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Herman McDonald stands on the front porch of the home that he used to reside in. The future location of the historic house is the subject of discussion by the County, Parks & Rec and the Historical Society.

Herman McDonald stands on the front porch of the home that he used to reside in. The future location of the historic house is the subject of discussion by the County, Parks & Rec and the Historical Society.

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Moving historic McDonald House the subject of much discussion

Keith Murden
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
“I love to come down here and look at the old house,” said Herman McDonald as he approached the aging structure sitting on the outskirts of what is now Yahoola Creek Park.
Breaking ground at the site of the new Cane Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant last Wednesday were (left to right) Commissioner Tucker Greene, Senator Steve Gooch, Chairman Chris Dockery, Water & Sewerage Authority Director Sean Phipps, Water & Sewerage Authority Chair Murl Jones, Commissioner Dr. Bobby Mayfield, Commissioner Rhett Stringer and Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Senior Project Manager Amanda Carroll.

Breaking ground at the site of the new Cane Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant last Wednesday were (left to right) Commissioner Tucker Greene, Senator Steve Gooch, Chairman Chris Dockery, Water & Sewerage Authority Director Sean Phipps, Water & Sewerage Authority Chair Murl Jones, Commissioner Dr. Bobby Mayfield, Commissioner Rhett Stringer and Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Senior Project Manager Amanda Carroll.

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County breaks ground on new water plant

Keith Murden
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Last Wednesday the Lumpkin County Water & Sewerage Authority hosted a special ground breaking ceremony at the site of the new $19.5 million Cane Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant on Arbor Drive, just off of Lumpkin County Parkway.
Crisson Gold Mine co-owner Tammy Ray displays local gold to be used on the Capitol Dome in Atlanta.

Crisson Gold Mine co-owner Tammy Ray displays local gold to be used on the Capitol Dome in Atlanta.

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Capitol Dome to receive gold from Dahlonega mine

Keith Murden
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta is gearing up for the third facelift of its iconic dome, and Dahlonega will once again be providing some of its own gold to assist in the renovation effort.
Construction is expected to begin next year on the long-awaited Lake Zwerner pedestrian bridge thanks to a recently obtained $4 million grant.

Construction is expected to begin next year on the long-awaited Lake Zwerner pedestrian bridge thanks to a recently obtained $4 million grant.

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Pedestrian bridge coming to Lake Zwerner thanks to grant

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
By Matt Aiken & Keith Murden / The Nugget   --------------   The City of Dahlonega has made major strides in the much anticipated plan to bring a pedestrian bridge to Lake Zwerner. A total of $4,031,736 worth of strides to be exact.
Residents living off of Syrup Mill Road pause for a quick photo during a busy day of repairs. The impromptu road crew consisted of (left to right) Don Thomas, Rick Morris, Chris Pisarik, Jack Harshbarger, Patrick Hayes, Edward Wells, Austin Hayes and Dave McDowell. Not pictured are Michell Pisarik, Lee Goff, Amanda Thomas and Fred Noble.

Residents living off of Syrup Mill Road pause for a quick photo during a busy day of repairs. The impromptu road crew consisted of (left to right) Don Thomas, Rick Morris, Chris Pisarik, Jack Harshbarger, Patrick Hayes, Edward Wells, Austin Hayes and Dave McDowell. Not pictured are Michell Pisarik, Lee Goff, Amanda Thomas and Fred Noble.

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Neighbors team up to repair local road

Keith Murden
Friday, August 9, 2024
By Keith Murden The Nugget Lumpkin resident Katie Harsbarger recently contacted The Nugget about “an amazing group of neighbors” that have banded together to make much-needed repairs to a section of their shared road deemed ineligible for County maintenance.
Pictured from CASA are Georgia Volunteer of the Year Pam McCampbell (front), Board Member John Seymour and Executive Director Della Lago (second row), Board Chair Ben Wallace and Advocate Supervisor Katie Dunlap (third row), Board Member Karen Powell and Administrative Assistant Debbie Schofield (fourth row), Outreach Coordinator Fran Parks and Georgia Executive Director Jen King (fifth row) and Georgia Program Operations Director Deidre Hollands and Georgia Marketing Director Rachelle Mosley (top row).

Pictured from CASA are Georgia Volunteer of the Year Pam McCampbell (front), Board Member John Seymour and Executive Director Della Lago (second row), Board Chair Ben Wallace and Advocate Supervisor Katie Dunlap (third row), Board Member Karen Powell and Administrative Assistant Debbie Schofield (fourth row), Outreach Coordinator Fran Parks and Georgia Executive Director Jen King (fifth row) and Georgia Program Operations Director Deidre Hollands and Georgia Marketing Director Rachelle Mosley (top row).

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Local volunteer named top CASA in state

Keith Murden
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Volunteer Pam McCampbell has made a critical difference in the lives of 23 children from 11 families during her eight years of service as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in the Enotah region, which includes Lumpkin County.
Downtown Dahlonega could be the site of filming for a Netflix mini-series this fall.

Downtown Dahlonega could be the site of filming for a Netflix mini-series this fall.

New Netflix series could film in Dahlonega

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Is Dahlonega-based, binge-worthy viewing coming to a streaming service near you? Well, stranger things have happened in other Georgia towns. And last Monday Sam McDuffie informed the Dahlonega City Council that he’s currently in talks with Netflix officials about just such a development.
Doghobble Wine Farm owners Sam Zamarripa and his wife Robin proudly display plans for the 1972 farmhouse that will become their new indoor tasting room. The winery’s namesake mountain doghobble plant can be seen in the vase to their right.

Doghobble Wine Farm owners Sam Zamarripa and his wife Robin proudly display plans for the 1972 farmhouse that will become their new indoor tasting room. The winery’s namesake mountain doghobble plant can be seen in the vase to their right.

Winery to restore farmhouse for future tasting room

Keith Murden
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Sam Zamarripa and his wife Robin are the proprietors of Doghobble Wine Farm, a new 80-acre winery that just opened in the Dahlonega Plateau AVA (American Viticultural Area) in mid-June.
Outside the Community Helping Place free clinic (pictured, from left), Clinic Director Erin Cook, intern and UNG senior Peyton Bussell and Dental Coordinator Linda Sanchez are ready to help patients in need.

Outside the Community Helping Place free clinic (pictured, from left), Clinic Director Erin Cook, intern and UNG senior Peyton Bussell and Dental Coordinator Linda Sanchez are ready to help patients in need.

Free Clinic to benefit from Tomato Sandwich fundraiser

Keith Murden
Thursday, July 18, 2024
For anyone interested in eating a delicious meal and fellowshipping with family and friends, all while providing a very real benefit to neighbors in desperate need of medical care, the Community Helping Place’s 17th annual Tomato Sandwich Supper is the perfect event.
The County, City and GDOT are working on a solution that would bring flashing safety signs to both sides of The Summit entrance.

The County, City and GDOT are working on a solution that would bring flashing safety signs to both sides of The Summit entrance.

Safety signs for Summit encounter speed bump

Keith Murden
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
A plan by the Georgia Department of Transportation to install pole-mounted, flashing safety signs on Highway 19 North approaching Summit Drive from both directions ran into an unexpected road block at the County’s July work session.