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
Read More »Increased Traffic for Next Two Days
PRESS RELEASE- Please be prepared and plan on increased traffic for the next two days. The University of North Georgia will be hosting commencement ceremonies on the following dates and times: Wednesday May 14th: Approximately 8:00am -6:00pm Thursday, May 15th: Approximately 8:00am – 9:00pm UNG is anticipating approximately 4,000 guests per ceremony, resulting in a […]
Read More »Reverse Raffle
PRESS RELEASE- It’s time again for our Reverse raffle. Be sure to get your tickets for a ton of fun, good food, and a chance to win $10,000 Dollars
Read More »ACCG AWARDS LUMPKIN COUNTY CHAIRMAN CHRIS DOCKERY WITH THE 2025 EMORY GREENE LEADERSHIP AWARD
PRESS RELEASE- ACCG AWARDS LUMPKIN COUNTY CHAIRMAN CHRIS DOCKERY WITH THE 2025 EMORY GREENE LEADERSHIP AWARD ATLANTA, GA (April 30, 2025) – The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG), also known as Georgia’s County Association, recently honored Lumpkin County Chairman Chris Dockery with the 2025 Emory Greene Leadership Award during the Association’s 2025 Annual Conference in […]
Read More »2025 Star Student and Star Teacher are Announced
PRESS RELEASE- Congratulations to our STAR Student, Jonathan Wright, and our STAR Teacher, Don Brock! Jonathan has the highest SAT score for the Class of 2025 and was designated earlier this month as this year’s STAR Student!
Read More »Congratulations to the Elected Officials for 2025
PRESS RELEASE- We are thrilled to celebrate the recent swearing-in of our county’s elected officials as they begin their new term of service. Congratulations to all who have stepped up to serve Lumpkin County—we deeply appreciate your dedication and leadership. Here’s to a successful term ahead!
Read More »LCMS Band of Gold District 9 North Honor Band
PRESS RELEASE- We are so proud of our students! Way to go, LCMS Band!
Read More »National College Match Scholarship Recipients
PRESS RELEASE- Lumpkin County High School is thrilled to announce that seniors Ainslee Hernandez and Bricen Popko have each received a full four-year scholarship to Columbia University through the @QuestBridge National College Match Program. Congratulations on all your hard work!
Read More »Breakfast with Santa
PRESS RELEASE- Looking forward to the Breakfast with Santa this Saturday. Come out and support a great cause!
Read More »Class of 2029 REACH Scholars
PRESS RELEASE- Congratulations to our Class of 2029 REACH Scholars! We are so proud of these four young ladies, and we look forward to following their educational journey through high school and beyond! From L to R: Navaeh Brown, Eileen Morales, Sheili Sandoval-Lopez, and Rylah Via
Read More »The Wall That Heals has Arrived at UNG
PRESS RELEASE- The Wall That Heals, Dahlonega-Lumpkin County, GA has arrived at UNG. Make arrangements to come by and visit the exhibit this week. Thanks to Bill Poole for coordinating this effort and all the motorcyclist and the Dahlonega Car Club that came out to escort the trailer to Dahlonega. Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard
Read More »Art Students Win National Recognition
PRESS RELEASE- Congratulations to Mrs. Kelly White-Bryant’s Art students for winning National Recognition-Hannah Parks: NSDAR 1st place National Winner for Poster Design; Holly Davis: NSDAR 3rd place National Winner for Stamp Design; Kierstyn Griffin: NSDAR 1st place National winner for Stamp Design
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