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Local historian Chris Worick examines some mysterious stone letters found recently in Dahlonega’s Mount Hope Cemetery.

Local historian Chris Worick examines some mysterious stone letters found recently in Dahlonega’s Mount Hope Cemetery.

Hidden history uncovered at local cemetery

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
When a heavy chunk of marble with the letters “WI” chiseled on it caught the eye of cemetery committee chairman Chris Worick several years ago, he thought it might be an old plot marker laid to distinguish the area of land of a particular family.
ABOVE: Elected officials, hospital higher ups and construction crews all gathered together to celebrate the official start of the next chapter in healthcare in Lumpkin County on Wednesday at the groundbreaking for the future NGMC Lumpkin campus. Pictured from left: Philip Wilheit, Bonita Jacobs, Sonja McLendon, Senator Steve Gooch, Carol Burrell, Spence Price, Chris Dockery, RK Whitehead and Representative Will Wade.

ABOVE: Elected officials, hospital higher ups and construction crews all gathered together to celebrate the official start of the next chapter in healthcare in Lumpkin County on Wednesday at the groundbreaking for the future NGMC Lumpkin campus. Pictured from left: Philip Wilheit, Bonita Jacobs, Sonja McLendon, Senator Steve Gooch, Carol Burrell, Spence Price, Chris Dockery, RK Whitehead and Representative Will Wade.

New hospital celebrates groundbreaking at Lumpkin site

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
A day years in the making came one step closer as Lumpkin County saw the first ceremonial signs of progress beginning at the construction site alongside Georgia 400 where a new hospital will eventually sit.
This potential pool project will most likely make a splash at an upcoming Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meeting as officials work towards a long awaited plan that would bring an end to the community's swimming drought.

This potential pool project will most likely make a splash at an upcoming Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meeting as officials work towards a long awaited plan that would bring an end to the community's swimming drought.

New county pool plan emerges

Jake Cantrell
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
County Manager Alan Ours hears the comments at least once a week. Board of Commissioner Chairman Chris Dockery said he hears about it constantly. Those are the continuous community comments about the status of the county’s future pool plan, or its current lack of one.
County Board of Commissioners Chairman Chris Dockery shared concerns about matters of privacy when a request for two license plate reading cameras was made at a recent county work session.

County Board of Commissioners Chairman Chris Dockery shared concerns about matters of privacy when a request for two license plate reading cameras was made at a recent county work session.

County considers new surveillance camera purchase

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
A sheriff’s office request for two license plate reading Flock Safety Falcon Cameras was met with skepticism from Chairman Chris Dockery at a recent county work session. Not because of budgetary issues, but because of matters of privacy.
Petty Officer 1st Class Chandler Alexander feels the need, the need to lead in the TOPGUN training program. The Lumpkin County High School alum is pictured alongside his proud parents Steve and Casey Alexander.

Petty Officer 1st Class Chandler Alexander feels the need, the need to lead in the TOPGUN training program. The Lumpkin County High School alum is pictured alongside his proud parents Steve and Casey Alexander.

TOPGUN trainer looks to next challenges

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Local TOPGUN graduate Chandler Alexander is used to calling the shots. Literally. Because that’s just what the 1st Class Petty Officer does as one of only 20 weapons and tactics instructors in the elite Navy program. “I don’t fly.
While Northeast Georgia Medical Center meets the immediate needs of the county, groundbreaking will soon begin on a brand new facility.

While Northeast Georgia Medical Center meets the immediate needs of the county, groundbreaking will soon begin on a brand new facility.

New hospital groundbreaking approaches

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
New details have been revealed for the much-awaited hospital coming to Lumpkin County. For starters the groundbreaking is scheduled for later this month, according to Northeast Georgia Healthcare System representative Sonja McLendon.
Visitors at this year’s festival can enjoy a downtown full of carefully selected arts and crafts displays, the Wine & Beer Garden at the South end of Hancock Park, as well as jazz, blues, salsa and many other musical groups.

Visitors at this year’s festival can enjoy a downtown full of carefully selected arts and crafts displays, the Wine & Beer Garden at the South end of Hancock Park, as well as jazz, blues, salsa and many other musical groups.

Arts & Wine Festival returning May 21-22

News Staff
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Special to The Nugget ----------- The 7th Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival, May 21 and 22 is a great local event for lovers of art, wine, and jazz. Chestatee Artists, a 501c3 organization, will present this exciting event in historic downtown Dahlonega and adjacent Hancock Park.
It was a true team effort at Yahoola Creek Park last Wednesday as members of several local organizations added numerous plants to the area around the All-Abilities Playground.

It was a true team effort at Yahoola Creek Park last Wednesday as members of several local organizations added numerous plants to the area around the All-Abilities Playground.

New gardens the result of community effort

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
What looked like fun and games at Yahoola Creek Park last Wednesday was actually some serious landscaping business…mixed with plenty of fun and games.
State and local representatives, school officials and builders joined together to celebrate the long-awaited groundbreaking for what will be the new Lumpkin County Elementary School, which is set to open in Fall 2023.

State and local representatives, school officials and builders joined together to celebrate the long-awaited groundbreaking for what will be the new Lumpkin County Elementary School, which is set to open in Fall 2023.

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New school construction begins, pool is delayed

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The plans for a new elementary school that first took shape in 2020 are beginning to come to fruition as the Lumpkin County School System took a moment to celebrate the groundbreaking for Lumpkin County Elementary School last Monday.