Hurricane Irma prompts school closings in Georgia
News September 10, 2017
* Union County Schools will be CLOSED Monday, September 11th, 2017 due to Gov. Nathan Deal declaring a state of emergency for all 159 counties in Georgia. Please continue to monitor here for further updates.
- Fannin County Schools will be closed for students and all personnel on Monday, September 11.A great deal of consideration has been given to this decision. Governor Deal has us under a State of Emergency. Severe weather conditions, such as severe winds (especially at higher elevations), debris, dangerous road conditions, and downed power lines are all possible for our area beginning tomorrow(Monday) morning.Weather predictions are not always accurate, but this storm is massive and cannot be ignored. It is my hope that our community is spared from this, but it is better to err on the side of caution when safety is in question. Please stay safe!
- Pickens County Schools closed Jasper, Georgia — Due to inclement weather conditions,the Pickens County School District will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 11th – TWELVE MONTH EMPLOYEES REPORT AT NORMAL TIME. Schools will also be closed on Tuesday, September 12. Twelve month employess will be contacted late Monday as to whether they will be required to come to work on Tuesday. All school activities, including athletic events and after-school programs, will be canceled. Information will be posted on the Pickens County School District website at www.pickenscountyschools.org, the Infinite Campus parent portal, district and school websites and social media sites, and sent to local media.
* Gilmer County Schools closed Release from Gilmer County School School Closed – Monday, September 11, 2017Gilmer County Schools will be closed Monday September 11 due to Hurricane Irma. We have made this decision after consultation with local emergency management authorities and careful consideration of safety factors, such as the probability of severe winds especially at higher elevations, debris, dangerous road conditions and downed power lines left in its wake. We understand that weather predictions are not always accurate, but this storm is massive and cannot be ignored. It is our hope that our community is spared from the force of this storm, but we will always choose to err on the side of caution when our students’ safety is in question.
* Dawson County Schools Closed Based on information from the NWS, Dawson County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 11, 2017. Twelve month employees report.
* Lumpkin County Schools Closed Due to the weather forecast for our area, Lumpkin County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 11, 2017. The anticipated high winds pose a significant threat to our students and staff. We understand that weather predictions are not always accurate, but we cannot ignore the potentially dangerous situation that this storm poses. Our number one priority is to keep our students and staff safe! Decisions for future closings will be made as more information becomes available. Thank you for supporting Lumpkin County Schools!
* Towns County Schools will be closed Monday for all students and staff. A decision about Tuesday will be made tomorrow afternoon.
* White County Schools Closed Due to the severe weather forecast, White County Schools are closed for students and staff Monday, September 11, 2017. Please be safe!
* Murray County Schools Closed Murray County Schools will be closed Monday September 11 and Tuesday September 12, due to the possible impact of Hurricane Irma. We have made this decision after consultation with local emergency management authorities and careful consideration of safety factors, such as the probability of severe winds, debris, dangerous road conditions, and downed power lines. We understand that weather predictions are often incorrect, but the size of this storm cannot be ignored. It is our hope that Murray County is spared from any of this storm’s impact, but we will always choose to error on the side of caution. All events planned for Monday and Tuesday evenings are also cancelled. This includes the September 11 MCPS Board meeting. This meeting will be rescheduled for Thursday, September 14 at 6:15 p.m. All maintenance, grounds crew, and transportation employees will meet at the transportation office.
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University of North Georgia September 6, 2017
4th of July Events
Community June 29, 2017Looking for the perfect location to celebrate 4th of July with your family and friends? Pack up your lawn chairs and blankets and head on up to Dahlonega, only an hour’s drive north of Atlanta, for a full day of exciting activities and events that the entire family will enjoy!
Visitors will be moved by the powerful visual of more than 700 memorial markers and American flags that are displayed along the major roadways and corridors leading into Dahlonega and around the Historic Downtown Square, honoring the brave veterans who fought to protect our freedom. A Patriotic Ceremony will be held in Hancock Park at 9:30 am to celebrate our nation’s independence.
The fun-filled day will kick off with the Firecracker 5K followed by our famous 4th of July Parade. But, the family festivities don’t stop there! Hancock Park will be filled with tons of activities for everyone, including an All American Market, the Car Show presented by Dahlonega Car Club, a thrilling Adventure Zone, presented by Windstream, for children and adults of all ages, and our famous fireworks display brought to you by the University of North Georgia and the Cottrell Foundation!
We hope to see you there!
Learn more at http://www.dahlonega4thofjuly.com.
Bazel Mayo: Obituary
Obituaries December 15, 2019
Mr. Bazel Mayo, age 97, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019.
Mr. Mayo was born in Louisville, MS on July 29, 1922.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law Wayne and Ann Mayo, St. Augustine, FL; daughter and son-in-law Sherry and Ron Young, Dahlonega; sisters-in-law Willie Mae Davis and Velva Davis; grandchildren Scott and Angela Mayo; great-grandchildren Cole Mayo and Dale Keyt; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, December 16, 2019 at Davis Chapel Family Cemetery. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to TLC Humane Society, 1753 Red Oak Flats Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533 or to the Salvation Army, 711 Dorsey Street, Gainesville, GA 30501.
To share a memory of Mr. Mayo or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega
Talmadge “T.J.” Marion Powell: Obituary
Obituaries December 8, 2019
Mr. Talmadge “T.J.” Marion Powell, age 56, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
T.J. was born in Alabama on December 25, 1962. He is preceded in death by his father James Marion Powell and brother Johnny Chandler. He was a self-employed carpenter. T.J. enjoyed watching football and loved watching his son play basketball and baseball.
Survivors include his dearly beloved Carolyn Payne, Dawsonville; son Johnathon Powell, Dawsonville; daughter and son-in-law Kayla and Brandon Barbella, Cumming; mother and step father Shirley and Terry Parsons, Acworth; sister and brother-in-law Angie and Ron Burchert, Fayetteville; and sister Sheree Chandler, Woodstock.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, December 6, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Evangelist Melvin Reeves will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of T.J. or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 11/17 – 11/23
Arrest Reports, Police & Government November 25, 2019
Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
George Luther Weatherby: Obituary
Obituaries November 3, 2019George Luther Weatherby, age 89, of Canton, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Canton Nursing Center.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2019 at Hopewell Baptist Church (Clayton Community) with Rev. Daryl Bailey and Rev. Michael McPherson officiating. Mr. Weatherby will lie-in-state at the church on Monday from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Sosebee Funeral Home.
Mr. Weatherby was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He worked for over 38 years in Education as a Educator, Administrator and former Superintendent for Lumpkin County Board of Education. Mr. Weatherby was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and most of all being a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mary Ann Weatherby; children, Donna England (Randy), Randy Weatherby (Kim) and Greg Weatherby (Susie); 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many special sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home announcing as a courtesy for Sosebee Funeral Home, Canton, GA.
Sosebeefuneralhome.com 770-479-2131.
Danny Ray Edwards: Obituary
Obituaries October 11, 2019
Mr. Danny Ray Edwards, age 65, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019.
Mr. Edwards was born in Cumming, GA on August 11, 1954. He was preceded in death by his father Homer Ray Edwards, uncles and aunts Nellie Fay Edwards, Clellan and Hershel Crow, Ethel Lou and Johnny P. Jones, Annie Kate and Allen Wigley, George Edwards, John L. Edwards; brother-in-law F.M. Beck . Danny was a truck driver and loved his job. Many of his friends will forever remember his CB handle “Getty Up Go”. His favorite pastime was watching a good NASCAR race on TV. Danny was affectionately called “Papa Danny” by his grandchildren.
Survivors include his daughters Cindy and Daniel Ayers, Dahlonega, and Kristi and Louis Smith, Madison; mother Aldona “Chris” Edwards, Murrayville; sister Barbara Black, Murrayville; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; uncles and aunts Corene and James Jones, Robert and Gladys Edwards, Jean Beck, Alma Edwards; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 PM Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Phil Gilstrap and the Rev. Jerry Abercrombie will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Danny or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report 9/21 – 9/28
Arrest Reports, Police & Government October 4, 2019
Arrest report and photos provided by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 35-01-18) allows for FetchYourNews.com to obtain and post the arrest records of any and all individuals arrested in Lumpkin County. Those arrests are posted on FetchYourNews.com for viewing pleasure. Please remember that all individuals listed have been arrested and charged, however, they are presumed innocent until guilt has been proven in a court of law.
Shirley Warren: Obituary
Obituaries September 12, 2019
Mrs. Shirley Warren, age 75, of Dahlonega, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019.
Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later by Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, of Dahlonega.
City Council approves ordinances that impact upcoming events
Business, News September 5, 2019
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The Dahlonega City Council held a special called meeting on September 5 and approved ordinances that impact coming events, including the well-publicized Sept. 14 rally in support of President Donald Trump.
Ordinance 2019-24 will help regulate the time, place, and manner of “planned and spontaneous demonstrations on public property.” According to Dahlonega Mayor Sam Norton the ordinance, “Gives the city manager the authority to issue an order and broad discretion on how to investigate the time, manner, and place [of city events].”
According to 2019-24, the city manager is, “Authorized to issue content-neutral time, place, and manner regulations to govern upcoming demonstrations and counter-demonstrations in the city,” through written orders.
With this, the city manager will have the authority to “restrict the time and length of the event or place regulations on the number of participants who may gather or congregate upon public property, public sidewalks, public rights-of-way, and places of public assembly to which the public has access.” The purpose is to protect the “public’s use and enjoyment of public spaces.”
Dahlonega City Manager Bill Schmid explained that those who wish to participate in demonstrations held on public property would be designated to a specific “free-speech zone,” where they would also be required to follow any rules set forth by the city. Schmid explained that there would be, “Signage created to identify the rules,” and they would also be posted on the internet and handed out to participants as they arrive at the event.
City Marshal Jeff Branyon explained that law enforcement would be present to ensure all participants followed the regulations, and the proposed rules will be available online for the public prior to the event. The Council also set a “Sunset Date” for December 31, at which time they will revisit the ordinance and make any necessary changes or adjustments.
Ordinance 2019-25 will restrict the use of drones during festivals or large events that are held in the city on public property, and although they will be permitted otherwise, the City Council must be notified prior to use; those who wish to fly drones over the city on public property, will have the option to notify the proper persons online.
“This is a public safety issue,” explained Braynon. He also stated that the University of North Georgia Drill Field is designated as a landing pad in the event of an emergency, and the use of drones during festivals and large events may interfere.
Andrew Brian Helton: Obituary
Obituaries September 2, 2019
Mr. Andrew Brian Helton, age 30, of Murrayville passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019.
Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later by Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega.
James Robert Smith: Obituary
Obituaries August 30, 2019
April 24, 1947 – August 29, 2019
Will be updated.
MSgt Richard “Dick” Russell Hardy: Obituary
Obituaries August 27, 2019
MSgt Richard “Dick” Russell Hardy, age 87, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019.
MSgt Hardy was born in Habersham County on June 19, 1932 to the late Charles Broadus “C.B.” and Callie Allman Hardy. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings Pauline Hardy, Inez Yates, Doris Snyder, Geraldine Justice, Charles Hardy and Barbara McDonald.
MSgt Hardy served his country for 21 years and retired honorably from the United States Air Force. His service to his country spans from Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX to the country of Japan. After basic training, he came back home to marry the love of his life Millie Jean Stancil. MSgt Hardy’s service then took him to the Naval Air Station in Hutchinson, KS, Keflavik, Iceland, Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, AL, Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, AK, Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, TX, Wakkanai Air Force Base in Japan, again in Elmendorf, Anchorage, AK, and Patrick Air Force Base in Satellite Beach, FL. MSgt Hardy finished his service to his country then continued his education at North Georgia Technical School and got a degree in small engine and automotive repair.
MSgt Hardy was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville, GA. His favorite pastimes were being a Go-Kart mechanic, feeding his catfish in his pond, and watching NASCAR Races. MSgt Hardy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His grandchildren affectionately called him “papa”.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years Mildred “Millie” Hardy; daughters and sons-in-law Angie and Wayne Gaddis, and Cassie and Bill Martin; grandchildren Derrick and Timber Gaddis, Evan Tate and Kelley Gaddis, and Russ Gaddis; great-grandchildren Xander Gaddis, Zach Gaddis, Dallas Gaddis, Kindal Whitlock, and Kinleigh Whitlock; sister Marilyn Hardy Brannon, Jonesboro; brother William M. Hardy, Mobile, AL.
MSgt Hardy’s wishes were to be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later time.
To share a memory of MSgt Hardy or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega
Dahlonega City Council announces public hearing to discuss millage rate
Politics August 14, 2019
DAHLONEGA, GA
The Dahlonega City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 15, to discuss setting the 2019 millage and the adoption of the 2020 Fiscal Year Budget. The meeting will take place at the Dahlonega City Hall at 4:00p.m., immediately before the City Council Work Session.
The Work Session will cover department reports from the following:
- Dahlonega City Marshal
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Downtown Development Authority
- Finance Department
- Public Works Department
- Water and Waste Water Plants Department
- Cemetery Committee
Other topics to be discussed:
- 2019 LMIG Off System Safety Vendor Selection for Signs & Stripes
- Ordinance 2019-14 Dilapidated Structure
- Memo RE DOR (Department of Revenue) Sales Tax Information
- Banking Services Contract Renewal