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Candidates face off for city council

Candidates face off for city council

Candidates face off for city council

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
By Matt Aiken The Nugget The race is on for Dahlonega City Council. Qualifying came to a close last week with a total of five candidates announcing their intentions to compete for three seats on Election Day this November.
Downtown Dahlonega will be filled with trail enthusiasts when the annual Trailfest weekend returns. This year the Gold Museum will feature several new activities related to the event.

Downtown Dahlonega will be filled with trail enthusiasts when the annual Trailfest weekend returns. This year the Gold Museum will feature several new activities related to the event.

Gold Museum to host Trailfest activities Sept. 6-8

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
The Dahlonega Gold Museum will be offering programming events for Trailfest on September 6-8. Trailfest celebrates Dahlonega’s role as a designated Appalachian Trail Community.
You can build-your-own-pizza at Your Pie Dahlonega and help the residents of Rainbow Children’s Home at the same time Aug. 26-28. Todd and Rhonda Strickland, owners of the new family owned and operated restaurant, will hold a Dine and Donate fundraiser prior to their Grand Opening Aug. 30. Make reservations on their Facebook page, Your Pie Dahlonega.

You can build-your-own-pizza at Your Pie Dahlonega and help the residents of Rainbow Children’s Home at the same time Aug. 26-28. Todd and Rhonda Strickland, owners of the new family owned and operated restaurant, will hold a Dine and Donate fundraiser prior to their Grand Opening Aug. 30. Make reservations on their Facebook page, Your Pie Dahlonega.

Restaurant serves up pizza with a purpose

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Local diners will soon be able to help themselves to free pizza, and help out Rainbow Children’s Home in the process. When Your Pie Dahlonega holds its Dine and Donate opening Aug. 26-28 it will be a true “from garden to table,” event—in more than one way.
Devonte Young has spent years honing his craft as a chainsaw artist while working under the tutelage of renowned carver Michael Von Schroth. You can usually find Young and his carvings on the corner of Long Branch Road and Highway 52.

Devonte Young has spent years honing his craft as a chainsaw artist while working under the tutelage of renowned carver Michael Von Schroth. You can usually find Young and his carvings on the corner of Long Branch Road and Highway 52.

Chainsaw artist carves out skills

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Two trash bags filled with clothes. This, and the willingness to step out of his comfort zone and take a chance, was all Devonte Young had on his first day as a woodcarver.
GED graduate Jennifer Welch hugs Geoffrey Kridel of Lumpkin Literacy alongside board members Barbara Adams, Shirley Christman and Karen Shepherd.

GED graduate Jennifer Welch hugs Geoffrey Kridel of Lumpkin Literacy alongside board members Barbara Adams, Shirley Christman and Karen Shepherd.

Students celebrate earning GED diplomas

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Although Jasmine Fitzpatrick completed homeschooled high school coursework, she was not eligible for a diploma because her curriculum was not certified.
Watercolor artist Oscar Rayneri teaches students at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Watercolor artist Oscar Rayneri teaches students at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Folk School coming to Dahlonega this fall

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
This October will mark the inaugural premier of the Chestatee Artists Folk School Dahlonega This new event aims to provide unique experiences in selected arts and craft categories for participants with all levels of skill.
Celebrating their victory are LCHS players (from left) Trey Wilkes, Aaron Hopkins and Tucker Kirk. Team Nugget includes Greg Finan, Jr, Jake Cantrell and Matt Aiken.

Celebrating their victory are LCHS players (from left) Trey Wilkes, Aaron Hopkins and Tucker Kirk. Team Nugget includes Greg Finan, Jr, Jake Cantrell and Matt Aiken.

Nugget Challenge—Team Nugget falls under Friday Night lights

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
By Greg Finan, Jr. The Nugget This past Friday night marked the first time in years that any member of Team Nugget had been under the Friday Night lights in front of a stadium filled with crazed fans. For Nugget Publisher Matt Aiken it marked the first time.
The new Lumpkin County library is quickly emerging on the Morrison Moore Parkway skyline. (Photo by Matt Aiken))

The new Lumpkin County library is quickly emerging on the Morrison Moore Parkway skyline. (Photo by Matt Aiken))

Library construction is quickly progressing

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Lumpkin County’s new library is “on time, under budget and is going to be beautiful,” says Leslie Clark, Chestateee Regional Library System Director. Clark, along with project manager Greg Trammell appeared before the Board of Commissioners last week to give a report on construction of the $4.
The Mountain Traveler is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover.

The Mountain Traveler is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover.

Mountain Traveler cover contest now underway

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Do you have beautiful photos of local fall scenery or wildlife? The Mountain Traveler is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover of the magazine’s fall 2019 edition. The Mountain Traveler is a full-color regional visitor and travel guide for Northeast Georgia.
Grammy winning musician and Dahlonega resident Amy Ray prepares for liftoff during a music video filming with Luke Pilgrim of Sozo Bear Films.

Grammy winning musician and Dahlonega resident Amy Ray prepares for liftoff during a music video filming with Luke Pilgrim of Sozo Bear Films.

Local filmmakers take music video to the stars

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
On first glance, it’s an out-of-this-world production, but a behind the scenes look at the new music video for Amy Ray’s song Holler, produced by Dahlonega’s own Sozo Bear Films, proves that it all took place not only in this world, but in this very community.