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Local artists showed up in force at City Hall last Monday as they touted the virtues of Art in the Park. Pictured, Meagan Ellis Garris displays a sign detailing the benefits of the event while her husband Bryan Garris addresses the council.

Local artists showed up in force at City Hall last Monday as they touted the virtues of Art in the Park. Pictured, Meagan Ellis Garris displays a sign detailing the benefits of the event while her husband Bryan Garris addresses the council.

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New city park plan sparks debate at City Hall

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Art in the Park came to City Hall last Monday as the meeting room filled with multiple local artists looking to weigh in on Dahonega’s future park plans. And the prevailing message seemed to be, don’t mess with a good thing.
Holly Theatre Chairman Emerita Ivana Pelnar-Zaiko explained the rules of the audience-judged 1940s costume contest prior to the start of the movie.

Holly Theatre Chairman Emerita Ivana Pelnar-Zaiko explained the rules of the audience-judged 1940s costume contest prior to the start of the movie.

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Holly Theatre celebrates 75th anniversary

Keith Murden
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Sunday night in downtown Dahlonega presented a rare treat for local history buffs and film fans alike, as the historic Holly Theatre hosted a special movie screening to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its grand opening.
The Fourth of July will be celebrated with a downtown parade, the annual car show, fireworks and more in Dahlonega this Tuesday.

The Fourth of July will be celebrated with a downtown parade, the annual car show, fireworks and more in Dahlonega this Tuesday.

Dahlonega to celebrate July 4th with full day of activities

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
It’s one of the most fun-filled days of the year in Dahlonega. On Tuesday locals and visitors from around the Northeast Georgia area will come to town to celebrate The Fourth of July. An entire day of family-friendly activities is planned from sun-up to sun-down.
Veterans Kayak Fishing U.S.A. was one of the beneficiaries of the annual Jeeps in the Vines festival.

Veterans Kayak Fishing U.S.A. was one of the beneficiaries of the annual Jeeps in the Vines festival.

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Kaya Jeeps event benefits veterans organization

News Staff
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Kaya Vineyard & Winery in Dahlonega hosted the 7th Annual Jeeps in the Vines festival last weekend, with part of the proceeds benefitting Veterans Kayak Fishing U.S.A., a nonprofit organization serving military veterans, law enforcement, first responders, their families, and chosen support systems.
Representatives of the City, County, the Development Authority and Yahoola Creek Outdoors gathered alongside members of the public on Saturday, June 3 for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Yahoola Creek/Lake Zwerner property.

Representatives of the City, County, the Development Authority and Yahoola Creek Outdoors gathered alongside members of the public on Saturday, June 3 for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Yahoola Creek/Lake Zwerner property.

Reservoir trail revamp now officially underway

Keith Murden
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
In commemoration of National Trails Day 2023, City and County officials gathered alongside members of Yahoola Outdoors to announce $122,835 of improvements for the Yahoola Creek Reservoir/Lake Zwerner property. Construction is set to begin as early as next month.
Operational hours will remain the same at the Tax Office at the Lumpkin County Administration Building.

Operational hours will remain the same at the Tax Office at the Lumpkin County Administration Building.

Lumpkin Tax Commissioner arrested

Matt Aiken
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Lumpkin County Tax Commissioner Michael David Young was arrested on drug-related charges Tuesday morning following a GBI investigation, according to officials.
The LCHS Class of 2023 celebrates at graduation.

The LCHS Class of 2023 celebrates at graduation.

SPECIAL SECTION: Class of 2023 special now available

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
They did it! More than 200 new Lumpkin County High School graduates walked across the stage to receive their diplomas recently. And to honor their achievements, we are celebrating all the new grads in this week’s special double section. Pick up your copy of this week’s print edition of The Nugget!
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.