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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.
Commissioner Jeff Moran and challenger Wade Niles will face off for the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners District 4 seat.

Commissioner Jeff Moran and challenger Wade Niles will face off for the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners District 4 seat.

County candidates vie for commission seat

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
By Jake Cantrell  & Matt Aiken / The Nugget -------- What are the most pressing issues facing the county?  How should we deal with growth in the area?  And just how concerned should we be about the long anticipated aquatic center?
When this year’s edition of the Bear on the Square Festival comes to town, it will be in remembrance of these men who contributed in a big way over the years.

When this year’s edition of the Bear on the Square Festival comes to town, it will be in remembrance of these men who contributed in a big way over the years.

Bear on the Square Festival to honor memory of key contributors

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
When the Bear on the Square returns from a two-year hiatus April 23-24, it will be dedicated to four people very special to the festival.
The Wagon Wheel closes its doors after more than 40 years

The Wagon Wheel closes its doors after more than 40 years

Wagon Wheel closes doors after more than 40 years

Jake Cantrell
Friday, April 8, 2022
As Dahlonega local Buzz Comstock stirred through what was left of his black-eyed peas last Thursday afternoon, he did so with a somber tone. Because for him, and many around town, a chapter of Dahlonega history was about to close forever, as were the doors of the Wagon Wheel Restaurant.