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LEFT: Nicholas Bryant skillfully keeps the beat for the LCHS Band of Gold. RIGHT: Jackson Knepper has worked hard to perfect his percussion based craft.

LEFT: Nicholas Bryant skillfully keeps the beat for the LCHS Band of Gold. RIGHT: Jackson Knepper has worked hard to perfect his percussion based craft.

LCHS dedicated drummers refine their rhythm

Jake Cantrell
Friday, November 15, 2019
While summer vacation is all about relaxing for most students, for two of the LCHS Band of Gold’s finest percussionists, there was very little relaxing to be had this past summer.
Library Board members and Friends of the Library (FOL) toured the nearly completed building that will house Lumpkin County’s new library in the spring. From left are construction superintendent Robby Robinson; Library Board member Kaye Campagnoli; Regional Library Director Leslie Clark and her daughter, Kristen James; board member Laura LaTourette; and FOL members Arienne Wallace and Elsa Ann Gaines. Not pictured are FOL’s Ken Rice and Chairman Ken Smoke.

Library Board members and Friends of the Library (FOL) toured the nearly completed building that will house Lumpkin County’s new library in the spring. From left are construction superintendent Robby Robinson; Library Board member Kaye Campagnoli; Regional Library Director Leslie Clark and her daughter, Kristen James; board member Laura LaTourette; and FOL members Arienne Wallace and Elsa Ann Gaines. Not pictured are FOL’s Ken Rice and Chairman Ken Smoke.

Library project progresses toward March opening

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
From the outside, Lumpkin County’s new library on Morrison Moore Parkway looks complete. But there’s still plenty of work to be done before the expected grand opening in March of 2020. And the building is much bigger than it looks, said Chestatee Regional Library Director Leslie Clark.
Kalie Smith is serving up scripture and tees with her new local business.

Kalie Smith is serving up scripture and tees with her new local business.

Smith strives to spread hope one tee at a time

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2019
By Jennifer Ramsay / The Nugget “If you give a man the gospel, wrap it in a sandwich,” said Charles Spurgeon. “And if you give a man a sandwich, wrap it in the gospel.” That quote is a huge inspiration for Dahlonega based business owner Kalie Smith.
Master Sgt. Pete Hardy will be one of two grand marshals for the Veterans Day parade in Dahlonega.

Master Sgt. Pete Hardy will be one of two grand marshals for the Veterans Day parade in Dahlonega.

Master Sgt. Pete Hardy one of two grand marshals for Veterans parade

SHARON HALL
Thursday, November 7, 2019
The annual Veterans Day Parade boasts two WWII veterans including Master Sgt. Arthur (Pete) Hardy. Organized by the Lumpkin County Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, the parade begins from Courthouse Hill Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. and winds its way around the Public Square.
The Nugget honors veterans in new special section

The Nugget honors veterans in new special section

The Nugget honors veterans in new special section

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
This Veterans Day we’re honoring the hard-work and sacrifice of local service men and women, including these Camp Frank D. Merrill Rangers in training. See The Nugget’s 10-page special section salute inside this week's print edition or view the E-edition online.
2019 Best Of Lumpkin winners announced

2019 Best Of Lumpkin winners announced

2019 Best Of Lumpkin winners announced

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
You've waited all year and it's finally here! See who your fellow Dahlonega Nugget readers chose in our expansive double section dedicated to the Best of Lumpkin winners. Check out section C & D of this week's print edition. Or check out the current E-edition of The Dahlonega Nugget  
Obituary

Obituary

Hope Chamblee Galloway

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Hope Chamblee Galloway, 73, died at home in Blythewood, S.C. on October 1, 2019. Hope Ann Clegg was born on January 19, 1946, to Ruth and Frank Clegg Jr., in Providence, R.I. After attending Marymount College, she lived in and around Atlanta, Ga. In 1967 she married Jimmy Chamblee.
County Commissioner Jeffrey Moran talked with residents in the McDonald Mill subdivision after last week’s BOC meeting. They were there to voice their concerns about two short term rental properties in their neighborhood.

County Commissioner Jeffrey Moran talked with residents in the McDonald Mill subdivision after last week’s BOC meeting. They were there to voice their concerns about two short term rental properties in their neighborhood.

Neighbors argue Airbnb rental rules

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
About a dozen residents of the McDonald Mill Subdivision showed up at last week’s Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meeting to express their dissatisfaction with the owner of two neighborhood homes being used as short term rentals.
Jacqueline Daniel, who began the 501c3 ConnectAbility serving children and adults with disabilities in 2010, leads the parade as the 2019 Gold Rush Days Grand Marshal.

Jacqueline Daniel, who began the 501c3 ConnectAbility serving children and adults with disabilities in 2010, leads the parade as the 2019 Gold Rush Days Grand Marshal.

Jacqueline Daniel leads the way at Gold Rush

SHARON HALL
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Jacqueline Daniel’s journey to the 2019 Gold Rush Days Grand Marshal began in 2000. It was then when she arrived here as a student at then North Georgia College & State University. Before coming to Dahlonega, Daniel worked with the disabled at her church.
The Rangers of Camp Frank D. Merrill held a mass casualty training exercise on Cavender Creek Road early Tuesday, Oct. 8. The simulation involved an overturned bus, as Rangers rescued volunteers from UNG’s Corps of Cadets playing the role of injured passengers from the wreckage.

The Rangers of Camp Frank D. Merrill held a mass casualty training exercise on Cavender Creek Road early Tuesday, Oct. 8. The simulation involved an overturned bus, as Rangers rescued volunteers from UNG’s Corps of Cadets playing the role of injured passengers from the wreckage.

Rangers react to 'no-notice' training drill

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Many people start each day with an early morning exercise. But if your exercise involves an overturned bus and bleeding mannequins, you’re probably a Ranger or a member of Lumpkin County’s Emergency Services. Last week, the 5th Ranger Training Battalion from Camp Frank D.