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Community members gathered in Hancock Park to show support and unity during an anti-racism protest on Sunday afternoon.

Community members gathered in Hancock Park to show support and unity during an anti-racism protest on Sunday afternoon.

Peaceful protestors pack downtown park

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The grassy lawn of Hancock Park is often filled with people in folding chairs or sitting on outspread blankets awaiting the start of a concert, like it was on Sunday afternoon.
Local incumbents defend seats while Wade jumps to lead

Local incumbents defend seats while Wade jumps to lead

ELECTION NEWS: Local incumbents defend seats while Wade jumps to lead

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Stacy Jarrard, Mera Turner, E-SPLOST and the potential for run-offs won the day in a hectic Tuesday which saw a bevy of voting complications around the state of Georgia, leading the Secretary of State to release the results of Georgia’s Primary election late Tuesday night shortly after the last...
Several social media complaints have led the local school board to hold a meeting to discuss the cover of the 2020 yearbook.

Several social media complaints have led the local school board to hold a meeting to discuss the cover of the 2020 yearbook.

LCHS yearbook cover causes online outcry

Jake Cantrell
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
An online uproar over the front cover of the 2019-2020 Lumpkin County High School yearbook has led officials to halt the distribution of the annual while scheduling a called Lumpkin County Board of Education meeting for Wednesday morning.
Rising the Roof at new UNG observatory

Rising the Roof at new UNG observatory

Raising the Roof at new UNG observatory

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Construction worker Cameron Beaver guides from the ground as the dome for UNG's new Astronomical Observatory is lowered into position by a crane on Friday morning. The new $1.4 million building has been in the works since its approval in January 2019. Dr.
Members of the 2019-2020 LCHS yearbook staff (from right) managing editors Charlotte Cunningham and Olivia Gilleland, photo editor Lacy Gilreath and copy editors Autumn Cleymans and Brianne Anderson hone their yearbook design skills at the Herff Jones Yearbook Expo last July.

Members of the 2019-2020 LCHS yearbook staff (from right) managing editors Charlotte Cunningham and Olivia Gilleland, photo editor Lacy Gilreath and copy editors Autumn Cleymans and Brianne Anderson hone their yearbook design skills at the Herff Jones Yearbook Expo last July.

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High school yearbook staff overcomes obstacles

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Telling the story of an entire school year is seldom an easy task. When this year’s LCHS yearbook staff began planning the 2019-2020 yearbook last spring, they had no idea how much the theme they eventually chose would relate to the world the books are now being distributed into.
Jordan Meeks jumps rope during a workout at CrossFit Dahlonega as trainer and gym owner Thomas Coggins oversees the session.

Jordan Meeks jumps rope during a workout at CrossFit Dahlonega as trainer and gym owner Thomas Coggins oversees the session.

Gyms work out re-opening process

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
For 42 days and 42 nights, gyms in Dahlonega were closed. When Dahlonega Fitness Center opened back up on Monday, May 4, a small crowd was already waiting at 7:45 a.m., ready to get back to work.
Lumpkin County’s new and improved library is ready, but still waiting for safety clearance, before staff members like Susie Schnebelen can officially open and welcome the public. (photo by Matt Aiken)

Lumpkin County’s new and improved library is ready, but still waiting for safety clearance, before staff members like Susie Schnebelen can officially open and welcome the public. (photo by Matt Aiken)

New library is re-opening step by step

SHARON HALL
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Patrons of the Lumpkin County Library have not been able to browse for books since Feb. 22. That’s when the old library on Courthouse Hill closed for the big move to new headquarters near the Justice Center.
Mark Evans arrived early on Monday morning to get his first post-quarantine haircut at Woody's Barbershop. Mandi Borland was one of only two barbers to work the first day the barbershop was re-opened.

Mark Evans arrived early on Monday morning to get his first post-quarantine haircut at Woody's Barbershop. Mandi Borland was one of only two barbers to work the first day the barbershop was re-opened.

Businesses cautiously return to operations

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Lance Bagley was due for his monthly haircut just before businesses started shutting down due to the coronavirus. When Gov. Kemp announced early last week that barbershops in Georgia could open as soon as Friday, Bagley began checking to see when Woody’s Barbershop would be open.
Virtual Piano Night to feature UNG students

Virtual Piano Night to feature UNG students

Virtual Piano Night to feature UNG students

News Staff
Friday, April 24, 2020
The University of North Georgia will host a Virtual Piano Night, which will feature piano recitals from students at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24. A collaboration with UNG’s Information Technology means that it can be livestreamed via YouTube so the public can watch.