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TACF state chapter president Jack Rogers and Dr. Karrie Ann Fadroski of the UNG Biology department are working to neutralize the dual threats of chestnut blight and root rot.

TACF state chapter president Jack Rogers and Dr. Karrie Ann Fadroski of the UNG Biology department are working to neutralize the dual threats of chestnut blight and root rot.

Chestnut tree rescue effort is taking root

Keith Murden
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The American Chestnut Foundation has teamed up with the University of North Georgia Biology department and the UNG Environmental Leadership Center as part of a nationwide effort to restore the American chestnut tree to a place of prominence in the forests of North Georgia.
The cell phone tower at the heart of the City’s lawsuit against the County sits next to Dahlonega's Fire Station No. 1.

The cell phone tower at the heart of the City’s lawsuit against the County sits next to Dahlonega's Fire Station No. 1.

County-City lawsuit continues over Fire Station property

Keith Murden
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
An inadvertent error on a 1992 land deed continues to haunt local officials and taxpayers, as the City of Dahlonega’s recent lawsuit against Lumpkin County over the ownership of the Fire Station #1 property located at 57A Pinetree Way shows no signs of a speedy resolution.
Clear signs of progress are visible on the site of the new Northeast Georgia Medical Center campus in Lumpkin County.

Clear signs of progress are visible on the site of the new Northeast Georgia Medical Center campus in Lumpkin County.

New hospital set for spring 2024 opening

Keith Murden
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The highly anticipated new Lumpkin home for Northeast Georgia Medical Center reached a major milestone on May 4, when builders, hospital administrators and physicians gathered at the location on the 400 corridor for a special “drying in” ceremony.
Third grader Beau Guy has managed to memorize all the state capitals, while working on his jump shot at the same time, thanks to a super-sized map of the U.S.A. in his driveway.

Third grader Beau Guy has managed to memorize all the state capitals, while working on his jump shot at the same time, thanks to a super-sized map of the U.S.A. in his driveway.

Family shares story in hopes of helping others

Matt Aiken
Thursday, May 4, 2023
How good is the view from the Guy residence? “You can see all fifty states from here,” says Jim Guy with a grin. He admits that’s a dad joke. But that doesn’t mean it’s not true.
The April 15 ground-breaking ceremony at Northern Star’s new Independent Living campus in Dahlonega included (from left) Mary Enriquez, Kimberly DeBlock Mihok, Vickie Jarrett, Codah Guerra, Amy Jeffery, Executive Director Mandy Williams, Deidre Tinsley, and Board Chair Michelle Stevens.

The April 15 ground-breaking ceremony at Northern Star’s new Independent Living campus in Dahlonega included (from left) Mary Enriquez, Kimberly DeBlock Mihok, Vickie Jarrett, Codah Guerra, Amy Jeffery, Executive Director Mandy Williams, Deidre Tinsley, and Board Chair Michelle Stevens.

Youth shelter campus now on the way

Keith Murden
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Northern Star, a local non-profit organization serving 13 counties in Georgia since 2016, is expanding its operations to include a new campus off of Dawsonville Highway in Dahlonega.
Healing Herds Sanctuary founders Aimee and Jim Guidetti began their mission to provide a home for abused and neglected donkeys in late 2021.

Healing Herds Sanctuary founders Aimee and Jim Guidetti began their mission to provide a home for abused and neglected donkeys in late 2021.

Donkeys find new herd with non-profit

Keith Murden
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills just outside of Dahlonega is a very special place where abused and neglected donkeys can find a loving ‘forever home’: Healing Herds Sanctuary. The 10-acre facility on Old Federal Road, located just off of Hwy.
Last week a sign was spotted by local drivers at the intersection of Highway 60 and GA400 signaling the eventual location of a long-awaited grocery store in Lumpkin County.

Last week a sign was spotted by local drivers at the intersection of Highway 60 and GA400 signaling the eventual location of a long-awaited grocery store in Lumpkin County.

Grocery store sign causes stir in county

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
By Keith Murden & Matt Aiken / The Nugget    ----------     While on the site of the much anticipated aquatic center groundbreaking, State Senator Steve Gooch took a moment to address another, perhaps even more anticipated project on Friday.
Representatives from the City and the Downtown Development Authority gathered on Monday for the ribbon-cutting at the newly-renovated Head House. On hand to unveil the DDA’s new headquarters to the public were (from left) City Manager Allison Martin, Councilman Lance Bagley, Mayor JoAnne Taylor, DDA Chair Amy Thrailkill, DDA Director Ariel Alexander, Main Street Manager Skyler Alexander, and Councilman Ron Larson.

Representatives from the City and the Downtown Development Authority gathered on Monday for the ribbon-cutting at the newly-renovated Head House. On hand to unveil the DDA’s new headquarters to the public were (from left) City Manager Allison Martin, Councilman Lance Bagley, Mayor JoAnne Taylor, DDA Chair Amy Thrailkill, DDA Director Ariel Alexander, Main Street Manager Skyler Alexander, and Councilman Ron Larson.

Historic home new hub of downtown development

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday afternoon marked the grand opening of the relocated and renovated Head House near the downtown square. The historic home was constructed by Dr. Homer Head in 1909 with wood salvaged from the original Dahlonega Baptist Church, which was built back in 1841.
Lumpkin County Elementary School Media Specialist Jessica Conner is ready to help Dahlonega’s young students discover exciting new books to read.

Lumpkin County Elementary School Media Specialist Jessica Conner is ready to help Dahlonega’s young students discover exciting new books to read.

LCHS librarian shares love of reading

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The students at Lumpkin County Elementary School had one very urgent question for teacher-turned-librarian Jessica Conner when she announced last year that she would be moving out of her classroom to take over as the school’s new Media Specialist: “Are you bringing the hamsters?
CHP staff members, from left, Debi Holloway, Lee Tidwell, Erin Cook, Barbara Day Miller, Melissa Line, Chandler Girton and Paula Payne (in the cart) are ready for a fun fundraiser. (Photo by Matt Aiken)

CHP staff members, from left, Debi Holloway, Lee Tidwell, Erin Cook, Barbara Day Miller, Melissa Line, Chandler Girton and Paula Payne (in the cart) are ready for a fun fundraiser. (Photo by Matt Aiken)

CHP is gearing up for Grocery Grand Prix event

Hunter Mauldin
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
This spring NASCAR might have some hefty competition when Community Helping Place hosts their own racing event. Of course, that’s if there’s someone in Dahlonega that can push a shopping cart from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.