LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – The first time he campaigned for Lumpkin County Sheriff in 2008, Stacy Jarrard promised to turn the agency into one of the most professional sheriff’s offices in Georgia. Thirteen months later, Lumpkin County became only the 13th sheriff’s office to achieve state certification. Promise made. Promise kept. Now, Jarrard is seeking […]
Read More »Lumpkin County schools on 2-hour delay Tuesday
Due to potentially dangerous road conditions, Lumpkin County Schools will operate on a 2 hour delay on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. This delay will give our bus drivers, parents, and staff an opportunity to travel with the benefit of daylight.
Read More »Flood watch in effect for much of north Georgia
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – A flood watch remains in effect today (Mon Feb 10) through Tuesday evening for much of north Georgia, including the following counties:Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-White-Floyd-Bartow-Cherokee-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Clayton-Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome, Cartersville, Gainesville, Marietta, Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Athens, Carrollton, Douglasville, East Point, Decatur and Conyers.
Read More »UNG women spoil UNC Pembroke upset bid, 66-62
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Down 16 points with 7:33 to play, the No. 17 University of North Georgia women’s basketball team finished the game on a 28-8 run to defeat UNC Pembroke, 66-62, Saturday afternoon in the Convocation Center. The Braves took advantage of a 25-10 second quarter where the Nighthawks went 1-for-9 from the floor […]
Read More »Budget impasse in Atlanta, road impasse in Lumpkin County Saturday
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — With the state’s legislative calendar suspended due to a budget impasse between lawmakers and Gov. Brian Kemp last week, there was little to report when State Rep. Kevin Tanner held his weekly town hall at the Wagon Wheel restaurant. Although the meeting lasted only one hour, it was long enough for […]
Read More »UNC Pembroke races past Nighthawks, 81-65
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — No. 23 UNC Pembroke shot over 60 percent from the floor in the first half as they were able to fend off the University of North Georgia men’s basketball team with an 81-65 win Saturday afternoon. The Braves jumped out to a 24-10 lead early in the opening half, but the game […]
Read More »UNG women rally past Georgia Southwestern, 74-56
DAHLONEGA — Abby Hubert surpassed the 1,000 career point mark as the No. 17 University of North Georgia women’s basketball team bounced back with a 74-56 win over Georgia Southwestern Wednesday night. GSW held the first leads of the contest at 2-0 and 4-2, but UNG went on a quick 6-0 run to take the […]
Read More »2-hour delay in school openings today
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — Lumpkin County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay today (Feb. 7) due to the torrential rains that hit north Georgia yesterday.
Read More »BOC discusses 2nd Amendment Sanctuary resolution
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners discussed joining a growing number of Georgia counties in adopting a Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution during Tuesday’s work session. A vote is expected at the next regular meeting. The movement to declare sanctuary counties started in Virginia when Gov. Ralph Northam introduced a package of […]
Read More »Conway named PBC Freshman of the Week
AUGUSTA, Ga. – University of North Georgia baseball player Tim Conway was named the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced Tuesday morning. Conway began his collegiate career by hitting .417 with five RBIs in a three-game sweep of Auburn-Montgomery. The outfielder from Decatur, Georgia, collected hits in all three games, […]
Read More »Nettles earns third straight Athlete of the Month
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – University of North Georgia junior Kimberlee Nettles earned the Southern Conference Smallbore Athlete of the Month Award for the month of January, the league office announced Tuesday morning. Nettles led the No. 20 Nighthawks once again in smallbore during the month of January. The Waycross, Georgia, native opened the month by shooting […]
Read More »Sen. Gooch: Week 3 in Ga. General Assembly
By: Sen. Gooch (R — Dahlonega) This week the Georgia General Assembly had a full week, meeting for five legislative days with plenty of committee work in between. Overall, this was a successful week for the Senate, as we saw another important bill receive passage in our chamber. While last week legislators were focused squarely […]
Read More »Wade expected to join race for state representative
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Longtime Dawson County Board of Education member Will Wade said he is finalizing plans to run for District 9 State Representative. He is expected to make an official announcement this week. Wade is senior vice president and marketing executive at Southern Bank & Trust and a member of the school board […]
Read More »UNG closes out Gulf Shores tourney with twin wins
GULF SHORES, Ala. – The No. 16 University of North Georgia softball team wrapped up the opening weekend of play with two wins at the Gulf Shores Invitational, defeating West Alabama, 8-3, before downing Mississippi College, 3-0, Sunday. GAME ONE West Alabama jumped out to a 2-0 lead, scoring on back-to-back RBI base hits in […]
Read More »UNG baseball sweeps Auburn Montgomery
DAHLONEGA – The No. 20 University of North Georgia baseball team scored 16 unanswered runs as they finished off the season-opening sweep of Auburn Montgomery, 16-3, Sunday afternoon at Bob Stein Stadium at Cottrell Park. The Warhawks got started quickly with a first inning three run homer by Corey Armstrong, but from that point, UNG […]
Read More »UNG wins baseball season opener, 12-5
DAHLONEGA – A six-run second inning was ultimately the difference as the No. 20 University of North Georgia baseball team put up 12 runs in a season opening 12-5 win over Auburn Montgomery Friday night at Bob Stein Stadium at Cottrell Park. The Nighthawks loaded the bases immediately in the bottom of the second inning […]
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