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COVID has complicated plans for a new medical complex on Hwy. 400, but plans are still in the works.

COVID has complicated plans for a new medical complex on Hwy. 400, but plans are still in the works.

COVID delays new hospital plan

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Shovels have yet to be put in the ground for the long-awaited Northeast Georgia Medical Center complex on Highway 400. But the plans to build the new facility have not been abandoned.
Vaccine demand vexes health officials

Vaccine demand vexes health officials

Vaccine demand vexes health officials

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Frustration ruled the day Monday for seniors 65 and older trying to make appointments for a COVID vaccine shot—and health department employees as well. It began last week at the local Health Department. “We have never seen the phone ring like this.
Lumpkin County Schools Central Office

Lumpkin County Schools Central Office

Schools shift back to virtual learning

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Lumpkin County Schools announced that the system will start the second half of the school year virtually, with no students returning to in-person school for the first two weeks of the semester.
Haley Dibble played on the first Lumpkin County volleyball team in school history in 2009 at the middle school. Now as the head coach of the LCHS team, Dibble led her team to the best record and first region championship in program history.

Haley Dibble played on the first Lumpkin County volleyball team in school history in 2009 at the middle school. Now as the head coach of the LCHS team, Dibble led her team to the best record and first region championship in program history.

Dibble taking Lumpkin volleyball team to new heights

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
As an eighth grade member of the first volleyball team in Lumpkin County, Haley Dibble started from the bottom.
Instructors Brad Bowelle (left) and Wayne Marshall of Brad's United martial arts studio, have taught numerous students skills and techniques that transcend simply fighting another human. When facing hardship due to COVID-19, Bowelle was tasked with practicing the same resolve he preaches against the "unknown opponent" just to keep the doors of his studio open and in business.

Instructors Brad Bowelle (left) and Wayne Marshall of Brad's United martial arts studio, have taught numerous students skills and techniques that transcend simply fighting another human. When facing hardship due to COVID-19, Bowelle was tasked with practicing the same resolve he preaches against the "unknown opponent" just to keep the doors of his studio open and in business.

Karate studio fights back against COVID

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
When Brad Bowelle’s karate students approach their opponent, there’s a level of mystery and uncertainty. It’s why they train for the unknown, to be ready for anything.
Rainbow Children’s Home has been welcoming and caring for children in need for over 20 years, with Executive Director Melinda Frausto at the helm.

Rainbow Children’s Home has been welcoming and caring for children in need for over 20 years, with Executive Director Melinda Frausto at the helm.

Rainbow Children's Home celebrates 20 years of service

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
In the 20 years Rainbow Children’s Home has existed, its mission has not changed. That mission is to provide a safe haven, a place where children who have been removed from their home due to neglect, and often abuse, and those who find themselves in state care can heal, grow and be safe.
Lumpkin County Manager Stan Kelley was presented with a framed resolution, resolving to name what was once the old library building the Kelley Building, which will be home to the Development Services staff once completed. Kelley was honored in front of friends and family as well as former commissioners and other elected officials of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County, during the Nov. 17 Board of Commissioners meeting.

Lumpkin County Manager Stan Kelley was presented with a framed resolution, resolving to name what was once the old library building the Kelley Building, which will be home to the Development Services staff once completed. Kelley was honored in front of friends and family as well as former commissioners and other elected officials of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County, during the Nov. 17 Board of Commissioners meeting.

County manager surprised by building dedication

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Stan Kelley knows about every item on the agenda each time there’s a Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meeting. As county manager, it’s his job, and a job he does well.
Rhett Stringer’s hard work at Stringer Family Farms has not gone unnoticed as he was recently awarded as the Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District Farm Family of the Year for Lumpkin County.

Rhett Stringer’s hard work at Stringer Family Farms has not gone unnoticed as he was recently awarded as the Upper Chattahoochee River Soil and Water Conservation District Farm Family of the Year for Lumpkin County.

Stringers named Farm Family of the Year

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
There are no vacation days on the farm. And that’s something Rhett Stringer can attest to. “Rain, shine, cold, hot. It doesn’t matter,” he said while standing on the outskirts of the Stringer Family Farm off Pony Lake Road last week. “It’s hard work.
LCHS students (front row, left) junior Gavin Badgley, and senior Haley Hay. (Back row, from left) sophomore Hunter Keller, junior Sara Beth Simpson, and senior Ean Wallace work on transplanting seedlings. (Not pictured: greenhouse manager Michelle Connor.)

LCHS students (front row, left) junior Gavin Badgley, and senior Haley Hay. (Back row, from left) sophomore Hunter Keller, junior Sara Beth Simpson, and senior Ean Wallace work on transplanting seedlings. (Not pictured: greenhouse manager Michelle Connor.)

Class partners with City to beautify downtown

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Lumpkin County High School agriculture students are working hard on a project that will help beautify the downtown area and help them learn by using hands-on experience.
Betsy Wilcauskas (from left), Dr. Mary Gowan, Dr. Mac McConnell, Lynn and Mike Cottrell break ground at the future site of the Cottrell Center for Business, Technology and Innovation.

Betsy Wilcauskas (from left), Dr. Mary Gowan, Dr. Mac McConnell, Lynn and Mike Cottrell break ground at the future site of the Cottrell Center for Business, Technology and Innovation.

UNG breaks ground on new business building

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
By Jake Cantrell The Nugget There are 14 tiny holes in the undeveloped lot across the street from Papa Johns, thanks to 14 golden shovels, wielded by elected officials, business leaders and university representatives.