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University of North Georgia professor Steve Smith savors his status as the first official customer at the newly opened Whataburger on the corner of Morrison Moore Parkway and Riley Road.

University of North Georgia professor Steve Smith savors his status as the first official customer at the newly opened Whataburger on the corner of Morrison Moore Parkway and Riley Road.

Whataburger in Dahlonega opens up to bustling day of business

Matt Aiken
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Whataburger is officially open for business and serving up orders in Dahlonega. Just ask Steve Smith. The University of North Georgia Psychological Science professor was the first customer to enjoy the historic first burger at the new Morrison Moore Parkway fast food eatery.
The new Pinetree Recreation Center opened last weekend in Lumpkin County. (Photo by Matt Aiken)

The new Pinetree Recreation Center opened last weekend in Lumpkin County. (Photo by Matt Aiken)

New pool and recreation center opens in Lumpkin County

JOHN BYNUM
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Water slides. A lazy river. All in Lumpkin County. This long awaited goal became a reality last weekend when the Pinetree Recreation Center opened its doors to the public.
Pictured (from left) Salutatorian Zoha Munshi, Alejandro Narvaez and Duke Nelson react to the cheers of the crowd as the seniors enter the commencement ceremony.

Pictured (from left) Salutatorian Zoha Munshi, Alejandro Narvaez and Duke Nelson react to the cheers of the crowd as the seniors enter the commencement ceremony.

Class of 2024 shines in special Graduation section

JOHN BYNUM
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Lumpkin County High School Class of 2024 was greeted by a packed crowd of family members and friends at the stadium last Thursday during commencement as a total of 232 seniors graduated from LCHS. We salute all the 2024 graduates in a special double special section inside this week’s edition!
Local incumbents won the night while fending off challengers in the May 21 General Primary.

Local incumbents won the night while fending off challengers in the May 21 General Primary.

BREAKING NEWS: Incumbents dominate local primaries

Keith Murden
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
A group of around 30 interested citizens and candidates gathered at the election office on Short Street Tuesday night to view results after polls closed on the May 21 General Primary.   At close to 9 p.m.
The 110.1-acre property located at 3084 Town Creek Church Road will likely be the future site of the DiVine Village Luxury RV Resort.

The 110.1-acre property located at 3084 Town Creek Church Road will likely be the future site of the DiVine Village Luxury RV Resort.

RV park development rolls forward

Keith Murden
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The DiVine Village, a 188-site luxury RV resort that has been in the works since 2021, is nearing the end of the planning stages.
Deputy Andrew Adams successfully wrangled a six-foot-long black rat snake from the basement of a grateful Chinkapin Drive resident recently. The snake was less grateful, as it bit the officer on the thumb before being released into the woods.

Deputy Andrew Adams successfully wrangled a six-foot-long black rat snake from the basement of a grateful Chinkapin Drive resident recently. The snake was less grateful, as it bit the officer on the thumb before being released into the woods.

Snake catching all part of Sheriff’s Office job

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Deputies Andrew Adams and Kevin Culver recently responded to reports of a cold-blooded intruder in the basement of Jamie Regan’s residence. The slithering squatter was cranky, cornered and measured in at a little more than six feet. “Black rat snake,” said Regan via email to The Nugget.
If you're shipping Dahlonega-to-Dahlonega mail it's best to avoid the big blue bin for now and hand your letter, package or parcel to an actual employee inside the post office.

If you're shipping Dahlonega-to-Dahlonega mail it's best to avoid the big blue bin for now and hand your letter, package or parcel to an actual employee inside the post office.

Mail delivery problems persist for post office

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
By Matt Aiken & Dave Williams  /  The Nugget & Capitol Beat  -----------  Beware of the big blue box in front of the Dahlonega Post Office.  That’s the message some local postal workers want to send to the community as problems persist with the new regional distribution center in Palmetto.
The Pinetree Recreation Center will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting on May 25.

The Pinetree Recreation Center will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting on May 25.

New pool, pickleball and Rec Center on the way

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The new Pinetree Recreation Center made a splash last Friday as its doors were finally opened for an informal tour with local leaders. The new $12.9 million facility will hold an official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on May 25.
A jubilant crowd celebrated the opening of the new Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin location on Saturday. Pictured (from left) State Senator Steve Gooch, President & CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System Carol Burrell, NGHS Vice President of Regional Hospitals Kevin Matson, and Northeast Georgia Physicians Group board member Jane Taylor were among the many representatives who gathered to mark the beginning of the new era in local healthcare. (Photo by John Bynum / The Nugget)

A jubilant crowd celebrated the opening of the new Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin location on Saturday. Pictured (from left) State Senator Steve Gooch, President & CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System Carol Burrell, NGHS Vice President of Regional Hospitals Kevin Matson, and Northeast Georgia Physicians Group board member Jane Taylor were among the many representatives who gathered to mark the beginning of the new era in local healthcare. (Photo by John Bynum / The Nugget)

New hospital ready to serve Lumpkin County

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The beginning of a new era kicked off earlier this week for residents of Dahlonega as the long-awaited Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin opened its doors for the first time.
Lumpkin County Republican Party Chair Katherine James addresses the crowd during a recent nonpartisan candidate debate held at Parks & Rec.

Lumpkin County Republican Party Chair Katherine James addresses the crowd during a recent nonpartisan candidate debate held at Parks & Rec.

Candidates clash at debate hosted by local Republican Party

Keith Murden
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Interested citizens packed out the Parks & Rec meeting room last Thursday night, as the Lumpkin County Republican Party hosted a lively forum open to all 16 local political candidates.