LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Monday, Feb. 21 the Lumpkin County Republican Party hosted a rally for Senate candidate Herschel Walker at the Lumpkin County Park and Rec building. The rally gave the citizens of Lumpkin County a chance to hear Walker speak. It was also a fundraising event for the campaign through two raffled signed footballs […]
Read More »Council Begins Discussions on Distilled Spirits Package Store Memorandums
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The Dahlonega City Council began discussing what an ordinance for the distilled spirits package store would need to encompass to be out on the books. City Clerk Mary Csukas gave the council information on the possible name change for the Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Program. Finance Director Allison Martin presented the […]
Read More »Chamber Hosts State of the City and County Luncheon
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Mayor JoAnne Taylor and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Chris Dockery were invited by Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce to deliver the state of the city and county address at a luncheon on Feb. 17. At the luncheon, Taylor and Dockery addressed the different budgets that the city and county have […]
Read More »Board Reviews Land Use Revisions Update and Extends Moratorium
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Planning Director Bruce Georgia brought the board the update on the revisions to the land use ordinance and also asked the board to extend the moratorium for an extra thirty days. Sheriff Stacy Jarrard presented the board with a contract amendment for the CorrectHealth inmate medical contract with the jail. The board […]
Read More »Board of Education Reviews Technology Updates
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Director of Technology Sean Mullins brought the board of education the technology update from 2021 and where the system is going in the future at the work session on Feb. 9. Chief Operations Officer Greg Trammell gave the board updates on Lumpkin County Elementary school. He also presented the bid for the […]
Read More »2022 State of City and County Luncheon
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Thursday, Feb. 17 at 12:00 p.m. Mayor JoAnne Taylor and County Commissioner Chairman Chris Dockery will be hosting a state of the city and county luncheon. This will take place at the Lumpkin County Parks and Recreation Center. It is open to the public tickets cost $20 for members of the Chamber […]
Read More »Council Approves Rezoning Ordinance 2022-03
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The City Council approved the Rezoning Ordinance 2022-03 at the meeting on Feb. 7 after hearing from the public at a Public Hearing on Jan. 18. The council also approved the bids for the two asphalt leveling and resurfacing projects. They ratified the newly appointed Board of Ethics members and sworn in […]
Read More »Commissioner’s Review 2022 Comprehensive Plan Draft
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Adam Hazell of the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission presented the board with the 2022 comprehensive plan draft for their adoption. The comprehensive plan draft outlines the community vision, community needs and opportunities, and the implementation program to make that vision happen. This draft will have to be changed once again after the […]
Read More »Public Hearing for Land Use Framework Revisions
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Planning Director Bruce Georgia along with the board of commissioners held a public hearing to lay out the revisions to the framework for the land-use regulations. The public was invited and able to voice their opinions and concerns on the proposed revisions. This was the first of the public hearings that will […]
Read More »Board Approved Amendment to Character Area Map
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. -After much debate and changes the board of commissioners approved the amendment to the character area map in their meeting on Jan. 18. The board also gave staff the go-ahead to start planning the new animal shelter project and the board heard some concerns from the public on the matter. Lastly, the […]
Read More »Council Hears Public Concerns on Rezoning
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council heard the concerns of residents over the rezoning application for 60 Skyline Drive at a public hearing on Jan. 18. The council also heard the proposed budgets for the asphalt leveling and resurfacing of the city streets project and the local maintenance and improvement grant resurfacing project. They also approved […]
Read More »Board Approves Redistricting Map
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Education approved the redistricting map at the board meeting on Jan. 10. The board also approved personnel changes at the meeting. They recognized the First Lego League teams and Ideal Indians as well. The redistricting map happens every ten years after the census to ensure that each […]
Read More »Board Continues to discuss Character Area Map amendment
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The commissioner continued their discussion on the resolution to amend a character area map at their work session on Jan. 4. The board also addressed the need to look at the policies on adopting subdivision roads into the county. They also discussed the wall at the OakGrove round-about. The request is to […]
Read More »New Councilmembers and Mayor Sworn In
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- On Jan. 4 the three new councilmembers and the newly elected mayor were sworn into office and began their first meeting. The council approved resolution 2022-01 as their first action. They also approved the Wimpy Mill Park Restroom project and the Wimpy Mill guardrail replacement project. Mayor JoAnne Taylor also asked that the […]
Read More »2021 Indian Super Bowl Champs Recognized
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Board of Commissioners recognized the 2021 Indians 2nd and K/1st Grade Football teams for their super bowl victories at the meeting on Dec. 21. After the proclamations for the football teams’ super bowl wins, the board also voted to table a resolution to amend the Character Area Map until January in […]
Read More »Development Authority Annual Report Presented to Commissioners
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- Rebecca Mincey presented the Board of Commissioners with the annual Development Authority report at the work session on Dec. 7. Robb Nichols and Sam McDuffie also gave a presentation on the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. The board also discussed extending the contract for the LC Wimpy Airport Fencing. Mincey the Executive Director […]
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