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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.