1830s newspaper added to library's collection

New edition: 1830s newspaper added to library's collection

-1830s Miners Recorder newspaper added to library's collection

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
The Lumpkin County Library announces the addition of a new historical Lumpkin County newspaper to our microfilm collection. The Lumpkin County Historical Society recently purchased rolls of microfilm containing the  newspaper Miners Recorder and Spy in the West (March 29, 1834 – October 28, 1837).
Heather Abercrombie has been named the Site Manager of the Dahlonega Gold Museum.

Heather Abercrombie has been named the Site Manager of the Dahlonega Gold Museum.

-Abercrombie named new Site Manager at Gold Museum

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced recently that Dahlonega native Heather Abercrombie has been selected as the Site Manager of the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site.
Deputies dodge dog attack

Deputies dodge dog attack

-Deputies dodge dog attack

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Several local suspects are facing aggravated assault charges after deputies were met with an aggressive canine while attempting to serve warrants on an elusive suspect at a Silverwood Drive residence last Wednesday, according to officials. “It was a very aggressive dog,” said Lt.
The cast of Newsies at The Holly takes a bow following its final rehearsal on Thursday, July 25. The show is filled with high energy dances and songs and keeps the audience engaged throughout, often taking the action off the stage and into the crowd. The musical is scheduled to run the next two weekends (August 2-4 and 9-11).

The cast of Newsies at The Holly takes a bow following its final rehearsal on Thursday, July 25. The show is filled with high energy dances and songs and keeps the audience engaged throughout, often taking the action off the stage and into the crowd. The musical is scheduled to run the next two weekends (August 2-4 and 9-11).

-Hardworking cast of Newsies headlines at The Holly this week

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
After working tirelessly in rehearsals for three months, the cast of Newsies impressed audiences with its opening weekend at The Holly Theater. Knowing the musical coming up was “extra-extra” special, Adam Jarrard started preparing even earlier.
Chrissy Marlowe with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government makes notes of what Lumpkin Countians want to see on the 400/60 corridor during last week’s Stakeholders Meeting.

Chrissy Marlowe with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government makes notes of what Lumpkin Countians want to see on the 400/60 corridor during last week’s Stakeholders Meeting.

Stakeholders set out vision for future GA 400 growth

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Stakeholders are not looking for “Daw-vegas” style development on Highway 400. That was the general consensus, and one of the more colorful comments, at last week’s meeting in which the public discussed potential development guidelines at the Gateway Corridor.
Barrett Wolfe is looking back at Hidden Lake Academy as he puts together a documentary about the former therapeutic boarding school off Camp Wahsega Road.

Barrett Wolfe is looking back at Hidden Lake Academy as he puts together a documentary about the former therapeutic boarding school off Camp Wahsega Road.

Filmmaker is focusing on Hidden Lake Academy

Matt Aiken
Monday, July 29, 2019
Barrett Wolfe is going back to school. And he’s bringing a camera. Though, since he’s an alum of Hidden Lake Academy, it probably won’t be a chummy class reunion for the Atlanta-based filmmaker. It was back in 2004 that the now defunct boarding school suddenly became Wolfe’s new home.
Pictured (left to right) Ann Moore, Deb Simmons, Sue Grove, Margo Engel, Annette Burnett, Mary Weinthaler and Mary Flowers.

Pictured (left to right) Ann Moore, Deb Simmons, Sue Grove, Margo Engel, Annette Burnett, Mary Weinthaler and Mary Flowers.

-Achasta Garden Club helps keep library beautiful

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Library Report For the past several years, library patrons have been welcomed by the bursts of color and the lushness of a well-tended garden as they entered the front door of the library. This was made possible by the hard work done by the ladies of the Garden Club at Achasta.
Vickey Dougherty, Community Helping Place volunteer, hands out juicy ripe tomatoes for sandwiches at the annual Tomato Sandwich Supper fundraiser last week. The luscious taste of summer has been donated now for 12 years by Jeff Grindle, owner of Tomato House Farms to aid in services of the Community Helping Place’s Free medical and dental clinics. Over 800 community members enjoyed BLT sandwiches at the annual Tomato Sandwich Supper to benefit the Community Helping Place’s Free Medical and Dental clinics. W

Vickey Dougherty, Community Helping Place volunteer, hands out juicy ripe tomatoes for sandwiches at the annual Tomato Sandwich Supper fundraiser last week. The luscious taste of summer has been donated now for 12 years by Jeff Grindle, owner of Tomato House Farms to aid in services of the Community Helping Place’s Free medical and dental clinics. Over 800 community members enjoyed BLT sandwiches at the annual Tomato Sandwich Supper to benefit the Community Helping Place’s Free Medical and Dental clinics. W

-Tomato Sandwich Supper nears fundraising goal

SHARON HALL
Thursday, July 25, 2019
The bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches, chips and desserts may all have been consumed, but donations are still coming in for the annual Tomato Sandwich Supper fundraiser. The fundraiser benefits Community Helping Place’s free medical and dental clinics, whose goal this year was $40,000.