DAHLONEGA – Lynn Cottrell donated $1 million for LED video boards at the baseball, soccer and softball fields at the University of North Georgia’s Athletic Complex. “This gift from Lynn Cottrell will significantly enhance our athletic complex and the experience of our student-athletes and fans,” UNG President Dr. Bonita Jacobs said. “The generosity of donors […]
Read More »Rep. Collins Op-Ed addresses rising tide of anti-Semitism
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an op-ed published in the Atlanta Jewish Times, Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) discusses the rising tide of anti-Semitism and his proposed legislation to help combat it. Sunday marks the one year anniversary of the shooting at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, the deadliest attack against the Jewish community in U.S. history. […]
Read More »Sutton nets 21 as UNG women rout UNC Pembroke 59-45
PEMBROKE, N.C. – Julianne Sutton finished with a game-high 21 points as the No. 12 University of North Georgia women’s basketball team closed out 2019 with a 59-45 win on the road at UNC Pembroke Saturday afternoon. Abbie Franklin got things started with an opening possession three pointer, but the Braves would score the next […]
Read More »UNG women’s soccer earns third seed in Southeast Regional
DAHLONEGA – The NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Committee announced the field of 56 teams for the 2019 NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship, and the No. 18 University of North Georgia women’s soccer team earned the No. 3 seed in the Southeast Region. The Nighthawks will battle sixth-seeded Mount Olive on Friday at 3 […]
Read More »Commissioners have a busy slate of meetings set for Tuesday
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Sandwiched in between a 3:30 p.m. special called meeting to discuss a special event alcohol license request by Iron Mountain Park to accommodate a New Year’s Eve celebration and a 5 p.m. public hearing to consider land use regulations applicable to the Gateway Corridor, the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will hold […]
Read More »No. 11 Nighthawks hold off No. 20 Carson-Newman 67-62
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — After trailing by four at the break, the No. 11 University of North Georgia women’s basketball team went on a 12-4 run to start the third quarter and made the lead hold up as they took down No. 20 Carson-Newman, 67-62, Saturday in the North Georgia Classic. The Nighthawks and Eagles traded […]
Read More »Lumpkin County man dies in officer involved shooting
Lumpkin County, Ga (November 20, 2019) – On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 1:24 pm, Lumpkin County 911 was contacted by Wylene Cheek, 66, who reported a domestic disturbance involving her […]
Read More »UNG women’s soccer beats Young Harris, advances to PBC semis
DAHLONEGA – A fifth-minute goal by Katey Derkay was all that was needed, but the No. 18 University of North Georgia women’s soccer team found the net twice more as they advanced to the Peach Belt Conference Tournament semifinals by downing Young Harris, 3-0, Tuesday night at the UNG Soccer Complex. Derkay fired two shots […]
Read More »Rep. Collins critical of IG Horowitz’s FISA report
“FISA’s original intent was to protect Americans from surveillance abuses, but this critical tool was abused for political gains ahead of the 2016 election. Those at the pinnacle of our national security community lost the objectivity they are required to exercise. I’m deeply concerned the report’s conclusion indicates there isn’t bias when that is so […]
Read More »BOC set to adopt Broadband Ready amendment to comp plan
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – A public hearing on the county’s 2017 comprehensive plan including a Broadband Ready Community Assessment and the 2019 character area map will be on the agenda when the Board of Commissioners meets Tuesday (Nov. 19) at 5:15 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 99 Courthouse Hill. Adopting the comprehensive plan amendment will […]
Read More »Congress passes Collins’ expanded health care coverage bill
WASHINGTON — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3224, the Deborah Sampson Act, which includes the Newborn Care Improvement Act. “Women serving in the armed forces put their lives on the line to defend our freedom, and the very least we can do is ensure these service members and their […]
Read More »Hill’s buzzer beater sinks Nighthawks 87-85
FLORENCE, S.C. – Darnell Snyers finished with a game-high 22 points, but Francis Marion’s Winston Hill hit a 10-foot jumper with two seconds left to push the Patriots past the University of North Georgia men’s basketball team, 87-85, Thursday night. Josh Cottrell scored the first nine points for UNG, all from behind the arc to […]
Read More »Rep. Collins receives Advocate of Hope Award
WASHINGTON—Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest outreach to prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, presented the 2019 Charles Colson Advocate of Hope Award to Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) for their work on the FIRST STEP Act and its eventual passage in December of […]
Read More »GBI investigates officer involved shooting in Lumpkin County
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — According to a tweet today (Nov. 20) the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked to investigate an officer involved shooting that took place around 2:30 p.m. The GBI has released no other information in the case and efforts to reach Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard have been unsuccessful. However, Jarrard […]
Read More »Flood watch in effect in north central and northeast Georgia
A flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service in Peachtree Corners at 4:06 a.m. today through 8 p.m for north central and northeast Georgia, including the counties of Dawson, Lumpkin and White counties as well as Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Chatooga, Gordon, Pickens, Floyd, Barrow, Cherokee, Forsyth, Hall, […]
Read More »UNG women’s soccer fights to draw with No. 4 Flagler
DAHLONEGA – A non-stop affair ended with a draw as the No. 20 University of North Georgia women’s soccer team drew with Flagler, 2-2, Saturday afternoon at the UNG Soccer Complex. Flagler broke through first as Sara Sandberg chipped a shot over Morgan Ramby’s diving attempt to put the Saints up, 1-0. North Georgia answered […]
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