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Pine Tree Intersection Improvements Complete

Community, Education, News July 31, 2023 , by

The Pine Tree intersection improvement project is complete. With this week’s installation of the last of the striping, the work was completed just in time for school to start next week. We are grateful to the Georgia Department of Transportation for doing all the signal work at no cost to the county, which was an enormous savings. We’ll all need to get used to the increased traffic in this area, but the intersection improvements should be a big help. No matter which school area you need to drive through next week, just remember to slow down. Or, if you’d like your child to ride the bus, the school system’s bus schedule is available by clicking here .

Emergency Services and Emergency Management Team of Lumpkin County

Community August 4, 2022 , by
Our Emergency Services and Emergency Management team members are working to provide not only service to our community, but to our region as well! The state of Georgia is divided into Emergency Medical Service regions, and we have three staff members who serve on our assigned regional commission – Emergency Services Chief/Emergency Management Director David Wimpy, Emergency Management Deputy Director Lorraine Morris, and now, EMS Division Chief James Lord has also been newly appointed to serve on our Regional Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. Regional meetings are held quarterly and range in content from cardiac, stroke, and trauma systems of care, best practices, updates from various state partners, and information on grants and funding opportunities. Good work to our staff members who participate on the regional council – we are grateful for your efforts on our behalf!
Not pictured, Lorraine Morris

Georgia Forestry continues controlled burns

Press Release March 8, 2022 , by
Georgia Forestry continues controlled burns.
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — Earlier in the week, Georgia Forestry began conducting controlled burns that have continued for silviculture purposes.
Georgia Forestry continues controlled burns.

Under specified weather conditions, fire experts perform controlled burns to help restore ecosystems’ health.

Controlled Burn Near John Perry Road
Georgia Forestry is conducting a 120-acre controlled burn near John Perry Road today. According to Goodfire.org, prescribed fire, otherwise known as a controlled burn, safely reduces excessive amounts of brush, shrubs and trees, encourages the new growth of native vegetation, and helps maintain the many plant and animal species whose habitats depend on periodic fire.

Controlled burn could cause smoke in Lumpkin County

Press Release March 3, 2022 , by
Controlled burn could cause smoke in Lumpkin County.

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Educating residents on the controlled burn occurring, Lumpkin County Government shared on social media its possible effects:

Georgia Forestry is doing a prescribed burn today in Dawson Forest. It will be around 400 acres, so there is a probability of smoke drifting our way from the west side of the county. While the smoke may be noticeable, Smokeybear.com says “Fire has always been part of the environment, and . . . plays a vital role in maintaining certain ecosystems. Prescribed fires, also known as prescribed burns or controlled burns, refer to the controlled application of fire by a team of fire experts under specified weather conditions that helps restore health to ecosystems that depend on fire.”

Rider Mill Road open but section remaining unpaved

Press Release February 25, 2022 , by
Rider Mill Road open following culvert replacement.
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Following the work which began on Feb. 24, the Lumpkin County Government announced the status of Rider Mill Road on social media:
Rider Mill Road Culvert Replacement Is Complete
The culvert replacement at the Jay Bridge Road end of Rider Mill Road is complete and the road is open. That section of the road will remain unpaved until the weather is more conductive to paving.
FYN previously shared the culvert replacement announcement, which readers can access at https://lumpkin.fetchyournews.com/2022/02/23/culvert-replacement-will-require-road-closure/.

Culvert replacement will require road closure

Press Release February 23, 2022 , by
Culvert replacement will require road closure.
Before the culvert replacement begins, the Lumpkin County Government warned residents of the road closure on social media:
Portion of Rider Mill Road Temporarily Closed Beginning Feb. 24
The Lumpkin County Road Department will begin a culvert replacement at the Jay Bridge Road end of Rider Mill Road on Thursday morning, Feb. 24. Rider Mill Road will be closed for replacement of the culvert at the creek crossing on the north end of the road. The closure will begin at 8:00 am Thursday the 24th and may last through late afternoon on Friday the 25th. All addresses on Rider Mill Road and Tome Bell Odom Road may be accessed from Siloam Church Road.

Georgia Power hosting public meeting about transmission line

Press Release February 2, 2022 , by
Georgia Power hosting meeting discussing transmission line.

Georgia Power will be hosting a public meeting to inform and educate citizens as to the need for, purpose of, and the location of a 115kV transmission line in Lumpkin County. The Georgia Power open house meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Venue at Farris, 1450 Lumpkin County Parkway, Dahlonega. You may attend at any time during the meeting hours. If you are unable to attend in person, or uncomfortable doing so, you may call 470-426-5372 during the meeting hours with any questions or comments.

For the Lumpkin County Government’s original post, visit https://www.facebook.com/lumpkin.county.government.

Storm drainpipe replacement will require road closure

Press Release January 28, 2022 , by
Replacement of storm drainpipe will require road closure.
Before the weekend commences, the Lumpkin County Government warns work on a storm drainpipe will affect commuting:
Tomorrow, Jan. 29, Cain Bridge Road will be closed between Cain Bridge Spur and Chesterra Drive from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for replacement of a storm drainpipe. All addresses between the closure points will be accessible from the Cain Bridge Spur end of the closure.

Winter weather possible for Lumpkin County

Press Release January 14, 2022 , by
The Lumpkin County Government urges citizens to prepare for winter weather.
  1. Winter Weather Event – Be Prepared!
According to the latest National Weather Service predictions, Lumpkin County can expect a coating of ice and around 3” – 6” inches of snow, depending on your location and elevation, between 7pm Saturday night and 1am Monday morning (forecast is subject to change). An added twist is that wind gusts of between 20 – 40mph are possible, which means power outages are likely. Plan ahead and prepare! If you or a family member uses medical equipment and you don’t have a generator, consider your alternatives. Also, what other heat sources do you have? Are these heat sources safe for your family to be around? http://Ready.gov recommends you have at least a three-day supply of water and food per person. Avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary – keep your well-prepared self at home and have fun!
Winter weather expected to hit Lumpkin County.

Winter weather, including ice and inches of snow, expected to impact Lumpkin County.

Weather warning sirens undergoing maintenance

Press Release January 13, 2022 , by
Road Department on standby regarding possible ice.
Weather Warning Sirens
We are having some work done on our weather warning sirens. The sirens have to be set off as part of the process, possibly more than once. There is no emergency and we apologize for the inconvenience.
Weather warning sirens undergoing maintenance.

The Lumpkin County Government warns sirens will have to be set off as part of the maintenance process.

Georgia Department of Revenue develops licensing portal

Press Release January 12, 2022 , by
The Georgia Department of Revenue has developed a centralized state-wide Alcohol Licensing Portal.
Centralized Alcohol Licensing Portal Now Available

In a collaborative effort with local governments, the Georgia Department of Revenue has developed a centralized state-wide Alcohol Licensing Portal (“ALP”). This web-based secure portal ensures both the Department of Revenue and local licensing jurisdictions such as Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners, receive, review, and process all retail alcohol applications in the ALP, and is intended to streamline the retail alcohol initial registration and renewal licensing process. Only retail beer/wine, consumption on premises (includes distilled spirits), and special events permits are eligible to be processed through this portal.

https://gtc.dor.ga.gov/

https://www.facebook.com/lumpkin.county.government

Lumpkin County government opens all roads

Press Release January 5, 2022 , by
Lumpkin County government advises caution of tree debris even though all county roads are open.

DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Lumpkin County government updated the community on the clearance of county roads, but advised drivers to exercise caution:

Thanks to our awesome Roads & Bridges Department, all county roads are open; however, we ended up with over 40 roads requiring tree removal. When a situation like this occurs, our priority is to get the higher traffic roads open as soon as possible and then get lesser traveled roads open. In the process of achieving this, tree debris is often left on the sides of the roads. Our crews will be back out collecting debris off county right-of-ways as time allows. Until that is accomplished, keep in mind there may be areas where you cannot pull off on the shoulder of the road and travel with care!

Lumpkin County government urges drivers to remain cautious of tree debris.

Although roads are open, Lumpkin County encourages drivers to be aware of possible tree debris.

Lumpkin County government previously shared roads would remain closed until local power companies could remove power lines from downed trees.

https://lumpkin.fetchyournews.com/2022/01/04/lumpkin-county-road-closures/

 

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