PRESS RELEASE- Get ready for a Dahlonega tradition. The 71st Annual Gold Rush Days Festival is happening this weekend. Please expect increased traffic and delays near the square throughout the weekend. We appreciate everyone’s patience as visitors come out to enjoy this great community event!
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PRESS RELEASE- This weekend is Gold Rush, one of the busiest and most exciting weekends of the year here in Dahlonega! With thousands of visitors expected, residents and travelers alike should anticipate heavier traffic and increased foot traffic throughout town—especially around the square and surrounding roadways. Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use […]
Read More »Six Gap is Kicking Off in Dahlonega This Weekend
PRESS RELEASE- ♂️✨ Ready, set, ride! Six Gap is kicking off in Dahlonega this weekend, September 27–28! Not riding? No problem! Shop, dine, sip local wine, and cheer on the riders as they take on this incredible challenge. ⚠️ A friendly reminder: please watch for cyclists on the roads and drive with care so everyone […]
Read More »Heroes Among Us
PRESS RELEASE- Heroes Among Us! We are incredibly proud to recognize Bus Driver Clay Wimpy and LCHS/LCMS students Luke Ball and Jake Hendrix for their quick thinking and bravery that saved the life of a 72-year-old man trapped beneath his lawnmower. At last Monday’s Board of Education meeting, Transportation Director Lynn White presented them with […]
Read More »Central Georgia Republican Fish Fry 2025
PRESS RELEASE- Join us for the Central Georgia Republican Fish Fry 2025! Get your tickets now! Scan the QR code on the flyer, or click the following link:
Read More »Upcoming Project at Yahoola Creek Park
PRESS RELEASE- Upcoming Project at Yahoola Creek Park With permission from the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners, the Lumpkin County Water & Sewerage Authority (LCWSA) is moving forward with plans for a stream restoration project at Yahoola Creek Park. This project will: ✅ Stabilize eroding streambanks ✅ Make the park safer and more enjoyable for […]
Read More »Increase in Traffic as Students move in to UNG Campus
PRESS RELEASE- Starting today, you will begin to see an increase in traffic throughout Dahlonega and the surrounding areas as students move back onto the University of North Georgia campus. Please be advised of the following scheduled move-in times and prepare accordingly: Thursday, August 7: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Friday, August 8: 9:00 AM […]
Read More »TOMORROW is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
PRESS RELEASE- The wait is over—TOMORROW is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! We can’t wait to welcome all of our students back for an exciting new year of learning, growing, and achieving together. Don’t forget your backpack, your big smile, and your best attitude—we’ll see you at the bus stop or school bright and early! […]
Read More »School Bus Safety
PRESS RELEASE- School is starting this Friday August 1, 2025 and school buses are practicing routes and training new drivers. Please remember, even if there are no children on board, you are still required to stop for the bus stop arm. Now is the perfect time to refresh your knowledge of school zones and safe […]
Read More »Get Ready for Back to School!
Get Ready for Back to School! Mark your calendars! Open House is Wednesday, July 30th: • Elementary Schools: 4:00–6:00 PM • Middle & High School: 6:00–8:00 PM Come meet your teachers, get bus info, and purchase lockers or parking permits! School supply lists are now available! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for an […]
Read More »Christmas in JULY is finally here
PRESS RELEASE- Christmas in JULY is finally here! Are you attending the Christmas In A Small Town Convention hosted by Decade Days this weekend?! If you aren’t attending and still want to be a part of the festive atmosphere inspired by the event, check out our events calendar on Dahlonega.org or a snapshot of events […]
Read More »Adopt Love – Save a Life
PRESS RELEASE- OUR SHELTER IS FULL! We’re bursting at the seams with furry friends who need loving homes — so we’re doing HALF-PRICE adoptions on all dogs and cats! If you’ve been thinking about adding a new four-legged family member, now is the perfect time. Help us make room and change a life (maybe even […]
Read More »Back to School Bash
PRESS RELEASE- Get ready for the new school year! The Lumpkin County Health Department is hosting a Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, July 26th to help families check off those important health requirements before the first day! Location: Lumpkin County Health Department Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Services: Immunizations, hearing/vision/dental screenings, & school forms Don’t […]
Read More »Road Work Ahead in Lumpkin County
PRESS RELEASE- Lots of improvements are underway to keep you moving safely — here’s a quick roundup (all projects are weather dependent): Morrison Moore Pkwy: GDOT milling/resurfacing from near Walmart up to the reservoir bridge — current. May 27: SR 60 milling/resurfacing from Seven Mile Hill Rd to Dahlonega. East Main & North Grove: Next […]
Read More »Lumpkin County High School Graduation
PRESS RELEASE- The University of North Georgia will host the Lumpkin County High School graduation ceremony tonight Friday, May 23, at the Convocation Center. As a result, we anticipate traffic congestion along Morrison Moore Parkway beginning around 5:00 p.m., with the ceremony starting at 7:30 p.m. UNG Police officers will be stationed along Morrison Moore […]
Read More »Don’t miss a moment of the Lumpkin County High School Class of 2025 Commencement Exercises
PRESS RELEASE- Don’t miss a moment of the Lumpkin County High School Class of 2025 Commencement Exercises — happening this Friday at 7:30 PM at UNG! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel today so you’re ready to watch the ceremony live and celebrate this incredible milestone with our graduates! www.youtube.com/lumpkincountyschools?sub_confirmation=1 #LCHS2025 #LumpkinGrad #TR1BEPride #SeniorCelebration
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