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(Pictured from left) Author Rona Simmons, retired NFL football player Bill Curry, and Author Carolyn Curry.

(Pictured from left) Author Rona Simmons, retired NFL football player Bill Curry, and Author Carolyn Curry.

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Literary Fest boasts big lineup for 17th year

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, March 5, 2020
For local lovers of literature, the Dahlonega Literary Festival (DLF) is likely circled on the calendar each year. However, the 17th installment, which starts this Friday, could be the biggest one yet.
Dahlonega Science Festival returns this weekend

Dahlonega Science Festival returns this weekend

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Dahlonega Science Festival returns this weekend

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, March 5, 2020
The third annual Dahlonega Science Festival looks to give participants a glimpse into the future of science and technology, all while embracing the fun behind getting involved with science.
Pictured (from left) David Peacock, Keebo Sanders, Jimmie Zwally and Nathan Scranton make up Stay Dahlonega's treehouse squad. After overcoming their addictions and finding Christ at Waypoint Ministry, the team's success is now inspiring others who are currently enrolled at Waypoint. (photos by Jake Cantrell)

Pictured (from left) David Peacock, Keebo Sanders, Jimmie Zwally and Nathan Scranton make up Stay Dahlonega's treehouse squad. After overcoming their addictions and finding Christ at Waypoint Ministry, the team's success is now inspiring others who are currently enrolled at Waypoint. (photos by Jake Cantrell)

Waypoint grads are building hope

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
What will soon be an ADA-approved complimentary cottage at the forefront of Stay Dahlonega’s treehouse subdivision was once a building sliding off its foundation, headed for the bottom. “It was sliding off the hill,” Rebecca Jackson, marketing director for Stay Dahlonega, said.
Construction is moving along quickly on the new downtown hotel that’s set to open some time this summer.

Construction is moving along quickly on the new downtown hotel that’s set to open some time this summer.

Downtown hotel construction progressing

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Final franchise details surrounding the fast rising hotel in the center of downtown Dahlonega remain murky. But construction is still moving along as planned, said Mayor Sam Norton.
Fresh 'n Low closing approaches

Fresh 'n Low closing approaches

Fresh 'n Low closing approaches

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
The days are numbered for Dahlonega’s Fresh n' Low. Many shelves—and even more parking spots are now empty at the downtown grocery. And most of the inventory is 30 percent off, according to a sign on the door.
Public gives input on Reservoir plans

Public gives input on Reservoir plans

Public gives input on Reservoir plans

SHARON HALL
Friday, February 14, 2020
About 90 people wandered in and out of the Yahoola Creek Reservoir public input meeting last week. People were given the opportunity to show their preference for different programs, activities and facilities to be included on the county-owned acreage surrounding Lake Zwerner.
Among the events at the American Legion Post 239 Bazaar Saturday is a rummage sale, silent auction and dinner, all to support Side By Side. Legion Auxillary members (from left) Liz Neitzke, Amy a Stetson, Marilyn Kirkover, Mary Vindish, Nancy Southerland, Barbara and Venessa Bosanko have been gathering and preparing items for weeks. The all day Bazaar takes place at the Legion Hall off Morrison Moore Parkway.

Among the events at the American Legion Post 239 Bazaar Saturday is a rummage sale, silent auction and dinner, all to support Side By Side. Legion Auxillary members (from left) Liz Neitzke, Amy a Stetson, Marilyn Kirkover, Mary Vindish, Nancy Southerland, Barbara and Venessa Bosanko have been gathering and preparing items for weeks. The all day Bazaar takes place at the Legion Hall off Morrison Moore Parkway.

Legion Post 239 Bazaar coming Feb. 15—to benefit Side By Side

SHARON HALL
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Side By Side, Lumpkin County’s inter-denominational/generational community service project, helps hundreds of people with repairs and upkeep they otherwise would not be able to afford. Many of those it helps are the county’s aging veterans.
Steven Leibel (left) and Zack Tumlin will run for Georgia’s 9th District House of Representatives.

Steven Leibel (left) and Zack Tumlin will run for Georgia’s 9th District House of Representatives.

Local lawyers vie for State House

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Qualifying for the upcoming election cycle doesn’t open until March 6, but two people have already made public their intent to run for the seat to be vacated by current Georgia’s 9th District House of Representatives.
Jesse Perethian, LCHS graduate and now a bus driver for the school system, instructs Hope Kenney on how to check the oil in a vehicle while fellow students look on. This was just one of the lessons learned at the auto maintenance station during Senior Adulting Day.

Jesse Perethian, LCHS graduate and now a bus driver for the school system, instructs Hope Kenney on how to check the oil in a vehicle while fellow students look on. This was just one of the lessons learned at the auto maintenance station during Senior Adulting Day.

High school students jumpstart ‘adulting’

SHARON HALL
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Lumpkin County High School students are well equipped academically for college or work.
LEFT: Kevin Meek, Executive Vice President of Sitepoint Healthcare Partners, explained the concept of a “community hospital” to curious Lumpkin Countians during a forum on what the county’s new hospital will likely offer. New technology that could change the way people receive care was also discussed at the large gathering. RIGHT: Over 150 people attended last week’s forum on plans for the new North Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin campus at the Highway 400/60 intersection.

LEFT: Kevin Meek, Executive Vice President of Sitepoint Healthcare Partners, explained the concept of a “community hospital” to curious Lumpkin Countians during a forum on what the county’s new hospital will likely offer. New technology that could change the way people receive care was also discussed at the large gathering. RIGHT: Over 150 people attended last week’s forum on plans for the new North Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin campus at the Highway 400/60 intersection.

New hospital facility plan revealed

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to medical care. That’s one reason why Lumpkin County’s upcoming medical facility will be based on the concept of a “neighborhood hospital,” said Kevin Meek, Executive Vice President of Sitepoint Healthcare Partners.