• Chamber of Commerce Presents Community Visioning Plan

    DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – After 18 months of gathering public input via town hall meetings, focus groups, an on-line survey, the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce unveiled an economic development vision and implementation plan to more than 100 eager members of the community Thursday at the Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation Department. The Chamber contracted with […]

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  • Dawson County Man (Almost) Got Away With It

    DAHLONEGA, Ga. – A bad day in the life of a Dawson County man would make a good feature on the Investigation Discovery TV program “I Almost Got Away With It.” George Galbreath, 54 of 7345 Anderson Lake Road, was parked in the parking lot of Hickory Grove CME Church on Old Dahlonega Highway about […]

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  • Council to Vote in Intergovernmental Agreement Today

    DAHLONEGA, Ga. — An intergovernmental agreement between the City of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County to conduct municipal elections, departmental reports and consideration of alcohol beverage permits will highlight Monday’s meeting ot the Dahlonega City Council at 6 p.m. Council will hear reports from the Historic Preservation Commission, the Planning & Zoning Department, Code Enforcement, Finance […]

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  • Commissioners to Meet in Work Session Tuesday

    DAHLONEGA — Sheriff Stacy Jarrard will request the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners approve a budget amendment of $36,700 for his office due to the disbandment of the Special Services Division when the Board meets in a work session Tuesday, April 4 at 4 p.m. in the Administration Building Boardroom, 99 Courthouse Hill. Special Services, […]

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  • Several law enforcement agencies combine in drug bust

    CLERMONT, Ga. — The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, Hall County Multi Agency Narcotics Squad (MANS), and Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) combined forces in a drug investigation and arrest that took more than $61,000 worth of methamphetamine off the street Wednesday. Justin Pacer Smith, 44, was arrested at his home on Fieldstone Court in Clermont. […]

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  • Lumpkin County Commission work session set Tuesday 4 p.m.

    DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Planning Director Bruce Georgia will present an update on the draft Gateway Corridor Regulations and Design Guidelines during the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners work session Tuesday (Nov. 5) at 4 p.m. County Manager Stan Kelley will read a proclamation designating September as Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month in Georgia. Commissioners […]

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  • Zombies, dinosaurs, witches haunt historic Dahlonega Square

    DAHLONEGA, Ga. – On All Hallows Eve, they roamed among us. The walking dead came to life. Zombies, swamp monsters witches and man-eating dinosaurs crept down the streets of historic old Dahlonega. Terrifying towns people all around the square. In fear of their very lives, mere mortal humans willingly surrendered candy and other goodies on […]

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  • No. 20 NGU women’s soccer shuts out Georgia College

    MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – A penalty kick goal late in the first half was all that was needed but the No. 20 University of North Georgia women’s soccer team added three more in the second half to beat Georgia College, 4-0, Wednesday. In the 43rd minute, Katey Derkay was fouled in the box as she tried […]

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  • GFC warns high fire danger impacts outdoor burning

    NEWS RELEASE ATLANTA — Though burning leaf piles and campfires are hallmarks of fall, Georgia’s current drought is impacting decisions to burn outdoors. The Georgia Forestry Commission is urging everyone to follow established procedures and exercise extreme caution when using fire outside. “There’s a five step fire danger system used nationally, and right now Georgia […]

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  • Florida woman charged in accident that killed her children

    LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga — A Florida woman was arrested last week, one month after a single-vehicle accident that killed her two young children. Tiffany Rena Grubb, 24, of West Palm Beach, Fla., has been charged with vehicular homicide and DUI. The accident occurred Aug. 22 at the intersection of Ga. 400 and Whelchel Road. According […]

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  • “American Patriot Rally” scheduled for Saturday

    DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Residents of this picturesque little town (population 6,884) usually welcome visitors. But not so much Saturday. Better known for its hospitality and charming Christmas celebrations than politics – Dahlonega is bracing for what is billed as an “American Patriot Rally.” It’s a rally that many city officials fear could spark violence. The […]

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  • Rep. Collins has words of praise for retiring Sen. Isakson

    GAINESVILLE, Ga — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) released the following statement after Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) announced he will resign from the U.S. Senate at the end of 2019 after 40 years of public service. “Johnny Isakson has been a standard of public service and statesmanship for decades in Georgia. He’s always drawn on his […]

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  • Rep. Collins hosts symposium on mental health resources

    GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) hosted a symposium at Lanier Technical College Wednesday to explore mental health resources for first responders. In 2018, at least 159 first responders nationwide died from suicide — nearly 10% more than the total number of line-of-duty deaths resulting from causes such as assault, vehicle accidents, heart attacks, and […]

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  • UNG’s VanHorn Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

    INDIANAPOLIS — Former University of North Georgia women’s soccer player Renee VanHorn was selected as the Peach Belt Conference’s nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year, it was announced on Tuesday. The women’s soccer player from Marietta, Georgia, emerged from the field of nine PBC players who were among the initial list of 585 […]

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  • Lumpkin County BOC work session scheduled Tuesday

    DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Finance Director Allison Martin will present the proposed 2020 budget when the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meets in a work session at 4 p.m. Tuesday (June 4) in the Lumpkin County Administration Building. A representative from Mauldin and Jenkins will present the 2018 audit to commissioners who need to approve the […]

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