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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.
Deputies dodge dog attack

Deputies dodge dog attack

-Deputies dodge dog attack

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Several local suspects are facing aggravated assault charges after deputies were met with an aggressive canine while attempting to serve warrants on an elusive suspect at a Silverwood Drive residence last Wednesday, according to officials. “It was a very aggressive dog,” said Lt.
The cast of Newsies at The Holly takes a bow following its final rehearsal on Thursday, July 25. The show is filled with high energy dances and songs and keeps the audience engaged throughout, often taking the action off the stage and into the crowd. The musical is scheduled to run the next two weekends (August 2-4 and 9-11).

The cast of Newsies at The Holly takes a bow following its final rehearsal on Thursday, July 25. The show is filled with high energy dances and songs and keeps the audience engaged throughout, often taking the action off the stage and into the crowd. The musical is scheduled to run the next two weekends (August 2-4 and 9-11).

-Hardworking cast of Newsies headlines at The Holly this week

Jake Cantrell
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
After working tirelessly in rehearsals for three months, the cast of Newsies impressed audiences with its opening weekend at The Holly Theater. Knowing the musical coming up was “extra-extra” special, Adam Jarrard started preparing even earlier.
Chrissy Marlowe with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government makes notes of what Lumpkin Countians want to see on the 400/60 corridor during last week’s Stakeholders Meeting.

Chrissy Marlowe with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government makes notes of what Lumpkin Countians want to see on the 400/60 corridor during last week’s Stakeholders Meeting.

Stakeholders set out vision for future GA 400 growth

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Stakeholders are not looking for “Daw-vegas” style development on Highway 400. That was the general consensus, and one of the more colorful comments, at last week’s meeting in which the public discussed potential development guidelines at the Gateway Corridor.