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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.
Coronavirus closures impact county

Coronavirus closures impact county

Coronavirus closures impact Lumpkin County

Matt Aiken
Friday, March 13, 2020
A wave of coronavirus-related closures impacted Dahlonega in an big way on Thursday with the announcement of major postponements and cancellations across the county.
THE MARCH 11 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE MARCH 11 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE MARCH 11 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Comeback cat travels 900 miles from home • County approves $8 million aquatic center plan • ELECTION 2020—Candidates declare for dozen seats • Lumpkin County purchases land near reservoir   SPORTS • Soccer player Kenney signs with Truett McConnell • Rifle...
Dahlonega resident Skyler Alexander went on an emergency road-trip in order to track down her lost cat Pepper.

Dahlonega resident Skyler Alexander went on an emergency road-trip in order to track down her lost cat Pepper.

Comeback cat travels 900 miles from home

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Pepper the cat was probably only looking for a good place to take a nap when she crawled into the open U-Haul on Trevor Trail late last month. She picked the wrong spot.
(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.