DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council recognized Dahlonega Police Officer Christopher Weeks for his hard work for the City of Dahlonega during the regular meeting on July 5. The council also heard the concerns of local citizens about the special permit request for Dahlonega Walking Tours and they took action on the request. They also took […]
Read More »ACCG Worker’s Compensation Program Gives County A Check
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The ACCG Worker’s Compensation Program presented Lumpkin County with a special cash distribution check at the work session on July 5. The commissioners also discussed the Quality Tire Scrap Tire Recycling Service agreement at the meeting. They also discussed the change in the per-ton fee for the transfer station. The ACCG check […]
Read More »City Council Monthly Meeting
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council is holding the monthly meeting on July 5 at 6:00 p.m. The monthly meeting is open to the public. This is the agenda for the meeting. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME PRAYER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT – PLEASE LIMIT TO THREE […]
Read More »Work Session One July 5
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners are holding the first work session of the month on July 5 at 4:00 p.m. The work session is open to the public. This is the agenda for the work session. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dockery • PRESENTATIONS 1. Special Cash Distribution for ACCG Workers’ Compensation Program • […]
Read More »4th of July Celebrations
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The 4th of July is on Monday and this is what’s happening around the county to celebrate the holiday. Dahlonega Indpendence Day: 8:00 a.m. Firecracker 5K 11:00 a.m Patriotic Parade 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free Concerts 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Food Trucks Dusk: Fireworks at the UNG Drill Field For […]
Read More »Commissioners Continue Budget Talks
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners continued budget talks with County Manager Alan Ours and Finance Director Abby Branan. The commissioners also heard from the public on the plans for the aquatic center during their work session prior to the regular meeting. They also approved the contract with Flock Flacon Safety Cameras for the […]
Read More »Special Call Meeting
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners will be holding a special call meeting on Jun. 28 at 2:30 p.m. following the rescheduled work session and regular meeting. The special call meeting will be held in the executive conference room. The meeting is open to the public, this is the agenda. CALL TO ORDER Chairman […]
Read More »Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin Ground Breaking
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Northeast Georgia Health System broke ground on the new Lumpkin County Medical Center on 400 on Jun. 22 at 10:00 a.m. In attendance were the Board Chair, for NGHS Spence Price, President & CEO for NGHS Carol Burrell, Interim President for NGMC Sonja McLendon, and numerous local officials from Dahlonega and Lumpkin […]
Read More »City Enters Into New Fleet Replacement Contract
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- Finance Director Allison Martin presented a fleet replacement contract with Enterprise to the council for their approval, they voted unanimously to enter into the contract. Martin also presented the council with an option to start an authorized purchase card program for their travel expenses. The council will also be sending a letter of […]
Read More »Work Session II and Regular Meeting Rescheduled
UPDATE: The work session and meeting have been rescheduled till Tuesday, Jun. 28. The work session will begin at 2:00 and the regular meeting will be at 2:15. LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Board of Commissioners is holding its second work session and regular meeting on Jun. 21 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The work session and […]
Read More »Dahlonega City Council to Hold Work Session
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The city council will be holding its monthly work session on Jun. 20 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. This is the agenda for the work session. OPEN MEETING BOARDS & COMMITTEES: 1. Cemetery Committee—May 2022 Chris Worick, Committee Chairman 2. Downtown Dahlonega Report – May 2022 Ariel Alexander, […]
Read More »Initial FY23 Budget Approved
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Superintendent Dr. Rob Brown presented the board with the initial FY23 budget at their Jun. board meeting and they approved it. Brown also asked for the approval of two spending resolutions for July and Aug. Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Jennifer Moss presented the board with recommendations for the science textbooks […]
Read More »Murder and Drug Arrest in White County
PRESS RELEASE – Murder and Drug Arrests in White County. On June 10, 2022, The Georgia Bureau of Investigation – Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office and the White County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals involved with the overdose death of Dylan Jimmy Grizzle of Cleveland. Grizzle’s body was discovered at a residence on Gordon Road, […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Board of Education June Meeting
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Education is hosting their work session and regular meeting on June 13 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. This is the agenda for the board of education meeting. Call to Order and Welcome Bobby Self a. Invocation b. Pledge of Allegiance II. Adoption […]
Read More »Board Hears FY23 Budget Proposal
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Finance Director Abby Branan presented the Board of Commissioners with the FY23 budget proposal during the June 7 work session. Also at the work session, Sheriff Stacy Jarrard presented the board with a request for a contract with Flock Safety Falcon Cameras. The Sheriff in addition let the commissioners know that next […]
Read More »Commissioners Hold Work Session
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Board of Commissioners is holding the first work session of the month on Jun. 7 at 4:00 p.m. The work session is open to the public. This is the agenda for the meeting. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dockery • PRESENTATIONS 1. Ninth District Headstart Presentation 2. 2023 Budget Presentation (Finance Director […]
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