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Council members are currently considering a shift from one-way to two-way traffic on the downtown Dahlonega road of Enota Street.

Council members are currently considering a shift from one-way to two-way traffic on the downtown Dahlonega road of Enota Street.

Downtown road could allow for two-way traffic

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
City council members are pondering going in a different direction on the frequently traveled one-way road of Enota Street in downtown Dahlonega. “It was made into a one-way street and was formally a two-way street,” said Mayor JoAnne Taylor at last month’s meeting.
The Blackburn Elementary cafeteria team includes (from left) Jenna Callahan, Dana Brooks, Amy Satterfield, Andi Foster, Tammy Chambers and Tammy McCreary.

The Blackburn Elementary cafeteria team includes (from left) Jenna Callahan, Dana Brooks, Amy Satterfield, Andi Foster, Tammy Chambers and Tammy McCreary.

Foster serving up smiles at Blackburn

Keith Murden
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Cafeteria Manager Andi Foster has demonstrated superior organizational skills and a keen eye for detail over an 11-year period working at Blackburn Elementary School.
Jeremiah’s Place members and volunteers gathered for a volunteer day event.

Jeremiah’s Place members and volunteers gathered for a volunteer day event.

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Jeremiah’s Place fights against homelessness and hopelessness

Hunter Mauldin
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
When America’s economy becomes unstable, sometimes towns like Dahlonega are among the communities that suffer the most. State and Federal assistance provides relief for some, but the scope of qualifiers for such assistance appear to be too narrow for many local residents who struggle with poverty.
The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball squad is currently in first place in Region 7-AAA, ahead of White County and Wesleyan.

The Lumpkin County varsity girls basketball squad is currently in first place in Region 7-AAA, ahead of White County and Wesleyan.

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Girls basketball earns region wins over West Hall and Gilmer

Eligha Roper
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Lumpkin County varsity basketball squads had a busy week as the Indians played on the road against Region 7-AAA foes West Hall and Gilmer.  The girls team got things started against West Hall and came away with a dominant win over the Spartans.
The City received a land-use application recently for a new 325-unit housing complex that is in the works for downtown Dahlonega.

The City received a land-use application recently for a new 325-unit housing complex that is in the works for downtown Dahlonega.

$50 million housing complex proposed for Dahlonega

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
A major housing development, with an estimated build-out value of $50 million, may soon be joining the list of significant projects under construction at the end of Pine Tree Way.
Security cameras captured the scene as Afzal Kutty battled a blaze that occurred last week at the local “Disco” Marathon gas station after a driver lost control and collided with the gas pump.

Security cameras captured the scene as Afzal Kutty battled a blaze that occurred last week at the local “Disco” Marathon gas station after a driver lost control and collided with the gas pump.

Out-of-control Wrangler ignites fire at convenience store

Matt Aiken
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Spilt coffee and an out-of-control Jeep Wrangler resulted in a gasoline-fueled fire at Marathon last Sunday that produced plenty of flames but thankfully no injuries, according to official reports. It was just after 6:40 p.m.
The Skogman family of hikers includes, from left, Grayson, Joni, Darrell, Baxter, and Jasper.

The Skogman family of hikers includes, from left, Grayson, Joni, Darrell, Baxter, and Jasper.

Family tackles 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail trek

Keith Murden
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Skogman family of Dahlonega recently completed a major milestone in their outdoor adventures, using determination and teamwork to complete a “flip-flop” thru-hike of the infamous Appalachian Trail.
The Lumpkin County campus of Mountain Education Charter High School is located on Mountain View Drive, near LCES.

The Lumpkin County campus of Mountain Education Charter High School is located on Mountain View Drive, near LCES.

Mountain Ed charter school future uncertain

Keith Murden
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The clock is ticking down as state lawmakers, local school boards, and the Mountain Education Charter High School scramble to address the implications of a bill signed into law by Governor Kemp on May 4, 2021.
The County and City governments are involved in a legal battle over the negotiation of the Local Option Sales Tax percentage split.

The County and City governments are involved in a legal battle over the negotiation of the Local Option Sales Tax percentage split.

Legal bills adding up in lawsuit

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
By Matt Aiken & Keith Murden / The Nugget    ------------  The legal bills are beginning to stack up for the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners and the City of Dahlonega as the contentious court battle between the governing bodies continues into the new year.
Freezing conditions failed to deter a crowd of holiday shoppers on the busy historic square in Dahlonega.

Freezing conditions failed to deter a crowd of holiday shoppers on the busy historic square in Dahlonega.

Tourist spending tops $88M in community

Keith Murden
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Tourism business is booming in Dahlonega. And Sam McDuffie brought the credit card receipts to prove it at two local meetings this month.