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Blair Housely is ready to raise a glass to the upcoming Dahlonega Brewery.

Blair Housely is ready to raise a glass to the upcoming Dahlonega Brewery.

Mead maker taps into brewery market

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, January 16, 2020
While some would say Dahlonega is late to the local brewery party, which has exploded in Georgia over the past few years, when the city’s first brewery opens later this spring, it’ll be the first of its kind in the state.
The City of Dahlonega is in the process of installing 13 parking meters on Maple Street and West Main Street.

The City of Dahlonega is in the process of installing 13 parking meters on Maple Street and West Main Street.

City enacts $14,000 parking meter 'pilot project'

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Drilling for downtown parking meters began on Wednesday. But the internet complaints began about 24 hours earlier. “Everyone has an opinion on social media,” said Mayor Sam Norton. “But I think that it’s great people are passionate about our town.
Join the club on the community page

Join the club on the community page

Join the club on the community page

News Staff
Friday, January 10, 2020
What do square dancers, bee keepers, bikers, PFLAG members and the Sons of Confederate Veterans all have in common? If you said “not that much” you wouldn’t be too far off. Except, that is, when it comes to page 14A and 15A.
Members of the Lumpkin County Public Building Authority (from left) Daniel Harding, Chairman Frank Youngblood, Jim Curtis and Ruth Bohac voted to release $1,993,000 to the Board of Commissioners to help pay for the new library and Parks & Rec’s use.

Members of the Lumpkin County Public Building Authority (from left) Daniel Harding, Chairman Frank Youngblood, Jim Curtis and Ruth Bohac voted to release $1,993,000 to the Board of Commissioners to help pay for the new library and Parks & Rec’s use.

County plan nets $1.9 million payoff

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Lumpkin County’s new library is now paid off and Parks & Rec has nearly $100,000 to use where needed. And it’s all thanks to local leadership, some smart investing and a little bit of luck. That money comes from interest earned from the 2002 SPLOST.
Learn how local government works at Lumpkin County 101

Learn how local government works at Lumpkin County 101

Learn how local government works at Lumpkin County 101

SHARON HALL
Friday, January 3, 2020
Do you know what Lumpkin County’s public officials do as your elected representative? Unless you’ve had a particular problem that required their help, probably not. Do you know what the county’s commissioners can and cannot do? How taxes are determined?
Clay Anderson, a history professor at Reinhardt University, always dreamed of owning a bookstore. Now, thanks to some generous book donors, he stands with about 1,000 books on his sales floor at Bear Book Market, and several more in storage.

Clay Anderson, a history professor at Reinhardt University, always dreamed of owning a bookstore. Now, thanks to some generous book donors, he stands with about 1,000 books on his sales floor at Bear Book Market, and several more in storage.

Bookstore fulfills lifelong dream

Jake Cantrell
Monday, December 30, 2019
A deceased grandma’s rocking chair, 873 history books, a lifelong dream and a location just barely big enough to house it all: these are the ingredients that created Dahlonega’s used bookstore.
Consolidated Gold Mine in Dahlonega was chosen as this year's CHP ornament

Consolidated Gold Mine in Dahlonega was chosen as this year's CHP ornament

Fundraising ornament goes for the gold

SHARON HALL
Monday, December 23, 2019
Community Helping Place struck gold with the recent selection of Consolidated Gold Mine as the subject of the Dahlonega Official Christmas Ornament for 2019. The collector’s  ornament sold out in less than a week.
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

GREG FINAN JR.
Monday, December 23, 2019
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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SHARON HALL
Monday, December 23, 2019
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

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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.