A road sign marking the northern terminus of Highway 400 stands on the future site of a dedicated right turn lane. The Georgia Department of Transportation is expected to break ground on the project later this year to ease congestion at the busy intersection.

Lumpkin County Schools Nutrition Director Julie Knight-Brown said the school system will be trying ‘Provision 2’ as a mode of service to offer free breakfast for students this year.

UNG Campus Victim Advocate Courtney Hause noted that her working dog, Mavis, pays rapt attention to visitors, as if the K-9 can almost understand what they are discussing. “She just chills. It’s like she’s in the meeting with us,” Hause said. “She’s tuned in.”

Pictured at the CHP Anne Green Free Clinic are, from left, nurse Rita Aboulafia, patient Jackie Newton and Clinic Outreach Manager Erin Cook.

Rev. Charles J. Kanefke joined congregants and community representatives at the new St. Peter Lutheran Church Ministry Center on June 25 for a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The annual Patriotic Parade brings big crowds to downtown Dahlonega. Visitors are encouraged to get there early to secure a good viewing location.

This week we honor the brave men and women who work all hours of the day to keep our local citizens safe in the Lumpkin Heroes section.

LEFT: Lumpkin County Chairman Chris Dockery has announced his intention to run for the State House representing District 9 next year. RIGHT: Lumpkin resident and Dawson business owner Doug Sherrill also plans to jump in the 2026 House race to fill Rep. Will Wade’s vacant District 9 seat.

Members of the U.S. Army 5th Ranger Training Battalion participated in the presentation of the Memorial Wreath and the Posting of the Colors.

Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch began his political career in Lumpkin County. Now the Dahlonega resident will run for Lieutenant Governor next year.