DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – Amicalola President/CEO Todd Payne presented the Development Authority of Lumpkin County a check for $20,000 during the authority’s monthly meeting today (Sept. 24).

Payne said since 2010 the non-profit company has given more than $1 million to a scholarship fund for high school seniors in Lumpkin, Dawson, Cherokee, Pickens and Gilmer counties. Amicalola also gives about $50,000 a year to fire departments they serve and $50,000 a year to teacher grants.

“This year, we had a little extra money and that is why we’re here,” he said.  “We’ve got a check here for $20,000 for the Development Authority of Lumpkin County. We’re glad to be able to help.”

The authority approved the financial report as read by Director Rebecca Shirley.

County Commissioner David Miller said the Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the controversial 4,300-acre Iron Mountain Park at 6 p.m. on Oct. 1

Chamber of Commerce President Robb Nichols reminded everyone the Community Helping Place Gold Party is scheduled for Friday (Sept. 27) from 6-10 p.m. at the Blue Mountain Vineyards. The event helps CHP raise funds needed to provide services throughout the year.

On Sept. 28-29 — The Six Gap Century’s ultra-challenging route takes cyclists  up and down six of the steepest climbs in the North Georgia Mountains. The 104-mile course takes cyclists on a vertical climb of more than 11,200 feet. The Three Gap Fifty’s alternative route offers half the gaps over a course of 58 miles.

On Monday, Oct. 28 there will be a candidate forum for the three city council seats that are being contested at 5 p.m. in the Parks and Recreation Department.

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