DAHLONEGA Ga.- The first reading for ordinances 2022-02, 05, 06, and 07 ordinances that outlined regulations on package stores was approved at the City Council meeting on May 2. The council also approved the amendment to the budget for additional tourism funds in order to renovate the visitor center’s bathrooms. They additionally approved the 2022 […]
Read More »Lumpkin’s 11 Most Wanted Individuals
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office is advising people to be on the lookout for these eleven most wanted individuals in Lumpkin County. Any information on these individuals should be reported to the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. Tips can be made anonymously, any information that could be provided would be appreciated. To find […]
Read More »City Council Meeting May 2
DAHLONEGA Ga.,- The City Council is holding its monthly meeting on May 2 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. This is the agenda for the council 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 »Special Call Work Session for Land Use
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners are hosting a work session on Apr. 26 at 9:00 a.m. to try and finish their draft of the land-use revisions. The commissioners have been working on land-use revisions since Jan. They are working out the last details at this work session. The public is invited to attend […]
Read More »Last Day for Voter Registration
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Today Apr. 25 is the last day for voter registration for the May 24 primary election. To register to vote or for early voting, you can go to 56 Short Street Dahlonega, GA 30533. For registration information visit https://www.lumpkincounty.gov/183/Elections-Registration. Early voting will begin on May 2 and be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through May […]
Read More »Chamber Host State of the State of Georgia
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce hosted Senator Steve Gooch and State Representative Will Wade to talk about the current state of Georgia. The two State Representatives discussed legislation that was passed this term and answered questions. They also spoke about plans for the future. Gooch spoke first outlining the state budget […]
Read More »Board Approves Inmate Health Contract
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners approved the inmate health contract with CorrectHealth after the bidding process was conducted. The board also decided to table the vote on the land-use revisions for another two weeks. This also extends the moratorium on commercial licensing until May 3 when they will take a vote […]
Read More »Council Reviews Master Sidewalk Plan
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- Jameson Kinley the Planning and Zoning Administrator brought the City Council the Master Sidewalk plan for their review at the work session on Apr. 18. The council approved the selection of a design firm for the Park Street water and sewer project at a special call meeting that same day. Another item discussed […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners Work Session 2 and Regular Meeting
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin Board of Commissioners is hosting their second work session and regular meeting on Apr. 19 beginning 5:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. This is the agenda for the regular meeting. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dockery • INVOCATION • CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA • PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Specific) • […]
Read More »City Council Host Public Meeting, Special Call Meeting, and Work Session
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council will be holding three meetings on Monday, Apr. 18 beginning at 4:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. These are the agendas the council will work off of. Public Hearing Public Hearing: 1. Ordinances 2022-05, 2022-06 & 2022-07: Package sale of distilled spirits permitted in B-1 & B-2 […]
Read More »School Board Meeting At High School
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Education will be hosting the monthly meeting on Apr. 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The meeting is open to the public. This is the agenda the board will work off of. Call to Order and Welcome Bobby Self a. Invocation b. Pledge of […]
Read More »School Nutrition Update
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- School Nutrition Director Julie Knight-Brown gave the Board of Education an update on school nutrition at the work session on Apr. 13. Chief Operations Officers Greg Trammell gave the board the most recent updates on Lumpkin County Elementary School. Trammell in addition gave the board the timelines for phase two of the […]
Read More »Easter Activities
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- This weekend is Easter and throughout the county, there will be many family-friendly egg hunts and services for the holiday. Pop-Up Shop Divine Delights is hosting an Easter Pop-up shop. There will be cookies, brownies, and decorated sugar cookies. The Easter Bunny will also be making a surprise visit. The event takes […]
Read More »Board of Education Meeting April 13
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Education will be holding its monthly work session meeting on April 13 at 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. This is the agenda for the meeting. Call to Order and Welcome Bobby Self II. Adoption of Agenda Bobby Self III. Board Functions Dr. Brown a. […]
Read More »Land Use Talks Continue
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The County Commissioners continued talks about the land-use revisions during the work session and gave the public another opportunity to comment at a public hearing directly after the work session. The board also was made aware of how the bid process for the inmate health contract is proceeding. The Library also made […]
Read More »Commissioner’s Work Session and Public Hearing Meeting
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners will be holding the first of their two work sessions and a public hearing on the land-use revisions on Apr. 5 at 4:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend especially the public hearing. These are the agendas for those meetings. Work Session One CALL TO ORDER Chairman […]
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