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Dahlonega Old Fashioned Christmas activities planned this weekend

Dahlonega Old Fashioned Christmas activities planned this weekend

Dahlonega Old Fashioned Christmas activities planned this weekend

The day after Thanksgiving will be full of may opportunities for local residents to get out and enjoy Dahlonega's public square. The following is a summary of downtown events for Friday and Saturday, November 29-30 in downtown Dahlonega. Lighting of the Square and Tree • Friday 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Lauren and Josiah Mihok are in for the battle of a lifetime, just one month into marriage.

Lauren and Josiah Mihok are in for the battle of a lifetime, just one month into marriage.

Newlyweds' brave battle bolstered by community

Taking on the exciting complications of being a newly married couple, combined with the scary complications of brain surgery, Josiah and Lauren Mihok’s first month as husband and wife has been...complicated.
THE NOVEMBER 20 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE NOVEMBER 20 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

THE NOVEMBER 20 EDITION OF THE DAHLONEGA NUGGET IS OUT NOW. CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S ARTICLES

HEADLINES IN THIS WEEK'S EDITION • Downtown hotel details still unknown • Drug bust leads to trafficking charges • Lumpkin student scores soar in SAT rankings   SPORTS • LCHS Riflery - Indians nearly upset defending Area Champs • Lumpkin 8th grade girls 2-1 to start season • McCrary looks to...
PICTURED ABOVE: Construction is quickly progressing on Roberta Green-Garrett’s hotel project in the downtown historic district.

PICTURED ABOVE: Construction is quickly progressing on Roberta Green-Garrett’s hotel project in the downtown historic district.

Downtown hotel details still unknown

As the new downtown hotel rises higher above the historic district, particulars of the project have been slow to emerge. But one big detail may soon be revealed, according to land owner and local business owner Roberta Green-Garrett.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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