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Justin Morales Soriano goes in for a hug with Nigel the Nighthawk, UNG's mascot, while friends (from left) Cooper McKee, Nathan Hester, Maddox Davis and Ethan Richards watch and laugh along.

Justin Morales Soriano goes in for a hug with Nigel the Nighthawk, UNG's mascot, while friends (from left) Cooper McKee, Nathan Hester, Maddox Davis and Ethan Richards watch and laugh along.

Fifth graders shoot for field trip fun at UNG basketball game

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
For one day, the fifth graders at all three of Lumpkin County’s elementary schools had their curriculum slightly modified from the classic “Three R’s” to something a little more sweat-inducing. Running, rebounding and rally cries.
The City Council voted to adopt the name “police department” to provide clarity regarding the duties of the office, said Mayor Sam Norton.

The City Council voted to adopt the name “police department” to provide clarity regarding the duties of the office, said Mayor Sam Norton.

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Marshal’s office will become Dahlonega police department

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The Dahlonega Marshal’s Office is officially rebranding as the Dahlonega Police Department. The city council voted to approve the name change at a recent called meeting, just weeks after the new Chief Marshal, George Albert, officially took up duties.
Lumpkin County Administration Building

Lumpkin County Administration Building

Gun range targets county with lawsuit

Jake Cantrell
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Lumpkin County is in the crosshairs of a lawsuit filed by the owners of The Complete Combatant after their self defense business was ordered to cease all training that involved shooting at the Porter Springs gun range.
UNG students Cagney Collins and Boston Sundstrom paint the hallway of the new observatory. The observatory is open to the public every clear Friday and Saturday night.

UNG students Cagney Collins and Boston Sundstrom paint the hallway of the new observatory. The observatory is open to the public every clear Friday and Saturday night.

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UNG observatory mural blends realism and abstract

Jennifer Ramsay
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
The new University of North Georgia Astronomical Observatory is getting a paint job, provided by its own students.
Caleb Sorrell's officially stepped down as the head coach of the LCHS football team on Monday.

Caleb Sorrell's officially stepped down as the head coach of the LCHS football team on Monday.

Sorrells steps down as LCHS head football coach

Jake Cantrell
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
In a called meeting of the Lumpkin County Board of Education Monday, among other business, the board voted to accept the resignation of Lumpkin County High School head coach Caleb Sorrells. Sorrells came to coach the Indians in 2019 after serving as an assistant at Stephens County High School.
A new building and location for Lumpkin County Elementary School is in the plans. The new school will be built on the site of the former Pinetree Plant near downtown Dahlonega.

A new building and location for Lumpkin County Elementary School is in the plans. The new school will be built on the site of the former Pinetree Plant near downtown Dahlonega.

New elementary school plan approved for $21.6 million

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
To the passerby of Lumpkin County, the lot at 216 Pinetree Way may just look like a bunch of dirt. But for Greg Trammell, it signifies the future. “It just takes your breath when you see what we’re doing for the future of kids in Lumpkin County,” Trammell said.
Authorities are on the lookout for missing UNG student Lucas Baxter

Authorities are on the lookout for missing UNG student Lucas Baxter

Search for missing student continues

Matt Aiken
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Friends, family members and law enforcement officials are still on the lookout for a local student and avid hiker who may be lost in the woods of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Lucas Baxter, 18, was last seen leaving campus at University of North Georgia on Friday.
For the third straight year, Lumpkin County has been over the 95 percent mark in graduation rate.

For the third straight year, Lumpkin County has been over the 95 percent mark in graduation rate.

Graduation rate among highest in the state

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
When it comes to graduation rates, Lumpkin County High School has once again reached new highs, scoring the highest rate in school system history for the third straight year while also placing third in the state for highest graduation rate.
Father John Hamilton and his congregation are ready to open the doors at the “Love in Action” service fair.

Father John Hamilton and his congregation are ready to open the doors at the “Love in Action” service fair.

Congregation helps put 'Love in Action'

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
This weekend Lumpkin Countians looking for ways to give back to their community can discover how to do just that while also enjoying a free chili lunch, musical performances and a firetruck tour and puppet show for the children.