LUMPKIN CO., GA Lumpkin County School Schools have announced that they will hold a called meeting held on Monday, March 18, at 7AM When asked about the purpose of the meeting, LCSS Superintendent, Dr. Robert Brown, stated that it would be for “personnel recommendations.” The public is welcomed to attend. The location will be the […]
Read More »UNG women’s basketball sophomore named Player of the Week
DAHLONEGA, GA University of North Georgia women’s basketball sophomore, Julianne Sutton, was named the Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week Monday afternoon. In two games, Sutton averaged 19.5 points and 16.0 rebounds while shooting a 69% from the field. Sutton also scored 14 with 16 rebounds agains Lander, scoring 25 with another 16 against […]
Read More »“UNG The Gold I See!” Author meet-and-greet at Lumpkin County Library
Dahlonega, GA The Lumpkin County Library will host a meet-and-greet with University of North Georgia President, Dr. Bonita Jacobs, author of, “UNG The Gold I See! The Legacy of UNG’s Dahlonega Campus” on Thursday, January 31, from 4-5pm. Copies of Dr. Jacobs’ book will be available for purchase, and she will be available for book-signing. […]
Read More »UNG rifle team wins sixth consecutive Georgia State Championship
STATESBORO, Ga. According to the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, the No. 19 UNG rifle team took home their sixth consecutive victory at the Georgia State Championship over Georgia Southern and Georgia Military. The Nighthawks fired a 4575 aggregate score to finish 57 points clear of the second place Eagles. UNG’s Ricky Medina earned second […]
Read More »BREAKING: Mother and infant rescued from river; DUI charges pending
Forsyth County was en route but cancelled prior to getting on scene Lumpkin County Emergency Services made the rescues DAHLONEGA, GA According to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s office, LC first responders saved a female driver and her baby in a river rescue on Friday, December 28. The vehicle had wrecked and ended up in the […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office seeks information regarding alleged criminal activity
DAHLONEGA, GA According to a press release from the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, criminal activity has been reported against the faith-based sobriety house, Experience of Grace Ministries, located at 111 Tipton Dr., in Dahlonega. The sobriety house has been operated by Starla Pope. Pope, who was known by the alias Starla Occhito, […]
Read More »UNG men’s basketball team took eighth in PCB Preseason Poll
AUGUSTA, GA According to a press release from the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, the UNG men’s basketball team was picked to finish in a tie for eighth in the Peach Belt Conference Preseason Coaches Poll. University of North Carolina Pembroke earned nine first place votes to take the top spot in the poll, […]
Read More »UNG women’s golf takes runner-up at LeeAnn Noble Memorial
DAHLONEGA, GA According to a press release from the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, Nighthawk junior, Megan Sabol, finished in third place individually, as the UNG women’s golf team used a final-round score of 300 to jump from a tie for seventh to second place in the final round of the LeeAnn Noble Memorial. […]
Read More »UNG men’s soccer team defeats Clayton State University 5-2
DAHLONEGA, GA The University of North Georgia men’s soccer team defeats Clayton State 5-2 Saturday, September 29, at the UNG Soccer Complex in Dahlonega, GA The Clayton State University Lakers started the game strong, with four shots taken in the first three minutes, but the Lakers could not prevail against the Nighthawk’s defense. UNG […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Sheriff Office investigating alleged high school threat
LUMPKIN CO., GA Lumpkin County Sheriff, Stacy Jarrard, confirms that LCSO has opened an extensive investigation into the alleged threats by a Lumpkin County High School student on Thursday, September 20. The threats involved the student threatening a possible school shooting. According to Lumpkin County Schools, once the they learned of the alleged threat, they […]
Read More »Dahlonega resident, Victor Acosta, faces possible deportation to Mexico
LUMPKIN CO., GA Lumpkin County resident, Victor Acosta, 30, was arrested in Dahlonega, GA on August 9, after a warrant had been issued for his arrest due to violating the terms of his probation. While incarcerated in Lumpkin County, he received an additional hold for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE transported Acosta from the Lumpkin […]
Read More »Larson announces plans to run for re-election City Council Post 6
City Councilman, Ron Larson, confirmed that he is running for re-election for the Dahlonega City Council Post 6 seat.
Read More »Boil water advisory in effect for Crooked Creek Subdivision
The water should be boiled for at least one minute after reaching a rolling boil. Once LCWSA has tested the water and confirmed that the water in the distribution system is safe for human consumption, LCWSA will post a message on Lumpkin County’s Website and at High Creek Drive to notify the public that the boil water advisory has been lifted. If you have questions please call LCWSA at 706-867-6580.”
Read More »UNG Nighthawk Staff Members Attend Leaders Sport Performance Summit
LUMPKIN CO., GA According to the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, six members of the UNG athletic staff attended the Leaders Sport Performance Summit last weekend, held at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. They attended as guests of Josoor, the educational arm of SC2022, who were the hosts of the World Cup in Doha in […]
Read More »UNG sophomore named ITA All-American
Dahlonega, GA According to the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, UNG women’s tennis player, Adrienne Bofinger, was named ITA All-American in singles action. Bofinger is a UNG sophomore from Germany, and she finished the season 22-3. She played every match except for one at No. 1 and was named an All-Conference first teamer in singles […]
Read More »Washington named 2019 recipient of the Dissinger Reed Athletic Training Scholarship
LUMPKIN CO., GA According to the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, UNG’s Ariauna Washington was named 2019 recipient of the Dissinger Reed Athletic Training Scholarship, during the PBC athletic trainer annual symposium in Agusta, GA. UNC Pembroke’s Frank A. Bastone III was also a recipient, and both students will receive financial support from Dissinger […]
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