DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The Dahlonega City Council will be hosting its monthly meeting on Jun. 6 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. This is the agenda for the monthly meeting. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME PRAYER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT – PLEASE LIMIT […]
Read More »Update on Etowah River Incident
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office has released an update on the incident at Etowah River. On May 6 officers responded to a 911 call at Etowah River Campground. To review the full incident please visit https://lumpkin.fetchyournews.com/2022/05/24/incident-at-etowah-river/. Both individuals involved were given an opportunity to turn themselves in after charges were filed. Jennifer Dawkins […]
Read More »Election Results for 2022 Primary
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Today, May 24, is election day and the citizens of Lumpkin County have voted, and these are the results for the 2022 primary election. The Board of Education Chairperson is Bobby Self. The Board of Education District 2 is Craig Poore. The Board of Education District 4 is the incumbent Lynn Sylvestor. […]
Read More »Incident at Etowah River
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- On May 6 two Lumpkin County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call at Etowah River Campground for a reported assault. When the deputies arrived on the scene they learned of a dispute between the campground owner Jennifer Dawkins and a visitor to the camp Sharon Padin. The dispute was due to […]
Read More »Election Reminder
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Tuesday, May 24 is election day and the last day for citizens to vote. The polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and stay open until 7:00 p.m. Voting will be held at the Lumpkin County Park and Rec Community Center, 365 Riley Road, Dahlonega. The county positions that are up for election […]
Read More »Hazardous Waste Trust Fund Application for Reimbursement Approved
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Board of Commissioners approved an application for the hazardous waste trust fund reimbursement in their May 17 meeting. The board also approved the United Futbol Academy Soccer contract. Another contract they approved at the meeting was the UNG swimming pool agreement. The board also voted to renew the Lumpkin County Health […]
Read More »Council Approves Distilled Package Store Ordinances
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council voted to approve the distilled package store ordinances after weeks of discussion and changes, the vote was three to two. The council also reviewed a presentation by Rachel McGirr of Enterprise Fleet on a new contract for fleet replacement. Capital Projects Manager Vince Hunsinger informed the council of the bid […]
Read More »Lumpkin County Commissioners Work Session and Meeting
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners will be holding their second monthly work session and their regular meeting on May 17 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The work session and regular meeting are open to the public. This is the agenda for the regular meeting. • CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dockery • INVOCATION • CONSIDERATION […]
Read More »City Council Work Session and Special Call Meeting
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council will be holding a work session and special call meeting starting at 4:00 p.m. on May 16. The work session and special call are open to the public. These are the agendas for both. Work Session OPEN MEETING BOARDS & COMMITTEES: 1. Cemetery Committee—April 2022 Chris Worick, Committee Chairman 2. […]
Read More »Jeramy Nye Talks About Running for Board of Education
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Jeramy Nye is currently running for the District 2 seat on the Board of Education against the incumbent Craig Poore. Nye is a 20-year Army Ranger veteran. During his time in the service, he worked in management and planning operations. He has been in every theater of war since the terrorist threat […]
Read More »Council Holds Meeting on Distilled Spirits Package Store
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council held a public meeting on May 10 in order to give the public an opportunity to ask any questions they may have regarding the current draft of the distilled spirits ordinance. The council had the first reading of the ordinance at the meeting on May 2. To review what was […]
Read More »Council to Meet for Package Store Discussion
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City council is hosting a special call meeting to discuss the distilled package store ordinances. The meeting will be held in council chambers at 1:30 p.m. on May 10. This is the agenda for the meeting. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME APPROVAL OF AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 1. The City of Dahlonega will […]
Read More »Board of Education To Meet May 9
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Education is to meet for the monthly meeting on May 9 at 6:00, this meeting will be held at the High school auditorium. The meeting is open to the public. This is the agenda for the Board of Education meeting. Call to Order and Welcome Bobby Self […]
Read More »Quote For Technology Update
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Director of Technology Sean Mullins gave the Board of Education a quote for the updated computers and Chromebooks the system needs for the next school year. Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Jennifer Moss brought the board some changes to the middle school curriculum. Both these items will be up for a […]
Read More »Board of Education Work Session May 4
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – The Lumpkin County Board of Education is hosting the monthly work session on May 4 at 4:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. This is the agenda for the work session. Call to Order and Welcome Bobby Self II. Adoption of Agenda Bobby Self III. Board Functions Dr. Brown a. […]
Read More »Commissioners Work Session and Special Call Meeting
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners are holding their monthly work session on May 3 at 4:00 p.m. and following that at 5:30 p.m. they will be holding a special call meeting to vote on the land-use revisions. The meetings are open to the public. This is the agenda for the work session and […]
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