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UPDATE- Body found as hunt for murder suspect continues

UPDATE- Body found as hunt for murder suspect continues

Body found as hunt for murder suspect continues

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
The five-day search for Hannah Bender appears to have come to a tragic end as investigators believe they’ve located the body of the 21-year-old Dahlonega resident in Forsyth County on Wednesday.
New flagpole dedicated in Dahlonega on September 11

New flagpole dedicated in Dahlonega on September 11

New flagpole dedicated in Dahlonega

JOHN BYNUM
Monday, September 23, 2019
Jimmy T. West (left) and Bill Rittenhouse (right) hold an American flag that was presented to the American Legion Post 239 by local Woodmen Life chapter 1374 members Brenda Branson, Brandon Branson and Tammy Lewis last week.
The pair of downtown demonstrations brought normal business on the square to a halt on Saturday. LEFT, counter protesters held anti-fascism demonstrations on the west end of the square. RIGHT, on the opposite end of the square a crowd gathered for what was billed as a pro-Trump rally.

The pair of downtown demonstrations brought normal business on the square to a halt on Saturday. LEFT, counter protesters held anti-fascism demonstrations on the west end of the square. RIGHT, on the opposite end of the square a crowd gathered for what was billed as a pro-Trump rally.

Downtown demonstrations dominate day

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
By Matt Aiken, Jake Cantrell & Greg Finan, Jr. The Nugget The usual sights and sounds of fall tourism season in downtown Dahlonega were replaced by barricades, bag-checks and boots on the ground as rally-goers and counter protesters filled opposite ends of the Public Square on Saturday afternoon.
Associate producer Michael Harris (left) talks with Lumpkin County Historical Society president Chris Worick as videographer Wesley Nichols films segments for an upcoming episode of the GPB show Hometown Georgia to air on Oct. 31.

Associate producer Michael Harris (left) talks with Lumpkin County Historical Society president Chris Worick as videographer Wesley Nichols films segments for an upcoming episode of the GPB show Hometown Georgia to air on Oct. 31.

TV show to feature local ghost-towns

JOHN BYNUM
Monday, September 16, 2019
Half an hour. That's how long associate producer Michael Harris has to sum up more than a century of history surrounding many of the formerly bustling areas around Dahlonega which have now disappeared.
Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard keeps watch over the public square in Dahlonega amid hundreds of law-enforcement personnel at a political rally on September 14. (photo by Matt Aiken))

Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard keeps watch over the public square in Dahlonega amid hundreds of law-enforcement personnel at a political rally on September 14. (photo by Matt Aiken))

Downtown protests dominate day in Dahlonega

Matt Aiken
Saturday, September 14, 2019
The usual sights and sounds of fall tourist season in downtown Dahlonega were replaced by chants, cheers, barricades and boots on the ground as rally-goers and counter protesters filled opposite ends of the Public Square on Saturday afternoon.
City scrambles as rally looms large

City scrambles as rally looms large

City scrambles as rally looms large

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
by Jake Cantrell & Matt Aiken  —  As much of Dahlonega braces for a controversial rally on Saturday, Mayor Sam Norton says he’s “praying for rain.” But the city council is also taking drastic action at the same time. “We’re going to play the cards that are dealt to us,” Norton said.
DAR promotes Constitution Week awareness Sept. 17-23

DAR promotes Constitution Week awareness Sept. 17-23

DAR promotes Constitution Week awareness Sept. 17-23

News Staff
Monday, September 9, 2019
September 17, 2019, begins the national celebration of Constitution Week. The weeklong commemoration of America’s most important document is one of the country’s least known official observances.
New Tourism Director Sam McDuffie has hit the ground running to begin promoting Dahlonega in fresh ways to potential visitors.

New Tourism Director Sam McDuffie has hit the ground running to begin promoting Dahlonega in fresh ways to potential visitors.

McDuffie steps up as new Tourism Director

JOHN BYNUM
Monday, September 9, 2019
Tourism could be Dahlonega's new gold rush, if you ask Sam McDuffie. The former director of the Dahlonega Gold Museum is now utilizing his many years of experience to help move the town forward in the critical tourism industry. "What can I do on a daily basis to make a difference?
Deb Rowe and the crew at Shenanigans Irish Pub are teaming up once again for a good cause at this year’s Shucking for Shamrocks fundraiser.

Deb Rowe and the crew at Shenanigans Irish Pub are teaming up once again for a good cause at this year’s Shucking for Shamrocks fundraiser.

Shucking for Shamrocks event supports good cause

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Supporting the Jerry Lewis telethon, designed to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), was a Labor Day staple for Deb Rowe, owner of Shenanigans Irish Pub, and her family. In part, it was a fun tradition filled with great entertainment.