DAHLONEGA, Ga. – In light of the COVID-19 impact on the local economy, City Council unanimously approved a series of recommended adjustments to the city’s FY’20 budget during Monday’s called meeting and work session. The adjustments call for a reduction in projected revenue of approximately $2.5 million over six months. Each is subject to further […]
Read More »Tax Commissioners Office now open to in-person title transfers
PRESS RELEASE LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. –The Lumpkin County Tax Commissioner’s Office will reopen for limited in-person visits on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Only individuals who need to complete title transfers will be served. Please continue to process all other transactions on line. The Tax Commissioner’s Office hours are 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through […]
Read More »NGHS reports 111 COVID-19 cases
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) which operates hospitals in Gainesville, Dahlonega, Braselton and Winder, has released data about its COVID-19 cases. Monday afternoon, NGHS reported that 15 deaths have occurred and 111 COVID-19 patients had been treated. While this information is shared with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) each day, […]
Read More »Sheriff’s Office blood drive set Friday
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — Some consequences of COVID-19 are readily apparent. Twice a day the Georgia Department of Health reports how many people have contracted the disease, how many have been hospitalized and how many have died. But some consequences are not as apparent. For example, health experts say the pandemic has led to thousands […]
Read More »CORRECTION: Board of Commissioners meeting is today
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners meeting is scheduled for today (April 21) and not Monday as originally reported. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Read More »Lumpkin County woman charged with battery
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – A 53-year-old Lumpkin County woman was arrested last week on charges of simple assault, simple battery and two counts of cruelty to children in the third degree, following an altercation with her daughter at 780 King Richard Court in Murrayville. Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office deputy Kyle Kupari and Sgt. Rebecca Nix […]
Read More »Lumpkin County School System employee tested positive for COVID-19
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Lumpkin County School Superintendent Dr. Rob Brown issued a press release Friday (Apr. 14) that states: “We were informed this afternoon that a Lumpkin County School System Employee tested positive for COVID-19. The employee last worked in a school on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, assisting with the meal service program. In […]
Read More »COVID-19 will have a major impact on Board of Commissioners agenda items
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – The COVID-19 pandemic will impact a number of issues the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will decide when they meet in a voting session Tuesday (April 21) at 6 p.m. in the Administration Building. That meeting will be preceded by a public hearing at 5:15 p.m. on abandonment of George Avery […]
Read More »Dahlonega City Council meeting Monday
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Utility billing late fees and disconnection of services will be an important topic for discussion when the Dahlonega City Council meets in and combined work session and called meeting Monday (April 20) at 4 p.m. at City Hall. Financial Director Melody Marlow reports that calls and emails have increased from customers requesting […]
Read More »Tornado warning for Lumpkin County
Tornado Warning Tornado Warning issued April 13 at 1:07AM EDT until April 13 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a * Tornado Warning for… Lumpkin County Southern Gilmer County in north central Georgia… Northwestern Dawson County in north central Georgia… East central Gordon County […]
Read More »Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — The National Weather Service at Peachtree City issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north and central Georgia at 5 a.m. Sunday (April 12). There is an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes, across much of north and central Georgia this afternoon through early Monday morning, with a moderate risk for […]
Read More »Dahlonega supports Gov. Kemp’s extension of shelter in place order
PRESS RELEASE DAHLONEGA, Ga., –– During his 4:00 p.m. press conference on April 8, Governor Brian Kemp announced he was extending Georgia’s state of emergency declaration through May 13, and extended his original statewide shelter-in-place order set to expire on April 13 through April 30. The public health state of emergency declaration helps ensure that the state […]
Read More »Lumpkin Co. Deputy who contracted coronavirus may return next week
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard said Thursday (April 9) the deputy who was confirmed with COVID-19 is doing fine and could be back to work as early as next week. “He’s doing well,” Jarrard said. “He was first diagnosed with strep throat but he had a cough that wouldn’t go away […]
Read More »Severe thunderstorm watch in effect
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Lumpkin, White, Habersham, Rabun, Towns, Union, Fannin and Gilmer counties. Damaging winds up to 70 miles per hour can be experienced along with large hail of up to 2 inches and isolated tornado. At 4:25 a.m., White County Public Safety […]
Read More »Counties request governor to close state parks in their counties
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Chris Dockery is one of a dozen North Georgia county commission chairmen who signed a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp requesting that all state parks in their counties be closed in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The letter reads, “As County Commissioners in North Georgia, we are writing to request that […]
Read More »City Council teleconference set Monday
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The City of Dahlonega will hold a work session Monday, April 6 at 6 p.m. Due to recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control during the Coronavirus crisis, this meeting will be conducted via teleconference. The public is invited to connect to the teleconference by calling 1 646 558 8656 then dialing […]
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