DAHLONEGA, Ga. – A joint investigation conducted by the sheriff’s offices in Lumpkin and Hall counties has led to the arrest of three Hall County residents suspected of thefts from parked cars in both counties. Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrard said most of the thefts took place in the late night, early morning hours and […]
Read More »Bizarre Tale of Kidnap, Rape, Turns Out to be a Hoax
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — A bizarre tale told by a 23-year-old Gainesville woman of being held against her will, molested and raped last week turned out to be a hoax and Phoebe Rena Cates was arrested and charged with making a false report and giving false inoformation to police. The incident started when deputies from the […]
Read More »Public Safety Radio Communications was Hot Topic at Lumpkin County Commissioner Work Session
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Lumpkin County commissioners and officials with the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office spent much of Tuesday’s work session in a discussion about how to provide public safety personnel with adequate radio service. 9-1-1 Communications Director Mike Stapleton said, “Our problem is when you get to the northern end of the county, there are […]
Read More »McCrary and Hoover Lift Nighthawks To Win Over Lynn, 5-4
McCrary and Hoover Lift Nighthawks To Win Over Lynn, 5-4 2/19/2017 | Baseball | Box Score DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Fueled by a strong pitching performance from Daniel McCrary and perfect day from the plate from Connor Hoover, the No. 27 University of North Georgia baseball team posted a 5-4 win over Lynn on Sunday afternoon […]
Read More »KKK Sign Atop Dahlonega Business Draws Protest
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Dozens of protesters gathered on Main Street in Dahlonega Thursday morning after a Ku Klux Klan sign, along with a Klan flag and Confederate battle flag appeared overnight atop of one of the downtown businesses. Lt. Chris Pfrogner of the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office said the business owner didn’t know who placed […]
Read More »Cantrell Scores 1,000th Career Point; Men’s Basketball Edges Out Montevallo in 83-82 Thriller
Cantrell Scores 1,000th Career Point; Men’s Basketball Edges Out Montevallo in 83-82 Thriller 2/15/2017 | Men’s Basketball | Box Score DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Wednesday night’s match up of the top two teams in the Peach Belt Conference Western Division lived up to the billing as the University of North Georgia men’s basketball team edged out […]
Read More »Ariemma elected to Dahlonega city council, Larson reelected
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – John Ariemma defeated John Anthony “Tony” Owens by a narrow of margin, 387-371 to win the Post 4 seat on the Dahlonega City Council Tuesday. In the only other contested city council race, incumbent Ron Larson outpolled Dewey Moye 457 to 300 to retain his Post 6 seat on the council. Incumbent […]
Read More »UNG women’s soccer earns Academic Award
DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia women’s soccer team has earned the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for the 2018-19 season. The Nighthawks sported a 3.54 grade point average last season, putting them amongst the 644 women’s teams to be honored by the association. UNG was one of eight Peach Belt teams to […]
Read More »10 UNG softballers named All-American Scholar Athletes
DAHLONEGA – The University of North Georgia softball team had 10 players named 2018-19 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes, as announced by the national office Friday. Kristen Adkins, Bria Bush, Laken Chambers, Katie Collins, Abbie Crawford, Jordan Deep, Kelly Kahlert, Marley Stowers. Brooke Wakenigg and Harlee Williams were the Nighthawks that earned the recognition. 65 players from […]
Read More »Dahlonega man charged with rape, child molestation
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Jonathan Black was arrested by Lumpkin County deputies last week and charged with statutory rape and aggravated child molestation. White County deputies were called to the home of Robert Kirk in reference to their 15-year-old daughter. Parents reported she had run away earlier that day. The daughter was quickly located and returned […]
Read More »Doles calls for peaceful Trump rally Sept. 14
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – “There will not be one single word about recruiting for any organization,” he said. “It’s simple. This is all about a tribute to President Donald Trump. We’re going to sing the National Anthem, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and have a moment of silence for former Hall County Deputy Nicholas Blane Dixon.” […]
Read More »UNG men’s soccer team tabbed third in PBC poll
AUGUSTA, Ga. – – The University of North Georgia men’s soccer team was picked to finish in third place for the third consecutive year as announced by the league office Tuesday afternoon. North Georgia finished in the top three in the PBC standings for the third year in a row in 2018, finishing with a […]
Read More »Qualifying is under way in Dahlonega city council races
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Qualifying for Posts 4, 5 and 6 on the Dahlonega City Council started Monday and will continue through Friday. First-day qualifiers include incumbent Post 5 Councilwoman JoAnne Taylor and Tony Owens who qualified in Post 4. Ron Larson qualified for reelection to Post 6. To qualify to run for city council in […]
Read More »Two Lumpkin County residents charged with sale of methamphetamine
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT OFFICE PRESS RELEASE DAHLONEGA, Ga. On Thursday, August 15, 2019, following a 3-month long investigation, Members of the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office along with Agents of the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) executed two search warrants in Lumpkin County. ATF Agents and the Georgia Department of Corrections also assisted in […]
Read More »Dahlonega City Council has busy agenda when it meets today
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The Dahlonega City Council will have a full slate of agenda items when it meets at 6 p.m. today at City Hall, 465 Riley Road. The meeting will begin with a public hearing on a request to modify text in the ordinance relative to off-street parking, loading and access requirements. Council will […]
Read More »Forestry Commission warning: Be alert for wildfires
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – – Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) warns that everyone needs to be alert for wildfires, especially during hot, dry, summer weather. A recent press release states that hot weather and little to no rain means that the forest is dry, creating higher fire danger and the increasing risk of unwanted wildfire. Please stay […]
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