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Skyler Alexander (left) and Ariel Alexander from City Hall and Jeremy Tanner from the City Works Department attach the wreath on the Christmas tree on the square.

Skyler Alexander (left) and Ariel Alexander from City Hall and Jeremy Tanner from the City Works Department attach the wreath on the Christmas tree on the square.

Holiday transformation for Dahlonega’s square

JOHN BYNUM
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around downtown Dahlonega, as workers and volunteers have been busy decorating the square and putting up the Christmas tree in front of the Welcome Center.
Community Helping Place Director Melissa Line stands alongside council member Ron Larson as the much anticipated CHP fundraising Christmas ornament was officially unveiled at last week's Dahlonega City Council meeting.

Community Helping Place Director Melissa Line stands alongside council member Ron Larson as the much anticipated CHP fundraising Christmas ornament was officially unveiled at last week's Dahlonega City Council meeting.

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New ornament unveiled for CHP fundraising

SHARON HALL
Thursday, November 17, 2022
It’s mid-November and many people have their Christmas shopping well underway. But if you’re planning to purchase one of the official Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Christmas Ornaments, you probably need to hurry.
Best of Lumpkin

Best of Lumpkin

2022 Best of Lumpkin County reader’s choice poll

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The votes are in!  This week we announce the honorees in the 2022 Best Of Lumpkin County reader’s choice poll.  Check out the huge triple section full of winners in this week's print edition, or our E-edition.
On Friday morning, a determined early voter strides between polling places on Short Street. (Photo by Keith Murden)

On Friday morning, a determined early voter strides between polling places on Short Street. (Photo by Keith Murden)

TSPLOST tax vote seeing low turnout in Lumpkin

Keith Murden
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
In a Special Election, Lumpkin County voters will make their voices heard on the continued collection of a 1 percent local transportation tax, known as TSPLOST. But as Election Day quickly approaches, a number of residents have reached out to The Nugget expressing their confusion.
Visitors had two days of beautiful weather to enjoy the 68th Annual Gold Rush Days Festival in Dahlonega last weekend.

Visitors had two days of beautiful weather to enjoy the 68th Annual Gold Rush Days Festival in Dahlonega last weekend.

Gold Rush Days festival brings crowds and fun

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
By Cannon Crompton & Matt Aiken / The Nugget  ---------------  The Rush returned to downtown Dahlonega last weekend. And it lived up to its name. “It was a fabulous event,” said Dahlonega City Council Member Ross Shirley on Monday.
Lumpkin County High School teacher Jeff Bearinger receives a large $50,000 check from Principal Billy Kirk and Harbor Freight Regional Manager Lauren Gomez.

Lumpkin County High School teacher Jeff Bearinger receives a large $50,000 check from Principal Billy Kirk and Harbor Freight Regional Manager Lauren Gomez.

Bearinger awarded grant for ‘Teaching Excellence’

News Staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
By Hunter Mauldin / The Nugget  ---------------  Last Tuesday, instead of being in the shop classroom, Jeff Bearinger was sent to a local hardware store for supplies.
Part of the 2022 Gold Rush Royal Family are Grand Marshal Brigette Barker, her husband, Derek, 13-year-old Devin, and Tavish, age 5.

Part of the 2022 Gold Rush Royal Family are Grand Marshal Brigette Barker, her husband, Derek, 13-year-old Devin, and Tavish, age 5.

Barker leads the way as Gold Rush Grand Marshal

SHARON HALL
Friday, October 7, 2022
By Sharon Hall The Nugget Brigette Barker, executive director of the Lumpkin County Family Connection, will be riding in the car leading the way as the Grand Marshal of the 2022 Gold Rush Days Parade Saturday, Oct. 15. It will be the second time Barker has been so honored.
The Bells and Whistles are comprised of local talents and Georgia Pick & Bow grads, from left, Will McKinney, Jack McKinney, Lucy Bell and Blakely Bell.

The Bells and Whistles are comprised of local talents and Georgia Pick & Bow grads, from left, Will McKinney, Jack McKinney, Lucy Bell and Blakely Bell.

Local band—Bells and Whistles ring loud and clear

Ehron Ostendorf
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Local Dahlonega band Bells and Whistles evokes Contemporary Folk melodies with Appalachian roots.