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Lumpkin County High School Athletic Director Nicky Jenkins

Lumpkin County High School Athletic Director Nicky Jenkins

Jenkins recognized as region Athletic Director of the Year

In the world of Lumpkin County Athletics, the name Nicky Jenkins is commonplace as the go-to guy for just about anything. Jenkins’ passion for Lumpkin County sports, its players and its coaches is unmistakable to anyone who has seen the LCHS athletic director in action.
Developer Jack Hartrampf (left) speaks with Commissioner Jeff Moran during a break in one of two meetings on possible changes to the Gateway Corridor merely days before Lumpkin County commissioners were scheduled to vote on the new regulations. Hartrampf showed up at the public hearing on the Corridor to voice concerns.

Developer Jack Hartrampf (left) speaks with Commissioner Jeff Moran during a break in one of two meetings on possible changes to the Gateway Corridor merely days before Lumpkin County commissioners were scheduled to vote on the new regulations. Hartrampf showed up at the public hearing on the Corridor to voice concerns.

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Developers who have been sitting on plans to begin work in the Gateway Corridor can now get their shovels ready. Lumpkin County Commissioners voted unanimously last week on new Corridor regulations, which automatically lifts the construction moratorium in that area enacted in June.
Director Damian Romay seemed to embrace the liveliness on set while filming a Lifetime movie in the Dahlonega General Store this week.

Director Damian Romay seemed to embrace the liveliness on set while filming a Lifetime movie in the Dahlonega General Store this week.

Lifetime Christmas movie films in Dahlonega

By Matt Aiken The Nugget It wasn’t difficult for Jacobo Rispa to find Dahlonega. The freelance producer had already heard of the town’s growing Holiday Hollywood reputation before he started scouting for a filming location. “It is a very charming town,” he said. “It has all this flavor.
48th Brigade to be saluted by County

48th Brigade to be saluted by County

48th Brigade to be saluted by County

Lumpkin County Commissioners are hoping the 12 members of the Georgia National Guard 48th Brigade come to the December 17, 6 p.m. meeting of the BOC. “I think it would be proper to honor those who served from Lumpkin County,” said Commissioner Bobby Mayfield.
Layaway donor gives ‘miracle’ gift

Layaway donor gives ‘miracle’ gift

Layaway donor gives ‘miracle’ gift

He arrived at the Walmart layaway desk with no warning. He made the donation anonymously. And in true Saint Nick fashion, he disappeared as quickly as he had arrived, leaving the holidays a little brighter in his wake.
Tourism Director Sam McDuffie said the Lighting of the Square was “definitely bigger than Gold Rush,” and from the looks of this photo he took from the Chamber’s balcony, he could well be right.

Tourism Director Sam McDuffie said the Lighting of the Square was “definitely bigger than Gold Rush,” and from the looks of this photo he took from the Chamber’s balcony, he could well be right.

Christmas crowds fill downtown during holiday celebration

The holidays arrived in full force at Dahlonega’s 2019 Lighting of the Square last Friday with a sizable crowd that was “definitely bigger than Gold Rush,” according to Tourism Director Sam McDuffie.
Dahlonega Old Fashioned Christmas activities planned this weekend

Dahlonega Old Fashioned Christmas activities planned this weekend

Dahlonega Old Fashioned Christmas activities planned this weekend

The day after Thanksgiving will be full of may opportunities for local residents to get out and enjoy Dahlonega's public square. The following is a summary of downtown events for Friday and Saturday, November 29-30 in downtown Dahlonega. Lighting of the Square and Tree • Friday 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Lauren and Josiah Mihok are in for the battle of a lifetime, just one month into marriage.

Lauren and Josiah Mihok are in for the battle of a lifetime, just one month into marriage.

Newlyweds' brave battle bolstered by community

Taking on the exciting complications of being a newly married couple, combined with the scary complications of brain surgery, Josiah and Lauren Mihok’s first month as husband and wife has been...complicated.
THE NOVEMBER 20 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE NOVEMBER 20 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE NOVEMBER 20 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Downtown hotel details still unknown • Drug bust leads to trafficking charges • Lumpkin student scores soar in SAT rankings   SPORTS • LCHS Riflery - Indians nearly upset defending Area Champs • Lumpkin 8th grade girls 2-1 to start season • McCrary looks to...
PICTURED ABOVE: Construction is quickly progressing on Roberta Green-Garrett’s hotel project in the downtown historic district.

PICTURED ABOVE: Construction is quickly progressing on Roberta Green-Garrett’s hotel project in the downtown historic district.

Downtown hotel details still unknown

As the new downtown hotel rises higher above the historic district, particulars of the project have been slow to emerge. But one big detail may soon be revealed, according to land owner and local business owner Roberta Green-Garrett.