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.

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.

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

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.

The Wagon Wheel closes its doors after more than 40 years

Art in the Park is back at Hancock Park as local artists bring their works to the downtown greenspace.

Deputies and drug agents confiscated numerous firearms, a reported three pounds of marijuana, and a stash of cash from a Pecks Road residence last week.

Former coroner and magistrate judge Jim Sheppard was arrested by GBI agents Friday afternoon.

Leather crafter Jim Foley said he had to truly earn the title of Shoe Guy: “My grandfather said we can’t call you a Shoe Guy until you get paid and you ain’t ready to get paid yet.”

Students showed off their hard work recently at a demonstration for parents and teachers at the middle school.