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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.
Brunch Bill touted as downtown revenue generator

Brunch Bill touted as downtown revenue generator

Sunday morning alcohol to be on ballot

GREG FINAN JR.
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
If you would like to enjoy a mimosa, Bloody Mary or any other type of alcoholic beverage before 12:30 p.m. on Sundays, you’ll want to pay close attention to a question that will be on the ballot during Dahlonega’s special election this November.
New edition: 1830s newspaper added to library's collection

New edition: 1830s newspaper added to library's collection

-1830s Miners Recorder newspaper added to library's collection

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
The Lumpkin County Library announces the addition of a new historical Lumpkin County newspaper to our microfilm collection. The Lumpkin County Historical Society recently purchased rolls of microfilm containing the  newspaper Miners Recorder and Spy in the West (March 29, 1834 – October 28, 1837).
Heather Abercrombie has been named the Site Manager of the Dahlonega Gold Museum.

Heather Abercrombie has been named the Site Manager of the Dahlonega Gold Museum.

-Abercrombie named new Site Manager at Gold Museum

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced recently that Dahlonega native Heather Abercrombie has been selected as the Site Manager of the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site.