Museum Director Darrell E. Woodall has been taking a closer look at the old Lumpkin County Jail lately. And he's hoping local residents will as well, as the more-than-century-old building will open up for tours this July 4.

Alan McDonald speaks to the Lumpkin County Historical Society about his relative Jesse McDonald’s historic house located in what is now Yahoola Creek Park.

Volunteers organize cans of food and prepare to load them into waiting vehicles at the Unseen Hand Ministry mobile pantry at the parking lot of Blackburn Elementary School in Dahlonega.

Local business owner Todd Garrick shares his thoughts on the proposed sign ordinance during last week's Public Hearing at City Hall.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.