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Lumpkin County's Director of Planning Bruce Georgia (left) takes a note from Commissioner Bobby Mayfield during the second Noise Study Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 13. With the mission of coming up with a solution to Lumpkin's noise complaints, the committee brainstormed the idea thoroughly, using the notes to mark each committee member's ideas for the ordinance.

Lumpkin County's Director of Planning Bruce Georgia (left) takes a note from Commissioner Bobby Mayfield during the second Noise Study Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 13. With the mission of coming up with a solution to Lumpkin's noise complaints, the committee brainstormed the idea thoroughly, using the notes to mark each committee member's ideas for the ordinance.

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Committee hears debate about sound ordinance

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
After the third meeting of the Noise Study committee on Monday, April 19, the group seemed to make significant progress toward a sound ordinance that satisfies both the functional demands of venue owners and quality of life demands of local residents.
Alex Rollins, founder of A-Roll Media, took a journey across the United States, setting out to capture the true beauty of America via drone, starting right here in Dahlonega.

Alex Rollins, founder of A-Roll Media, took a journey across the United States, setting out to capture the true beauty of America via drone, starting right here in Dahlonega.

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Drone pilot captures America's beauty on cross-country journey

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
A drone, a newly renovated RV and a dream. That’s how it started. The result? A cross-country journey that took Alex Rollins and friends through 18 states over a 21-day stretch. And perhaps the main prize: over 30 hours of drone footage showcasing America and her beauty.
Tommy Rainey and JoAnne Taylor spoke on opposing sides of Rainey's proposed flea market during a March Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners public hearing regarding the flea market's SLUA. The board voted 3-1, siding with Taylor and disapproving Rainey's SLUA request.

Tommy Rainey and JoAnne Taylor spoke on opposing sides of Rainey's proposed flea market during a March Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners public hearing regarding the flea market's SLUA. The board voted 3-1, siding with Taylor and disapproving Rainey's SLUA request.

Flea market proposal off the map

Jake Cantrell
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Tommy Rainey’s dream retirement is to start and own a flea market. “I’ve been on the Fire Department and Rescue and EMT for 35 years and this is my retirement money,” Rainey told the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners. “...
Heavy machinery and crews have begun the work to make Lumpkin's new aquatic center, estimated to cost upwards of $6 million. County officials estimate the interior pools of the aquatic center could open as early as April 2022, with the exterior area welcoming its first guests later that summer.

Heavy machinery and crews have begun the work to make Lumpkin's new aquatic center, estimated to cost upwards of $6 million. County officials estimate the interior pools of the aquatic center could open as early as April 2022, with the exterior area welcoming its first guests later that summer.

Pool plan makes Olympic-size splash

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
People in the swimming community call it “new water.” Lumpkin County Manager Stan Kelley calls it a huge opportunity.
Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard speaks to the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meeting on March 16 about a proposed sound ordinance.

Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard speaks to the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meeting on March 16 about a proposed sound ordinance.

Noise law proposal stirs up debate

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Local pastor Lyman Caldwell asked his congregation to help him pray for a solution to his unrest regarding some noisy neighbors at the conclusion of a recent sermon.
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COVID cases slow as vaccine availability picks up speed

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
A rare notice went out from District 2 health departments Monday afternoon alerting residents that vaccine appointments were ready and waiting for those eligible. “Recent shipments have given us enough vaccine to open up more appointments for residents,” said Alan Satterfield, Director of Nursing.
Dr. Lesley Simanton-Coogan, director of UNG's George E. Coleman Sr. Planetarium, will present a pre-recorded show called "Wonder Women of Astrophysics" for the Dahlonega Science Festival. It will be shown on the planetarium's YouTube page. The festival will be March 5-6.

Dr. Lesley Simanton-Coogan, director of UNG's George E. Coleman Sr. Planetarium, will present a pre-recorded show called "Wonder Women of Astrophysics" for the Dahlonega Science Festival. It will be shown on the planetarium's YouTube page. The festival will be March 5-6.

Dahlonega Science Festival flips to virtually interactive event March 5-6

News Staff
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
By J.K. Devine / UNG Reports Interactive is the key phrase for this year's Dahlonega Science Festival on March 5-6, as organizers transition to a virtual platform because of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Our goal is to bring science education opportunities to the community," said Dr.
The Garnto’s new home is ready to roll out at any moment as Matt and JoAnna and their children recently made the move into a converted Gillig bus.

The Garnto’s new home is ready to roll out at any moment as Matt and JoAnna and their children recently made the move into a converted Gillig bus.

Family turns big bus into tiny home

Matt Aiken
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Alistair Garnto had one major concern when he found out his family was making a big move into a tiny home bus. “He regretted not having a place to wrestle,” said his mother JoAnna. Not to worry, seven year old Alistair and his five year old brother Laine quickly found a workable solution.