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An off-campus party made headlines over the weekend as footage of the event was shared across the internet.

An off-campus party made headlines over the weekend as footage of the event was shared across the internet.

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Block party draws national scrutiny

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Story by Matt Aiken & Becca Mamane---- It was the party seen around the nation. And that wasn’t exactly a good thing.
Local runner, teacher and unicorn horn-wearing enthusiast Carrie Dawn Roy recently accomplished a 15-year goal by completing 100 miles during the Merrill's Mile event held at Camp Frank D. Merrill.

Local runner, teacher and unicorn horn-wearing enthusiast Carrie Dawn Roy recently accomplished a 15-year goal by completing 100 miles during the Merrill's Mile event held at Camp Frank D. Merrill.

Local teacher conquers 100-mile challenge

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
It was a personal goal that was a long time coming for local runner Carrie Dawn Roy when she reached the 100-mile mark during the 9th annual Merrill’s Mile, an ultra-run held annually during the Fourth of July weekend at Camp Frank D. Merrill.
Nominations for the November election were decided on Tuesday.

Nominations for the November election were decided on Tuesday.

BREAKING NEWS: Clyde, Wade and Pandy big winners in run-off

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The Republican and Democratic contenders for the Georgia House of Representatives District 9 seat and U.S. House District 9 seat in this year’s upcoming November election became a whole clearer after Tuesday’s Runoff Elections.
Lumpkin County school busses

Lumpkin County school busses

Back-to-school plan raises alarm

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, July 30, 2020
When Craig Poore heard the plan for reopening Lumpkin County Schools for the first time, one question stood out: “What are you providing for the teachers?” He had several others, but Poore, like many parents, had more questions than time.
Lumpkin County School Board members Lynn Sylvester and Craig Poore ask questions about the plan to restart school at Monday's meeting.

Lumpkin County School Board members Lynn Sylvester and Craig Poore ask questions about the plan to restart school at Monday's meeting.

School board reveals plan for restart

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
In a meeting heavily devoted to briefing students, parents and the public on the status of when and how school would be resumed in the fall, the Lumpkin County Board of Education voted on Monday to delay the start of school by one week.
Last weekend locals, tourists and city leaders grappled with the best way to stay protected amidst COVID concerns in Dahlonega and beyond. One local business asked customers to wear masks.

Last weekend locals, tourists and city leaders grappled with the best way to stay protected amidst COVID concerns in Dahlonega and beyond. One local business asked customers to wear masks.

Community grapples with mask management

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
With precautions in place by the City of Dahlonega to combat the spread of COVID-19 including cancellations of the annual parade and fireworks show, Saturday’s Fourth of July Celebration lacked the luster, and crowd, Dahlonega is used to for the holiday.
John Grimm is the man behind Vintage Music, a popular stop on the square for the past 33 years.

John Grimm is the man behind Vintage Music, a popular stop on the square for the past 33 years.

Community pitches in to help music shop

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
After 33 years of business in Dahlonega, the idea of closing Vintage Music, Dahlonega’s beloved music store, due to the impacts from COVID-19 was a little too real for its owner John Grimm. “When the virus started, business slowed down pretty much to a halt,” Grimm said.
Organizers are monitoring the pandemic situation and making adjustments to their plans for this year's Gold Rush Days festival.

Organizers are monitoring the pandemic situation and making adjustments to their plans for this year's Gold Rush Days festival.

Locals fight to save future festivals

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
With coronavirus complications leading to the cancellation of Dahlonega’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show, the question looms, what does the future of festivals look like for the remainder of 2020?