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Barrett Wolfe is looking back at Hidden Lake Academy as he puts together a documentary about the former therapeutic boarding school off Camp Wahsega Road.

Barrett Wolfe is looking back at Hidden Lake Academy as he puts together a documentary about the former therapeutic boarding school off Camp Wahsega Road.

Filmmaker is focusing on Hidden Lake Academy

Matt Aiken
Monday, July 29, 2019
Barrett Wolfe is going back to school. And he’s bringing a camera. Though, since he’s an alum of Hidden Lake Academy, it probably won’t be a chummy class reunion for the Atlanta-based filmmaker. It was back in 2004 that the now defunct boarding school suddenly became Wolfe’s new home.
Pictured (left to right) Ann Moore, Deb Simmons, Sue Grove, Margo Engel, Annette Burnett, Mary Weinthaler and Mary Flowers.

Pictured (left to right) Ann Moore, Deb Simmons, Sue Grove, Margo Engel, Annette Burnett, Mary Weinthaler and Mary Flowers.

-Achasta Garden Club helps keep library beautiful

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Library Report For the past several years, library patrons have been welcomed by the bursts of color and the lushness of a well-tended garden as they entered the front door of the library. This was made possible by the hard work done by the ladies of the Garden Club at Achasta.
Vickey Dougherty, Community Helping Place volunteer, hands out juicy ripe tomatoes for sandwiches at the annual Tomato Sandwich Supper fundraiser last week. The luscious taste of summer has been donated now for 12 years by Jeff Grindle, owner of Tomato House Farms to aid in services of the Community Helping Place’s Free medical and dental clinics. Over 800 community members enjoyed BLT sandwiches at the annual Tomato Sandwich Supper to benefit the Community Helping Place’s Free Medical and Dental clinics. W

Vickey Dougherty, Community Helping Place volunteer, hands out juicy ripe tomatoes for sandwiches at the annual Tomato Sandwich Supper fundraiser last week. The luscious taste of summer has been donated now for 12 years by Jeff Grindle, owner of Tomato House Farms to aid in services of the Community Helping Place’s Free medical and dental clinics. Over 800 community members enjoyed BLT sandwiches at the annual Tomato Sandwich Supper to benefit the Community Helping Place’s Free Medical and Dental clinics. W

-Tomato Sandwich Supper nears fundraising goal

SHARON HALL
Thursday, July 25, 2019
The bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches, chips and desserts may all have been consumed, but donations are still coming in for the annual Tomato Sandwich Supper fundraiser. The fundraiser benefits Community Helping Place’s free medical and dental clinics, whose goal this year was $40,000.
The main meadow utilized by the Rainbow Family Gathering last summer is pictured one year later. According to the U.S. Forest Service, no long-term environmental impacts exist in the area.

The main meadow utilized by the Rainbow Family Gathering last summer is pictured one year later. According to the U.S. Forest Service, no long-term environmental impacts exist in the area.

Rainbow Family forest impact assessed

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Almost a year after participants of the Rainbow Family Gathering descended into the Chattahoochee National Forest for their 47th annual national gathering, the area utilized by the nearly 3,500 visitors appears to be back to normal with no signs of adverse, long-term environmental impact, said...
Caleb Sorrell calls a huddle with the team.

Caleb Sorrell calls a huddle with the team.

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Meet the new coach

JOHN BYNUM
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
For many members of the LCHS football team, Caleb Sorrells is another in a long line of coaches to have taken the reins of the LCHS football team in recent years.
My Vintage Gypsy Tea's and Magickal Makings owner Kim Pyron loves helping others. After years in the medical field, she now helps with her herbal blend teas.

My Vintage Gypsy Tea's and Magickal Makings owner Kim Pyron loves helping others. After years in the medical field, she now helps with her herbal blend teas.

Tea time has arrived for downtown business owner

Jake Cantrell
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Helping others has always been Kim Pyron’s cup of tea. But in her new role, it’s her tea that is doing the helping. My Vintage Gypsy Tea’s and Magickal Makings opened on April 1 upstairs at 19 East Main Street and is holding its official grand opening this Saturday.
Park & Rec’s Day Camp participants took part in a poster contest for Community Helping Place Free Medical and Dental Clinics annual Tomato Sandwich Supper. Winners (first, second and third place) will be revealed Thursday, July 18, at Dahlonega Baptist Church during the event. Pictured are (first row, from left) Jacob Giles, Charlotte Gass, Madeline Gass, Jersey Ward, Colby Henderson, Micah Ellis, Christian Cotour, Landen Popham, Harlen Wager and Joey Moses; (second row, from left) Ethan Starley, Talon Ston

Park & Rec’s Day Camp participants took part in a poster contest for Community Helping Place Free Medical and Dental Clinics annual Tomato Sandwich Supper. Winners (first, second and third place) will be revealed Thursday, July 18, at Dahlonega Baptist Church during the event. Pictured are (first row, from left) Jacob Giles, Charlotte Gass, Madeline Gass, Jersey Ward, Colby Henderson, Micah Ellis, Christian Cotour, Landen Popham, Harlen Wager and Joey Moses; (second row, from left) Ethan Starley, Talon Ston

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Tomato sandwich supper contest winners to be announced

SHARON HALL
Thursday, July 11, 2019
They may not like tomatoes (though some may), but judging by results of the Community Helping Place Free Clinics’ first poster contest, the Day Campers at Park & Rec  enjoy using their imaginations, drawing and coloring. About 35 children took part in the contest, ranging in age from 4 to 12.
The City Council has heard concerns from many local business owners regarding the appropriate types of businesses for downtown.

The City Council has heard concerns from many local business owners regarding the appropriate types of businesses for downtown.

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Locals look to fend off franchises

GREG FINAN JR.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Several mom-and-pop shop owners of Dahlonega may have felt as though they were dealt a sizable blow when they recently caught word that their newest neighbor in the downtown square could be a franchise business.
A free open house will take place at the hospital on Saturday, July 13, 5-8 p.m.

A free open house will take place at the hospital on Saturday, July 13, 5-8 p.m.

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Hospital looks forward to re-opening

SHARON HALL
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
The hospital on the hill will soon be empty no more. After closing its doors last summer, the facility will host live music, food, fun, games and tours of the newly renovated building in order to mark the opening of Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin (NGMC Lumpkin).
'Au'some Rocks! program at Gold Museum

'Au'some Rocks! program at Gold Museum

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'Au'some Rocks! program at Gold Museum July 13

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Metamorphic, igneous or sedimentary. Shale, marble, quartz, gneiss, schist, pyrite, gold (Au),  granite, and gemstones of North Georgia. What is the difference between these rocks, and in what ways might they be similar? Where might they be in the area today, and why? Is gold of cosmic origin?