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The main meadow utilized by the Rainbow Family Gathering last summer is pictured one year later. According to the U.S. Forest Service, no long-term environmental impacts exist in the area.

The main meadow utilized by the Rainbow Family Gathering last summer is pictured one year later. According to the U.S. Forest Service, no long-term environmental impacts exist in the area.

Rainbow Family forest impact assessed

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Almost a year after participants of the Rainbow Family Gathering descended into the Chattahoochee National Forest for their 47th annual national gathering, the area utilized by the nearly 3,500 visitors appears to be back to normal with no signs of adverse, long-term environmental impact, said...
Caleb Sorrell calls a huddle with the team.

Caleb Sorrell calls a huddle with the team.

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Meet the new coach

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
For many members of the LCHS football team, Caleb Sorrells is another in a long line of coaches to have taken the reins of the LCHS football team in recent years.
My Vintage Gypsy Tea's and Magickal Makings owner Kim Pyron loves helping others. After years in the medical field, she now helps with her herbal blend teas.

My Vintage Gypsy Tea's and Magickal Makings owner Kim Pyron loves helping others. After years in the medical field, she now helps with her herbal blend teas.

Tea time has arrived for downtown business owner

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Helping others has always been Kim Pyron’s cup of tea. But in her new role, it’s her tea that is doing the helping. My Vintage Gypsy Tea’s and Magickal Makings opened on April 1 upstairs at 19 East Main Street and is holding its official grand opening this Saturday.
Park & Rec’s Day Camp participants took part in a poster contest for Community Helping Place Free Medical and Dental Clinics annual Tomato Sandwich Supper. Winners (first, second and third place) will be revealed Thursday, July 18, at Dahlonega Baptist Church during the event. Pictured are (first row, from left) Jacob Giles, Charlotte Gass, Madeline Gass, Jersey Ward, Colby Henderson, Micah Ellis, Christian Cotour, Landen Popham, Harlen Wager and Joey Moses; (second row, from left) Ethan Starley, Talon Ston

Park & Rec’s Day Camp participants took part in a poster contest for Community Helping Place Free Medical and Dental Clinics annual Tomato Sandwich Supper. Winners (first, second and third place) will be revealed Thursday, July 18, at Dahlonega Baptist Church during the event. Pictured are (first row, from left) Jacob Giles, Charlotte Gass, Madeline Gass, Jersey Ward, Colby Henderson, Micah Ellis, Christian Cotour, Landen Popham, Harlen Wager and Joey Moses; (second row, from left) Ethan Starley, Talon Ston

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Tomato sandwich supper contest winners to be announced

SHARON HALL
Thursday, July 11, 2019
They may not like tomatoes (though some may), but judging by results of the Community Helping Place Free Clinics’ first poster contest, the Day Campers at Park & Rec  enjoy using their imaginations, drawing and coloring. About 35 children took part in the contest, ranging in age from 4 to 12.
The City Council has heard concerns from many local business owners regarding the appropriate types of businesses for downtown.

The City Council has heard concerns from many local business owners regarding the appropriate types of businesses for downtown.

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Locals look to fend off franchises

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Several mom-and-pop shop owners of Dahlonega may have felt as though they were dealt a sizable blow when they recently caught word that their newest neighbor in the downtown square could be a franchise business.
A free open house will take place at the hospital on Saturday, July 13, 5-8 p.m.

A free open house will take place at the hospital on Saturday, July 13, 5-8 p.m.

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Hospital looks forward to re-opening

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
The hospital on the hill will soon be empty no more. After closing its doors last summer, the facility will host live music, food, fun, games and tours of the newly renovated building in order to mark the opening of Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin (NGMC Lumpkin).
'Au'some Rocks! program at Gold Museum

'Au'some Rocks! program at Gold Museum

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'Au'some Rocks! program at Gold Museum July 13

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Metamorphic, igneous or sedimentary. Shale, marble, quartz, gneiss, schist, pyrite, gold (Au),  granite, and gemstones of North Georgia. What is the difference between these rocks, and in what ways might they be similar? Where might they be in the area today, and why? Is gold of cosmic origin?
Ken Akins, former Manager and Archaeological Education Director at Etowah Indian Mounds

Ken Akins, former Manager and Archaeological Education Director at Etowah Indian Mounds

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Etowah Indian Mound mysteries revealed at next Archaeological Guild meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Join the next Blue Ridge Archaeological Guild (BRAG) meeting as Ken Akins, former Manager and Archaeological Education Director at Etowah Indian Mounds, reveals new information discovered by remote sensing technology and renewed digs at the site.
The Georgia Mountains Master Gardeners (Lumpkin and Dawson Counties) will hold their upcoming program on Monday, July 8, at the Lumpkin County Parks & Rec. at 7 p.m. As part of their mission.

The Georgia Mountains Master Gardeners (Lumpkin and Dawson Counties) will hold their upcoming program on Monday, July 8, at the Lumpkin County Parks & Rec. at 7 p.m. As part of their mission.

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Master Gardeners to host program about food preservation

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
The Georgia Mountains Master Gardeners (Lumpkin and Dawson Counties) will hold their upcoming program on Monday, July 8, at the Lumpkin County Parks & Rec. at 7 p.m.  As part of their mission. The program called “Food Production” will be presented by Ann Carder.
Christi Spooner took on the job of helping clean up Lumpkin County’s litter problem. The new Litter Program Coordinator is looking for input from the community.

Christi Spooner took on the job of helping clean up Lumpkin County’s litter problem. The new Litter Program Coordinator is looking for input from the community.

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New litter coordinator looks to tackle trash problem

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Christi Spooner is on a mission. She’s taken on the job of overseeing Lumpkin County’s litter program. Perhaps it would be more appropriate to say anti-litter program. The goal, she said, is to “create a program  that will work for the county and the community.