DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The Lumpkin County Republican Party will host a debate Feb. 11 featuring at least three candidates who will attempt to become state GOP Chairman. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the Lumpkin County Park and Recreation Building’s Heritage Room. Among those expected to participate are John Watson, former […]
Read More »Schools in Lumpkin, White and Dawson Closed Today
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Schools in Dawson, Lumpkin and White counties will be closed today. Ice remains on many secondary roads and ares school superintendents have decided to close schools today rather than risk hazardous travel for studentgs. In White County, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Wilson said the day will be utilized as a teacher work day. […]
Read More »Lumpkin Republicans Celebrate Inauguration Day
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — As President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady celebrated his inauguration by attending glitzy, formal balls in Washington, D.C., the “people” he pledged to return the government were no less celebratory, just a little less formal. Lumpkin County Republicans partied the way southerners are inclined to do, with good fellowship and […]
Read More »Georgia General Assembly Back in Session
ATLANTA — The Georgia General Assembly convened today. Legislators say there is a long list of issues to consider, including how to proceed following President-elect Donald Trump’s repeal of the Affordable Care Act, regional transportation planning, expansion of the medical marijuana bill and a renewed effort by Gov. Deal to pass an altered version of […]
Read More »Lumpkin Co. Group to Protest on Inauguration Day
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The sights, sounds and spirit of Christmas that blanketed Dahlonega’s Historic Square last month could soon be replaced by angry protest signs and a more confrontational spirit when the North Georgia Adhoc Committee to Stop Trump demonstrates there during Friday’s inauguration of Donald J.Trump as America’s 45th president. Lumpkin County’s Frank Gilkeson, […]
Read More »Sheriff Jarrard, Georgia Sheriff’s Association Oppose Expanding State’s Medical Marijuana Laws
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Georgia lawmakers rejected an expansion of state law that would permit a limited form of medical marijuana last year, but determined lawmakers like State Reps. Allen Peake, R-Macon and Renee Unterman, R-Buford may be tempted to try again during the 2017 General Assembly. Proponents have even expressed the desire to allow an […]
Read More »Schools Close at Noon Today as Storm Approaches
ATLANTA — The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a storm warning just after midnight as schools, road crews and public safety officials in Dawson, White and Lumpkin counties prepared for the first winter storm of 2017. Schools in White and Lumpkin counties announced they will close at noon today and some schools have altered their […]
Read More »City Council to Hold Public Hearings in First 2017 Meeting
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The Dahlonega City Council will hold a series of public hearings during it’s intial meeting of 2017 Tuesday at 6 p.m. in City Hall, 465 Riley Road in Dahlonega. The first hearing will be on an Annexation and rezoning application submitted by the City of Dahlonega on behalf of owner James C. […]
Read More »The Lumpkin Board of Commissioners Schedule Special Called Work Session
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special called work session for Thursday at 4 p.m. in the County Administration Building, 99 Courthouse Hill. Commissioners will discuss issues to be voted on at the next regular meeting. This will be the first meeting for Commissioners Bobby Mayfield and David Miller […]
Read More »Miller Prepared for His Term on County Commission
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — David Miller is eager to take his seat as one of two newly-elected officials on the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners next week. Miller has been preparing himself for his new leadership role by attending as many meetings as possible in an effort to gain a better understanding of the issues the […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Deputies Rescue Elderly Couple From Burning Home
DAHLONEGA — Two Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office deputies are being hailed as heroes today after they rescued two elderly residents whose home on Rider Road Spur caught fire late Sunday evening. Sgt. Cory Gearin and Deputy Myron Ward were the first to respond when Lumpkin County Dispatch received a call that a residence was on […]
Read More »Body Found – Suspect Arrested in Lumpkin County Murder
LUMPKIN CO., Ga. – The body of a missing Murrayville woman was found early Sunday in the woods off Hwy. 60 just north of Dahlonega. The man she had been linked to romantically has been charged with murder and aggravated assault. Deputies with the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, Hall County Sheriff’s Office, and the Georgia […]
Read More »Dahlonega City Council Meets Monday
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Departmental reports and the election of a Mayor Pro Tempore for 2017 are among the items to be considered at the Dahlonega City Council work session Monday Dec. 5 at 6p.m. in City Hall on Riley Road. Council will also hear reports from Planning and Zoning, Public Works, Finance, Downtown Development Authority […]
Read More »UNG Graduation Ceremonies Set for Saturday
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The University of North Georgia will hold two separate graduation ceremonies in Dahlonega Saturday. At 1 p.m. in Memorial Hall Gymnasium, Dahlonega- and Cumming-based graduates of the College of Health Sciences & Professions, College of Science and Mathematics and Mike Cottrell College of Business. Former state assistant Attorney General Greg Blount will […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A 22-year-old Dahlonega man has been charged with first degree vehicular homicide after one person was killed and five others injured in a wreck near the intersection of Thompson Bridge Road and Price Road in north Hall County Tuesday around 9:30 p.m. The Georgia State Patrol said Jonathan Flanagan, 22, of Dahlonega […]
Read More »City Council to Discuss 2017 Election in Work Session
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The City of Dahlonega will elect a mayor and three city council members in 2017. City Council will meet in a work session Thursday to discuss whether the city should conduct the election or contract with Lumpkin County for that service. The city would have to hold Early Voting for three weeks […]
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