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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

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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.

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Teacher hopes to help students create ‘Tranquility Music’

Keith Murden
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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.
A new bridge is in the works for Highway 60.

A new bridge is in the works for Highway 60.

UPDATE: New highway bridge in the works

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Correction: The front page and inside photos accompanying this story in the print edition are of the wrong Highway 60 bridge. This web story includes a photo of the correct bridge. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. It was built in 1949. It was widened in 1984.
Musicians gather to join the jam sessions for some old-time and bluegrass music making throughout the weekend, beginning on Friday evening around the Square.

Musicians gather to join the jam sessions for some old-time and bluegrass music making throughout the weekend, beginning on Friday evening around the Square.

Bear on the Square festival returns April 25-27

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Bear on the Square will celebrate its 27th year when the mountain festival returns Friday-Sunday, April 25-27. The year’s event will once again feature a talented line-up of bluegrass musicians, artists, storytellers and more who will gather on Dahlonega’s Historic Square.
Former Dahlonega Mayor Sam Norton announced his return to local politics at the Lumpkin County Republican Party meeting Thursday night. “It’s time to get back in the fight,” Norton said.

Former Dahlonega Mayor Sam Norton announced his return to local politics at the Lumpkin County Republican Party meeting Thursday night. “It’s time to get back in the fight,” Norton said.

Past mayor says he’s ready to run again in next election

Keith Murden
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Former Dahlonega Mayor Sam Norton, who presided over City Hall for a four-year term spanning from November 2017 to November 2021, has officially announced a bid to return to his former role.
Attorneys’ arguments were heard by Senior Superior Court Judge G. Grant Brantley on Tuesday, March 18 at the Lumpkin County Justice Center on Riley Road.

Attorneys’ arguments were heard by Senior Superior Court Judge G. Grant Brantley on Tuesday, March 18 at the Lumpkin County Justice Center on Riley Road.

City and County clash in court over multi-year lawsuit

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The first and only hearing regarding the multi-year lawsuit between the City of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County finally occurred on Tuesday, March 18 in Lumpkin County Superior Court.
The Lumpkin County Parks & Rec Citizens Advisory Board met last week and discussed the options for field upgrade funding.

The Lumpkin County Parks & Rec Citizens Advisory Board met last week and discussed the options for field upgrade funding.

Parks & Rec field upgrade funding is debated

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A change of scope submitted by County staff received approval last week, clearing the way for state grant money to be used to renovate the four “clover leaf” ballfields at Yahoola Creek Park: Fields 7, 8, 9 and 10. Originally that $1.
Early voting for the March 18 Special Election will continue through Friday at 56 Short Street. Election Day voting will take place at the Lumpkin County Community Center at 365 Riley Road.

Early voting for the March 18 Special Election will continue through Friday at 56 Short Street. Election Day voting will take place at the Lumpkin County Community Center at 365 Riley Road.

School SPLOST sees low turnout in early voting

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
On March 18, Lumpkin voters will be asked to cast their votes in a special election to determine whether or not to continue the collection of E-SPLOST, a one penny sales used to raise funds for facility maintenance and provide technology and classroom resources for local students.
Assistant County Manager Rebecca Mincey and Commissioner Tucker Greene take a plunge into the icy cold waters of the Pinetree pool.

Assistant County Manager Rebecca Mincey and Commissioner Tucker Greene take a plunge into the icy cold waters of the Pinetree pool.

Pinetree Rec Center plunges into upcoming spring season

Keith Murden
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Officials at the Pinetree Recreation Center are hoping their first fundraiser, the Pinetree Plunge, will make a big splash in the community this Saturday.