• Two homes destroyed in Mountain View Campground fire

    LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – It took more than three hours and fire units from Lumpkin, White and Union counties to subdue a structure fire at two homes in Mountain View Campground just north of Turner’s Corner last night (Oct. 17). Lumpkin County Fire Chief David Wimpy said both homes were destroyed but no injuries were […]

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  • More UNG records fall at LeeAnn Noble Memorial tournament

    DAHLONEGA – Every program scoring record fell Tuesday as the University of North Georgia women’s golf team shot their lowest 18 and 36 hole scores in program history on their way to a runner-up finish at the LeeAnn Noble Memorial at Achasta Golf Club. Senior Megan Sabol also shattered the 18 and 36 hole individual […]

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  • No. 20 UNG women’s soccer beats Braves, 2-1

    DAHLONEGA – Dani Shartouny scored off a corner kick, providing the No. 20 University of North Georgia women’s soccer team with the game-winner in a 2-1 win over UNC Pembroke Saturday afternoon at the UNG Soccer Complex. North Georgia struck the scoreboard first as Abbie Crane found Katey Derkay in the middle of the penalty […]

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  • UNG men’s soccer snaps four-game losing skid

    CENTRAL, S.C. — A brace from Jack Newhouse in the second half was the difference as the University of North Georgia men’s soccer team snapped a four-match losing skid with a 4-2 win over Southern Wesleyan Wednesday night. Donovan Odier got North Georgia on the board first in the 11th minute, taking a pass from […]

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  • Amicalola EMC presents Lumpkin County Development Authority a check for $20,000

    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. […]

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  • Antifa threatens to disrupt American Patriot rally in Dahlonega

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    DAHLONEGA, Ga – Hundreds of local, state and federal law enforcement officers are bracing for the possibility of a violent confrontation during the American Patriot Rally to support President Donald Trump on Saturday, Sept. 14. Chester Doles, a man who reportedly has ties to several white supremacist organizations received the original permit for the event. […]

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  • Georgia State Patrol urges safe driving during Labor Day Weekend

    ATLANTA — The Georgia State Patrol is reminding motorists to practice safe driving habits as they travel throughout the state this Labor Day weekend. “Troopers and Motor Carrier Officers will be on patrol in full force for the upcoming 78-hour Labor Day holiday travel period this weekend,” said Colonel Mark W. McDonough, commissioner of the […]

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  • Rep. Collins demands more answers from Corps of Engineers

    GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.), Jody Hice (R-Ga.), Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), Rick Allen (R-Ga.) and Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) sent a second letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) demanding a more thorough explanation on the anticipated cost increase for dock and facility permits. On June […]

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  • Commissioners to approve roads to be resurfaced in 2020 Tuesday

    DAHLONEGA, Ga. –The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners is expected to review and approve the list of roads to be resurfaced for the FY 2020 paving season when they meet in a voting session Tuesday at 6 p.m. Each year staff scores several roads to rank the roads for resurfacing. The higher a road scores, […]

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  • Rep. Collins attends Georgia’s business launch pad

    ALPHARETTA, Ga.  — Yesterday, Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) visited Digital Ignition, Georgia’s newest business launching pad and official Blockchain, AI, IoT, and innovation incubator of the Forward Forsyth Partnership. During his visit, Collins participated in a roundtable with area tech leaders to discuss issues ranging from intellectual property and workforce development to procurement and finance […]

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  • Deputies make multiple arrests at Silverwood Drive home

    DAHLONEGA, GA. – An attempt by Lumpkin County Sheriff’s deputies, Hall County deputies  and agents with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office to serve warrants on Justin Brister at 44 Silverwood Drive Wednesday ended in the arrest of Brister and six other individuals. Brister had multiple warrants out of Hall and Lumpkin counties. When officers […]

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  • Renee VanHorn Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

    INDIANAPOLIS – A record 585 female college athletes have been nominated by NCAA member schools for the 2019 NCAA Woman of the Year award, and former University of North Georgia women’s soccer player Renee VanHorn is one of the athletes. A senior from Marietta, Georgia, VanHorn graduated in the Spring of 2019 with a degree […]

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  • Commissioners to hear department budget requests Friday

    DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Lumpkin County Government will kick off the 2020 budgeting process Friday (June 28) at 9 a.m. when department directors present their budget requests to county commissioners. The departments that will present on Friday include the Airport Authority, Coroner, Animal Shelter, Elections, Parks and Recreation, Tax Assessor, Planning Department, County Manager and Extension […]

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  • K9 Diesel aids in locating and apprehending fleeing suspect

    DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Diesel helped deputies apprehend Joshua Tharp last week and confiscate a quantity of methamphetamine, counterfeit $100 bills and a weapon after a high-speed chase on Cleveland Highway and Mt. Zion Church Road. Deputy Damon Nix spotted Tharp’s Chrysler Sebring. The tag reader system identified the owner as […]

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  • UNG lands three on All-Region track and field team

    NEW ORLEANS – Three University of North Georgia athletes have earned a spot on the 2019 U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Region team. Imani Arnold earned all-region honors in the 800 meter race after finishing fourth at the Peach Belt Conference Championships. Bree Hammond was named All-Region in the steeplechase […]

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  • Sorrells is the new head football coach at Lumpkin County

    DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The search for a new head football coach at Lumpkin County High School is over. LCHS Athletic Director Nicky Jenkins confirmed today that Caleb Sorrells will take the helm for the Indians immediately. “He started full time today,” Jenkins said. “He’s met all the kids and right now he’s on lunch duty.” […]

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