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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.
48th Brigade to be saluted by County

48th Brigade to be saluted by County

48th Brigade to be saluted by County

SHARON HALL
Monday, December 16, 2019
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

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
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

SHARON HALL
Thursday, December 5, 2019
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.