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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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Pete the border collie pulls one in at Yahoola Creek Park, during September league play. Pete's human is Rick Nielsen.

Dahlonega to host K9 World Finals Oct. 12

News Staff

Friday, October 11, 2019

Dahlonega is one of 23 venues hosting a Frisbee Dog competition to select world champions. The Atlanta Region will convene in Dahlonega on Saturday, October 12, when up to 50 competitors will compete with each other and those at the 22 other regions around the World.

THE OCTOBER 9 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

News Staff

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Murder suspect linked to armed robbery • 'Pre-born life' resolution presented to county • City candidates debate downtown hotel project • ATV park approved by county with conditions • Local glass guru shares colorful art SPORTS • Middle School football...

The Glassblowing Shop owner Chris Kennedy, a fourth generation glassblower, works effortlessly to combine two glass rods together for an order of icicle Christmas ornaments. This story is one of many regional features in the new edition of The Mountain Traveler magazine.

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Local glass guru shares colorful art

GREG FINAN JR.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Chris Kennedy, owner of The Glassblowing Shop, doesn’t see himself as making the same caliber of art as some of his artist counterparts on the downtown square.