A new bridge is in the works for Highway 60.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Lumpkin residents packed the gallery of the Commissioners Board Room last Tuesday afternoon for a lengthy hearing on proposed revisions to the County’s land use and development regulations.

Eventual race winner Matt Bird (left) leads the pack away from the starting line of the Wimpy Mile on Saturday morning. Despite a cold, steady rain, participants showed up in impressive numbers for the fourth-annual charity event. (Photo by John Bynum)

Kim Pyron said they create a place for folks to “come and relax, leave the mundane at the door, and celebrate yourself.”