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

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

Letendre named top teacher at Long Branch

Keith Murden
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Third grade teacher Ashley Letendre has been named the 2025 Teacher of the Year representing Long Branch Elementary School. Letendre brings to the table a combined 17 years of elementary and middle school teaching expertise, including in other states with significantly larger school systems.
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.

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.

Tree farm in Dahlonega is branching out

Keith Murden
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Giving back to the men and women of the U.S. military is a priority for local husband and wife entrepreneurs Ed and Linda Mannino.
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)

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)

The Nugget salutes Veterans in special section

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
A star-spangled salute is in order for Dahlonega’s veterans this week. Your hometown newspaper is joining with local businesses and organizations to salute the contributions and sacrifices of Lumpkin County residents who have proudly served their country in the Armed Forces!
Lumpkin’s voter turnout came in at 76.71 percent in this election.

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

Majority of Lumpkin voters choose Trump and say “yes” to proposed amendments

Keith Murden
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Voters have let their voices be heard in Election 2024.  According to unofficial results posted online at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Lumpkin County has overwhelmingly chosen Republican candidate Donald Trump for President of the United States and incumbent Rich McCormick for the U.S.
The 2024 edition of the Best Of Lumpkin is in this week’s newspaper.

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

Best Of Lumpkin section available now

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
It’s back, Dahlonega!  The annual Best of Lumpkin awards have been handed out.   From doctors to lawyers, bike mechanics to bartenders, the readers have spoken once again and The Nugget has listened.
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.

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.

ConnectAbility group races for a reason

Matt Aiken
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
It’s Monday evening and James Daniel is the front runner in an informal 5K jog through Yahoola Creek Park. But he’s not in the lead. That position belongs to his running-rolling partner Nathan Valencia.
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.

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.

Gold Rush royalty ready to lead 70th anniversary fest

Keith Murden
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Kerri Johnson, Executive Director of local transitional housing community Jeremiah’s Place, has been selected as the Grand Marshal of the 2024 Gold Rush Days Festival, while local residents Jimmy and Cheryl Berry have been chosen as King and Queen.
Consolidated Gold Mine employees (from left) Mike Clark, Dathan Harbert and Jamie Shedd are all set for the 70th Gold Rush Days Festival.

Consolidated Gold Mine employees (from left) Mike Clark, Dathan Harbert and Jamie Shedd are all set for the 70th Gold Rush Days Festival.

Consolidated Mine to send gold to Capitol Dome

Keith Murden
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Another cornerstone of the local gold-mining tourism industry has joined in on the effort to re-gild the State Capitol Dome in Atlanta this year.
Lumpkin County High School’s Class of 2024 scored an average cumulative score of 1076 on the SAT exam this year, with a Reading & Writing average of 557 and a Math average of 519.

Lumpkin County High School’s Class of 2024 scored an average cumulative score of 1076 on the SAT exam this year, with a Reading & Writing average of 557 and a Math average of 519.

Local high school students achieve strong SAT results

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
By Keith Murden & Dave Williams / The Nugget & Capitol Beat  -------------------------The results are in, and the Lumpkin County School System has placed second in SAT scores out of the 14 counties in the Pioneer RESA region.
Pictured, from left, Animal Control Technicians Jeannie Knight and Tony Ashe, Animal Shelter Manager Wayne Marshall and River Flow Drive resident Melissa Bouchez are all in a more relaxed mood after rescuing a puppy from a nearby drainage pipe.

Pictured, from left, Animal Control Technicians Jeannie Knight and Tony Ashe, Animal Shelter Manager Wayne Marshall and River Flow Drive resident Melissa Bouchez are all in a more relaxed mood after rescuing a puppy from a nearby drainage pipe.

It’s a wild life for Lumpkin animal control department

Keith Murden
Thursday, September 26, 2024
A chance meeting between Nugget Office Manager Chauna Utterback and another concerned citizen on River Flow Drive led to the rescue of five adorable puppies by Lumpkin County Animal Control last week.