The Board of Education has authorized a special election on March 18, 2025 to decide whether a one percent Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax will replace the current expiring tax.

Sharon Hall passed away in her sleep Sunday night. The popular and longtime Nugget staff writer had a reputation for using her reporting talents to promote local non-profits.

ABOVE: This year, Santa and Mrs. Claus provided just the right amount of holiday magic to illuminate the lights on the tree in front of the Visitors Center and all around the downtown Dahlonega area. BELOW: Bells and Whistles perform at the lighting of the Festival of Tress in Hancock Park.

Ashley Letendre has taught second, third, fourth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades. This is her first Teacher of the Year win.

Barn Hill Tree Farm in Dahlonega is participating in the annual Trees for Troops charity program for the second year in a row. Pictured from left are Ed and Linda Mannino with their son, Matthew.

Local residents salute the Blue Ridge Rifles and the cadets from the University of North Georgia during last week’s Veterans Day parade in Dahlonega. (Photo by John Bynum)

Lumpkin’s voter turnout came in at 76.71 percent in this election.

The 2024 edition of the Best Of Lumpkin is in this week’s newspaper.

Race for a Reason runners and rollers head out on a recent jog through Yahoola Creek Park as Shari Carpani, seated on left, gets a boost from her running mates, Ben Paddick and David Tate, while Nathan Valencia, seated on right, and James Daniel keep things rolling.

LEFT: Dahlonega couple Jimmy and Cheryl Berry have been chosen as King and Queen of the 70th annual Gold Rush Days Festival. RIGHT: Jeremiah’s Place Executive Director Kerri Johnson is all smiles following her selection as the 2024 Gold Rush Grand Marshal.