Local TOPS members (from left) Kaye Campagnoli, Donna Rice and Mary Holiday celebrate during an annual chapter award banquet at Donna’s home in Dahlonega.

Charles and Robbie Wehunt (pictured with their 10-year-old Beagle mix, Betsy) are celebrating their Platinum Anniversary on April 28.

Bluegrass jam circles are a common sight around the Public Square during the annual Bear on the Square festival.

Lumpkin County Republican Party Chair and forum moderator Mark Page (left) reviews his notes as District 9 state House candidate Wayne Rowan speaks to voters. Seated behind Rowan are fellow House candidates (from left) Doug Sherrill, Chris Dockery and Roger Smith.

A crowd of local protestors gathered on the Square last Saturday on the lawn next to the Gold Museum.

City contractors work to install segments of the much-anticipated pedestrian bridge at Lake Zwerner.

Candida Petite presents her plan for a new farm-friendly development called Mountain Sanctuary Ranch to the members of the Lumpkin County Planning Commission.

Betsy Franck (pictured) and the rest of Athens-based band Bloodkin are ready to take the stage at the historic Holly Theatre for the first time ever on Friday, March 13. Franck is hopeful that a big turnout will boost the likelihood of other high-profile concerts coming to town.

Sheriff Stacy Jarrard, far left, and Major Doug Cochran, far right, present the LCSO Life Saving Award to Sgt. Tristan Burnett, left, and Deputy Daniel Garguilo during a special meeting last month.

Chairman Chris Dockery (center) holds up a custom rug modeled after the Lumpkin County seal during his final meeting with the Board of Commissioners. The rug was a parting gift from fellow commissioners (from left) Tucker Greene, Dr. Bobby Mayfield, Jeff Moran and Rhett Stringer.