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Lumpkin County High School graduation (photo by John Bynum)

Lumpkin County High School graduation (photo by John Bynum)

Congratulations to the LCHS Class of 2021

News Staff
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The members of the Lumpkin County High School Class of 2021 have a bright future ahead of them. This week we celebrate their hard work and accomplishments. Check out this week's print edition or the E-edition to see all the graduates.
The untimely passing of Dr. David Miller has left an empty seat on the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners. Last week commissioners decided on a special election date of November 2.

The untimely passing of Dr. David Miller has left an empty seat on the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners. Last week commissioners decided on a special election date of November 2.

Special election to be held Nov. 2 for Commission seat

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners voted to call a special election for Nov. 2 in order to fill the vacancy left in the board representing District 1 as a result of the passing of Commissioner Dr. David Miller  during its Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, May 12.
Last week City of Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, State and DOT officials gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new roundabout planned for the intersection of Highway 19 business and Oak Grove Road.

Last week City of Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, State and DOT officials gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new roundabout planned for the intersection of Highway 19 business and Oak Grove Road.

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Roundabout roadwork to begin at Hwy 19 and Oak Grove

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
In less than a week construction crews will begin a project that should bring a higher level of safety to one of the busiest local intersections.
Trees were tossed about on Pecks Road during an F0 tornado last week.

Trees were tossed about on Pecks Road during an F0 tornado last week.

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Tornado takes Lumpkin county by surprise

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
There were no official warnings. And the Weather Channel seemed unaware. But local weather guru Jason Hutcheson still had strong suspicions that a small twister had spun its way through the southeast corner of Lumpkin County during a series of severe storms last Tuesday. “Dahlonega Tornado?
A line of people were ready to argue against the proposed variance that would allow for an Impound Lot in the Seabolt Stancil Road community. Those opposed to the variance cited concerns ranging from safety issues to property value declines as reasons to deny the variance request.

A line of people were ready to argue against the proposed variance that would allow for an Impound Lot in the Seabolt Stancil Road community. Those opposed to the variance cited concerns ranging from safety issues to property value declines as reasons to deny the variance request.

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Impound lot allowed by Planning Commission despite protests

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
By Jake Cantrell The Nugget In the midst of a tense disagreement among neighbors living near Seabolt Stancil Road, the Lumpkin County Planning Commission Board voted Monday to approve a variance allowing for an impound lot on the road, under the condition that fencing would be put up to hide the...
A.J. Moss (right) and his fishing partner Carder Dockery hit Lake Lanier for some added practice leading up to the Inaugural GHSA Bass Fishing State Championship this Saturday. The two will represent LCHS and the Lumpkin County Schools Fishing Club in hopes of bringing home the first ever state title.

A.J. Moss (right) and his fishing partner Carder Dockery hit Lake Lanier for some added practice leading up to the Inaugural GHSA Bass Fishing State Championship this Saturday. The two will represent LCHS and the Lumpkin County Schools Fishing Club in hopes of bringing home the first ever state title.

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Bass fishing team to compete in State Championship

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Whether or not Lumpkin’s 10th grade tandem of Carder Dockery and A.J. Moss win the inaugural GHSA State Bass Fishing Championship, to be held Saturday on Lake Lanier, one thing is for sure. “We always eat hot wings after our high school tournaments,” Moss said.
Pictured (from left) are: Board Chair Ivana Pelnar-Zaiko, Tim Quigley, Chair Emeritus Hal Williams, Treasurer Bill Poole and Chris Andrus.

Pictured (from left) are: Board Chair Ivana Pelnar-Zaiko, Tim Quigley, Chair Emeritus Hal Williams, Treasurer Bill Poole and Chris Andrus.

Holly Theatre celebrates shredding the debt

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
The Holly Theater celebrated a milestone a decade in the making last week at the Shred the Debt celebration in Hancock Park.
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. “...