By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R — Dahlonega) ATLANTA — After numerous lengthy committee meetings and passing 30 bills and resolutions in chamber, the Senate adjourned on Friday to complete our 25th legislative day. The days we have left remaining continue to diminish, but we made great progress on a number of important bills this week and […]
Read More »Qualifying for May 19 primary election ends
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — Qualifying for the May 19 General Primary election ended at noon today. The following is a list of all qualifiers. COUNTY Qualifying Sheriff Stacy Jarrard (Incumbent – Republican) Jack Jones (Republican) County Commission Chairman Chris Dockery (Incumbent – Republican) Board of Commissioner District 1 David Miller (Incumbent – Republican) Janet Barger […]
Read More »UPDATE candidate qualifying Day 4
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. The following is a list of candidates who have qualified to run for political offices at the county, state and federal levels through Thursday: COUNTY RACES Sheriff — Stacy Jarrard (I), Jack Jones County Commission Chairman — Chris Dockery (I) District 1 — County Commissioner David Miller (I) District 2 — Commissioner […]
Read More »UPDATE: Candidate qualifying Day 3
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. The following is a list of candidates who have qualified to run for political offices at the county, state and federal levels through Wednesday: COUNTY RACES Sheriff — Stacy Jarrard (I), Jack Jones County Commission Chairman — Chris Dockery (I) District 1 — County Commissioner David Miller (I) District 2 — Commissioner […]
Read More »Tanner receives endorsement from former governor
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Former Gov. Nathan Deal today endorsed Kevin Tanner for 9th District U.S. Congress. In making the announcement, Deal said, “Kevin is very special to my family and me. I first met Kevin when he was serving as Deputy Sheriff in Dawson County. Later on in his career he was elected to […]
Read More »Dahlonega-Lumpkin Chamber & Visitors Bureau receives inaugural TravelBlazer Award
PRESS RELEASE DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The Dahlonega-Lumpkin Chamber & Visitors Bureau has been honored with an inaugural TravelBlazer award by the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) at the Annual Winter Conference held Feb. 24-26, 2020 in Valdosta. The TravelBlazer award was created by GACVB Executive Director Jay Markwalter to recognize destination development […]
Read More »Lumpkin County candidate qualifying: Day 2
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. The following is a list of candidates who have qualified to run for political offices at the county, state and federal levels through Tuesday: COUNTY RACES Sheriff — Stacy Jarrard (I) County Commission Chairman — Chris Dockery (I) District 1 — County Commissioner David Miller (I) District 2 — Commissioner Bobby Mayfield […]
Read More »Council to vote on a resolution to maintain self-determination relating to local design standards
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The Dahlonega City Council will vote on a resolution proposed by Councilwiman JoAnne Taylor that expresses opposition to bills now in the Georgia General Assembly when it meets Monday March 2 at 6 p.m. City Hall,465 Riley Road. The bills prohibit local governments from adopting or enforcing ordinances that regulate building design […]
Read More »Update from the Gold Dome: Week 7
By: Sen. Steve Gooch (R — Dahlonega) This week, the Senate completed Legislative Days 17 through 21, meaning we are now officially past the halfway point of the 2020 session. In these 21 days, the Senate has addressed issues across the spectrum of policy areas including healthcare, public safety and foster care reform. Our state […]
Read More »DPH preparations for potential spread of COVID-19
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is working closely with the CDC, and state partners to prepare for a potential outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., including Georgia. The goal is to quickly identify cases of COVID-19 and take the appropriate public health action to reduce its spread and protect the general public. […]
Read More »Political candidate qualifying begins next week
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — Candidates for elected office will begin to officially file for their respective races Monday (March 2) as qualifying for dozens of Georgia positions opens ahead of the May 19 General Primary. Candidates will have until noon on Friday (March 6) to file their paperwork, after which many races are expected to […]
Read More »Smith Named NFCA National Pitcher of the Week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — University of North Georgia senior softball player Kylee Smith was named the NFCA National Pitcher of the Week Wednesday afternoon, the association announced. Smith, who is capturing her fourth NFCA weekly honor, was dominant in No. 9 North Georgia’s trip to Florida. The senior righty posted a 3-0 mark with three one-hit […]
Read More »Boggus will campaign for 9th District Congress
COMMERCE, Ga — Recently introduced Congressional Candidate Michael Boggus, who is running for Ninth District Congress in the state of Georgia, has established his campaign ideas upon the basis of family, ambition, and patriotism. Growing up in Gainesville, Michael has experienced firsthand the necessity of working in diligence and consistency to attain his financial and […]
Read More »Dist. 2 Commissioner Mayfield will run for re-election
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — Commissioner Bobby Mayfield has announced his intent to run for re-election to the Board of Commissioners District 2 Seat. He was elected in 2016 with an agenda of economic development along the highway 400 corridor. Since that time, the county has produced regulations that will ensure that any development on the […]
Read More »Commission Chairman Dockery will seek third term
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Lumpkin County Commission Chairman Chris Dockery today announced his intention to run for a third term. PRESS STATEMENT “After careful consideration and conversation with family and community members, I am announcing my candidacy for re-election as Chair of the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners. “I am truly humbled by the encouragement […]
Read More »Arnold first-inning grand slam ignites UNG offense
FLORENCE, S.C. – Jumping out to a 7-0 lead, the University of North Georgia baseball team hit four long balls, including two by Crews Taylor, to beat Francis Marion, 12-5, Saturday afternoon. The Nighthawks wasted no time getting on the scoreboard with a grand slam from Jake Arnold in the top half of the first. […]
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