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The Dahlonega City Council unanimously passed a stay-at-home order within city limits during a Special Called Meeting via the ZOOM teleconferencing app on Wednesday, April 1. The order will take effect this Friday, April 3.

The Dahlonega City Council unanimously passed a stay-at-home order within city limits during a Special Called Meeting via the ZOOM teleconferencing app on Wednesday, April 1. The order will take effect this Friday, April 3.

City issues stay-at-home order, tightens restrictions

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Daycares facilities, barber shops, fitness centers and many other businesses deemed “non-essential” will be forced to close in the City of Dahlonega after the council tightened the restrictions of its coronavirus-related State of Emergency while also issuing a stay-at-home order for city residents.
The campground gates at Dockery Lake were closed on March 21, after the USDA Forest Service shutdown all campgrounds and group recreation areas in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.

The campground gates at Dockery Lake were closed on March 21, after the USDA Forest Service shutdown all campgrounds and group recreation areas in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.

Camping and recreation sites closed

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
If you are looking to enjoy nature during this time of social distancing, you might want to check the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest website before you head out.
Lumpkin’s confirmed cases of coronavirus doubles

Lumpkin’s confirmed cases of coronavirus doubles

Lumpkin’s confirmed cases of coronavirus double

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
The total of confirmed coronavirus cases in Lumpkin County doubled overnight as the reported count jumped from four to eight, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health results released Tuesday afternoon. The same happened in nearby Dawson County as the total doubled from five to 10.
The Holly Theater has postponed shows and programs for the time being due to coronavirus precautions.

The Holly Theater has postponed shows and programs for the time being due to coronavirus precautions.

--COVID-19 restrictions passed by Lumpkin County

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Lumpkin County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday morning to adopt a resolution declaring a state of emergency in the county, aimed at halting the spread of COVID-19. “Get ahead to stop the spread,” said Board Chairman Chris Dockery.
City of Dahlonega declares State of Emergency with COVID 19 precautions

City of Dahlonega declares State of Emergency with COVID 19 precautions

COVID19 UPDATE: City debates State of Emergency declaration

GREG FINAN JR.
Monday, March 23, 2020
In the early hours of Monday morning, the Dahlonega city council voted 4-2 on an amended proclamation calling for a State of Emergency for the City of Dahlonega due to growing concerns about the spread of COVID 19.
Donna Taylor from the Planning Department (front row, left to right), Fire/EMS’s Alex Miller and SRO Officer George Albert Sr. are Lumpkin County’s 2020 Employees of the Year. The trio were honored at last month’s BOC meeting. Standing with those being honored are (back row, from left) Public Works Director Larry Reiter; Commissioner Jeff Moran; EMS Director David Wimpy; Commissioners David Miller, Rhett Stringer, Chris Dockery; Sheriff Stacy Jarrard; and Commissioner Bobby Mayfield.

Donna Taylor from the Planning Department (front row, left to right), Fire/EMS’s Alex Miller and SRO Officer George Albert Sr. are Lumpkin County’s 2020 Employees of the Year. The trio were honored at last month’s BOC meeting. Standing with those being honored are (back row, from left) Public Works Director Larry Reiter; Commissioner Jeff Moran; EMS Director David Wimpy; Commissioners David Miller, Rhett Stringer, Chris Dockery; Sheriff Stacy Jarrard; and Commissioner Bobby Mayfield.

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Lumpkin County honors employees of the year

SHARON HALL
Thursday, March 19, 2020
The Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary Club hands out Employee of the Year awards for the city, county, sheriff’s office and fire/ems each year, and did so even when there was only the noon Rotary Club.
Lumpkin County 2020 STAR Student Katy Carroll stands with her chosen STAR Teacher Betsy Brown.

Lumpkin County 2020 STAR Student Katy Carroll stands with her chosen STAR Teacher Betsy Brown.

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STAR Student celebrates stellar achievement

SHARON HALL
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Despite claiming American history and civics as her favorite classes, this year’s STAR Student, Katy Carroll, chose freshman world literature teacher Betsy Brown as her STAR Teacher. “She always told us these great stories,” Carroll said. “And I have lots of good memories.
The bread aisle is often barren at Walmart these days as locals have been stocking up on supplies while the coronavirus looms.

The bread aisle is often barren at Walmart these days as locals have been stocking up on supplies while the coronavirus looms.

Coronavirus concern hits home in Dahlonega

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
By Sharon Hall, Matt Aiken & Jennifer Ramsay “Out of an abundance of caution” became a well-known and oft-used phrase last week as coronavirus-related closures impacted the community in a big way with the announcement of major postponements and cancellations across the county.