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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?
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...