• Commissioners Dedicate Boardroom to Dr. David J. Miller

    LUMPKIN, GA.- The commissioner dedicated their boardroom in memory of former Commissioner Dr. David J. Miller who passed in May. Dr. David J. Miller was a Lumpkin County Commissioner from 2017 till his passing in May of 2021. He was Commissioner for District 1. Miller was also a Professor of Healthcare Management at Brenau University. […]

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  • Council approves 2022 employee benefits program

    DAHLONEGA, GA.- The city council approved the 2022 employee benefits program during the special called meeting on September 20. Finance Director Allison Martin brought before the council the renewal plan for the 2022 employee benefits. The employee benefits are increasing by 6.23% from this year to next. The deductibles are increasing to $1,500 or $750 […]

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  • Board of Education and commissioners join together for new aquatic center

    LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – The Lumpkin Board of Education voted to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the County Commissioners for the building of a new aquatic center on the site of the Lumpkin County Elementary School lot. The new Lumpkin County Elementary School is currently under construction. The Intergovernmental Agreement or IGA deeds a […]

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  • Council Reappoints Member to DDA/Main Street Board

    Dahlonega, Ga.- The City Council reappointed Donna Logan to the DDA/Main Street Board at their meeting on September 7. The council also approved the FY2021 third-quarter budget amendment and the banking service contract renewal. The City Council reappoints Donna Logan to the Downtown Development Authority/ Main Street Board. Mrs. Logan is currently the longest-serving member […]

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  • Lumpkin designated a broadband-ready site

    Lumpkin, Ga.- Lumpkin County partnered with Windstream to become a designated broadband-ready site. The Department of Community Affairs gave a presentation at the work session on September 7 about the new partnership. The adult education center also gave a presentation at the work session, and a GDNR Trail resolution was put before the commissioners for […]

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  • Commissioners approve FY2022 budget

    Lumpkin, Ga.- At the special call meeting on August 24, the County Commissioners approved the budget for the fiscal year 2022. They also agreed upon the millage rate and the Yahoola Creek Lighting project. The commissioners unanimously accepted the fiscal year budget that Finance Director Abby Branan prepared. The budget was first presented to the […]

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  • JoAnne Taylor addresses reasons why she’s running for mayor

    Dahlonega, Ga.- Former city council member JoAnne Taylor has announced that she plans to run for mayor in the upcoming November election. Taylor was a council member from 2017 till recently when she stepped down in order to run for Mayor. She has lived in Dahlonega since 2004 with her husband. Taylor has a Bachelor’s […]

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  • Council discusses ARPA funds, approves millage rate

    Dahlonega, Ga. – During a special called meeting, the council approved an additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) application, proposed the fiscal year 2022 budget and the 2021 tax digest, and the millage rate for the fiscal year 2021. During the Board of Zoning Appeals, the council approved one application and tabled another. The mayor […]

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  • Lumpkin Board of Education recognizes outstanding student achievements

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    Lumpkin, Ga.- The Board of Education recognized the achievements of Jake Barrett and Cooper McDonald for finishing seventh in the High School Fishing National Championship. Jake Barret and Cooper McDonald competed this summer in both the national and world High School Fishing Championship. Barret is currently an eighth-grader and McDonald is now a senior. The […]

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  • Commissioners Consider Donation of Antique Tractor

    Lumpkin, Ga.- The commissioners consider the donation/loan of an antique tractor from a local citizen for the beautification of the government building through a display at the work session on August 3. The commissioners in addition were given options to consider for partnering with Georgia Power for the Yahoola Creek Park lighting project and as […]

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  • City Council Approves New Alcohol Ordinances

    Dahlonega, Ga. – The city council approved ordinances 2021-02, 2021-03, 2021-04, 2021-05, 2021-06, and 2021-10. The city manager presented his recommendation for the 2022 fiscal year budget and gave citizens an opportunity to voice opinions about it. Lastly, Councilmen Mitchell Ridley and Councilwoman Joanne Taylor were recognized for their service as this was their last […]

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  • Lumpkin Commissioners approve new hospital

    Lumpkin, Ga.- The County Commissioners approved the plan for the new hospital that Northeast Georgia submitted an application for known as the planned unit development. Additionally, they approved a pay raise for jurors, an increase in recycling fees, and options for the Yahoola Creek basketball court. The planned unit development for the hospital was presented […]

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  • Council approves resolution to place package sales on ballot

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    Dahlonega, Ga.- The City Council approved the Ordinance 2021-09 and a Resolution for a Special Referendum to add issuing licenses for the sale of distilled spirits to the November ballot for the election. During their work session, Sally Trapnell brought the idea of adding Pickle Ball courts to the swim beach at Yahoola Creek Reservoir […]

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  • Northeast Georgia Plans New Hospital for Lumpkin

    Lumpkin, Ga- The Northeast Georgia Physicians group presented their planned unit development application for the new hospital in Lumpkin County to the County Commissioners Tuesday, July 6. The presentation gave information about the new hospital they are planning for Lumpkin and gave citizens an opportunity to voice their opinions. The presentation was presented by Emily […]

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  • Over 200 unmarked graves identified at Mt. Hope Cemetery

    Dahlonega, Ga-  In the City Council Work Session on June 21 they discussed the recent GPR survey at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Connectability Inc., a possible new ordinance on Distilled Spirits Package store, and the American Rescue Plan Act. The Cemetery Committee Chairman Chris Worick presented the findings of the GPR or Ground Penetrating Radar […]

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  • Mitchell Ridley to Run for County Commissioner Seat

    Lumpkin, Ga- City Councilman Mitchell Ridley announced at the June 7 city council meeting that he intended to run for the open District 1 County Commissioner Seat. Ridley has served as a council member for two consecutive terms. He also owns and is the creative director at the local salon Hairworks. Ridley is a Dahleonga […]

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