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

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

CHP clinic to benefit from annual Tomato Sandwich Supper

In the first five months of this year, the Anne Green Free Clinic has provided over $700,000 worth of medical assistance to local residents in need.
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.

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.

Congregation pitches in to make church a reality

The parishioners of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dahlonega have a lot to be proud of. That’s because the congregation was able to pull together and, combining their own homegrown talents and skills, open an impressive new 7,000 square-foot Ministry Center earlier this year.
The annual Patriotic Parade brings big crowds to downtown Dahlonega. Visitors are encouraged to get there early to secure a good viewing location.

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

Dahlonega plans full day of activities for Fourth of July

Dahlonega is known as one of the most patriotic towns around, and there’s no better place to celebrate the birth of the nation. And this year, there is the perfect excuse for a three-day weekend.
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.

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.

Lumpkin first responders celebrated in special section

Join us this week as we salute the hard-working and heroic first responders of our community with our 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.

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.

The race for State House gets underway

The political dominoes continue to fall across north Georgia following the recent announcement by State Senator Steve Gooch that he will be running for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia in 2026. Last week, Representative Will Wade announced his intention to run for Gooch’s Senate 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.

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

Lumpkin remembers fallen heroes on Memorial Day

Local citizens gathered to commemorate Memorial Day with a solemn event at Veterans Park. This year’s ceremony was hosted by the Lumpkin County Veterans Affairs Committee and new Chairman Stan Kelley.
Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch began his political career in Lumpkin County.  Now the Dahlonega resident will run for Lieutenant Governor next year.

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

Sen. Gooch to run for Lieutenant Governor

By Dave Williams and Keith Murden  /  Capitol Beat News Service & The Nugget  ---------  Lumpkin native Steve Gooch will seek the Republican nomination to run for Lieutenant Governor next year.
The Hancock Park Pavilion will host new and returning musical artists Saturday and Sunday for free performances.

The Hancock Park Pavilion will host new and returning musical artists Saturday and Sunday for free performances.

Arts & Wine Festival returns May 17-18

If you want to see the arts, taste the wines, and hear live jazz, the 10th Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival is the place to be this weekend, May 17-18.
An expansive cast of talented teens will take the stage this weekend for Lumpkin County High School’s rendition of Oliver!, a musical production directed by Hannah Chapman. (Photo by Anna Huffman)

An expansive cast of talented teens will take the stage this weekend for Lumpkin County High School’s rendition of Oliver!, a musical production directed by Hannah Chapman. (Photo by Anna Huffman)

Oliver! brings good story and great music to LCHS

By Anna Huffman & Matt Aiken / The Nugget  ---------------------  For some, it’s not just a musical. It’s the curtain call for their high school career.  That’s the way senior Kyler Howell seems to describe the production of Oliver! which will take place this weekend at Lumpkin County High School.
Cottrell Elementary School music teacher Amanda Barton and Georgia Pick & Bow students Emerson Barton, left, and Montgomery Barton add to the musical soundtrack of Bear on the Square on Sunday.

Cottrell Elementary School music teacher Amanda Barton and Georgia Pick & Bow students Emerson Barton, left, and Montgomery Barton add to the musical soundtrack of Bear on the Square on Sunday.

Teacher hopes to help students create ‘Tranquility Music’

Cottrell Elementary music teacher Amanda Barton describes her music teaching style as “hands-on.” That’s why a new grant looks to be a perfect fit for students in her classes.