Cantrell Adds Four During Early Signing Period
University of North Georgia December 5, 2017
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12/4/2017 | Baseball
DAHLONEGA – Fresh off a historic season that included a NCAA Southeast Region Championship, head University of North Georgia baseball coach Tom Cantrell has announced the signing of four student-athletes during the early signing period last month. Cantrell has added Hunter Cain, Tim Conway, Jackson Hodnick and Bryant Pietri to the Nighthawk family.
Cain, a pitcher and first baseman from Dacula, Georgia, has played for Archer High School and Team Elite in the summer. He has been named a second-team All-County pitcher. His stats include a 1.81 ERA combined with a 5-0 record in 27 innings of work. At the plate, Cain hit .271 with one homer, two doubles and nine RBI. “Hunter is a big strong projectable player coming to us from Archer High School,” said Cantrell. “On the mound, Hunter has a power arm with some big upside and can throw multiple pitches for strikes. At the plate he is a strong physical hitter with some power potential. Hunter is a guy that attended one of our prospect camps and is a good fit for our program. He is a great young man from a good family and we are happy to have him on board here at North Georgia!” Conway, a right-handed utility player from Decatur, Georgia, hit .424 a year ago for Decatur High School and his summer team, the Colt .45’s. He hit four home runs, 10 doubles and 35 RBI, as well as stole 15 bases and had a 1.306 OPS. Conway was named to the All-County and All-Region First Team as well as the DeKalb County Player of the Month. “Tim is an extremely athletic player who can play multiple positions from Decatur High School,” Cantrell stated. “He has the potential to hit for average and hit for power and he can run as well. Tim has a great frame that he will continue to add on to and is very projectable. He is a toolsy player and we are excited to get him in the program! Tim will be a great addition to our team and we are excited to add him to the Nighthawk family! ” A right-handed pitcher from Evans, Georgia, and Greenbrier High School, Hodnick went 3-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 16 innings pitched this summer for Baseball Scoutz USA. He was named an honorable mention for the All-Region team. Cantrell said of Hodnick, “Jackson is a big strong pitcher from a quality program over at Greenbrier. He has great potential on the mound and his better days are ahead of him. He can throw multiple pitches for strikes and has a good hard breaking ball that he can throw on or off the plate for swings and misses. Jackson exemplifies what it means to be a student athlete as he is a great student as well. We are excited to welcome Jackson to the North Georgia family!” Pietri went 6-0 with two saves and an ERA of 0.23 last season for Loganville High School, marking the lowest ERA in LHS history. The righty threw 30 innings and struck out 30 batters as well. “Bryant is a quality young man from a great family coming to us from a successful Loganville program that has had some quality pitchers over the years and Bryant is another one that fits that mold,” said Cantrell. “He has a live fastball and a quality breaking ball and had a lot of success last season on a state championship team. Bryant has a loose athletic arm action and we are excited to see him reach his potential. He will be a great addition to our pitching staff next season!” |
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Many downtown businesses will close on 9.14 due to rally
Feature News September 13, 2019
DAHLONEGA, GA
The list of local businesses on the historic Dahlonega square that will be closed on September 14 has steadily increased as the impending rally approaches.
Some of the first businesses to announce closing on the 14th are, Spirits Tavern, Gustavo’s, and Knuckles Sandwich Shop. Spirits posted on their reason for closing on their Facebook page, which was later shared by Knuckles “Spirits Tavern will be closed on this day (Saturday, September 14). The safety of our employees and guests are our highest priority. The revenue lost is not worth acknowledging hate of any kind.”
Since then, several other businesses have taken to social media to announce their closing on 9.14, including Mayor Sam Norton’s business, the Picnic Cafe and Dessertery. According to Picnic Cafe’s Facebook page, “It’s not always about the dollar. Family values and a sense of community are what most businesses on the Square are about here in Dahlonega. We will close Saturday, September 14th and encourage others to be home with their family. We will reopen the day after these disruptive protests and counter-protests. We look forward to seeing you on Make-Up Monday (9/16/19).”
Crimson Moon told FYN that they will be closed during the day and open only to host the concert scheduled for Saturday night. Capers on the Square, Brad Walker Pottery, Paul Thomas Chocolates, The Dahlonega General Store, Jolie Day Spa, Walking Ghost Tours, and Studio Jewelers are amongst the businesses that will also be closed. The Dahlonega Farmer’s Market is also canceled for 9.14.
While many downtown businesses will be closed, there are some who will remain open, or open later Saturday evening. This includes The Fudge Factory and Outlaw Jerky will open at 4 p.m. on Saturday, 19 Degrees North, Pueblos, Grapevines, Johnny B’s, Naturally Georgia, Giggle Monkey Toys, Shenanigan’s Irish Pub, and Bourbon Street Grille, (downstairs dining only) will all remain open.
Deb Rowe, owner of Shenanigan’s and Bourbon Street Grille, explained that they will remain open, but the upstairs dining area and balcony area of Bourbon Street will be closed. Patrons will still have the option to dine downstairs at Bourbon Street. Both businesses expressed support and appreciation not for the rally, but for the many law enforcement officers and emergency personnel who will be diligently working to keep everyone safe during the rally,
“Shenanigans and Bourbon Street will be open on Saturday 9/14, offering our employee discount of 30% to all emergency personnel. We are aware that many businesses are taking a different approach, and that’s just as understandable. We will stand in the confidence of our law enforcement to monitor and protect, as well as being steadfast with safety and security ourselves. In addition to our local emergency personnel, there are several hundreds of additional officers coming to serve our community and it is our hope that after a contained and uneventful demonstration, we will be able to serve them in appreciation of their service to us all.”
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Chestatee Artists Group announces new Folk School
Business August 14, 2019
DAHLONEGA, GA
The Dahlonega Chestatee Artists Group has opened registration for their upcoming Folk School from now until September 27, 2019. The first classes of the Folk School will be held the weekend of October 11 through October 13, beginning Friday evening at 7p.m. until 9p.m. and ending Sunday around 11:30a.m.
Credit: Beth Stull Morning Glow
There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, September 12 for those interested in learning more about the mission of Chestatee Artists, the Folk School, and to meet the instructors. The meeting will be at 6p.m., in the United Community Bank Community Room.
According to their website, a variety of categories will be offered to the public, “Our Folk School classes will be held in our beautiful city of Dahlonega twice a year with some of the finest instructors in many exciting categories. Leatherwork, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, wire wrapping, jewelry making, weaving and more.”
Instructor, Oscar Rayneri, teaching at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts
For those who cannot attend in October, a second Folk School will be offered in March of 2020.
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UNG set to open new Blue Ridge campus fall of 2020
News, University of North Georgia August 5, 2019
LUMPKIN CO., GA
The University of North Georgia is a year away from opening their newest campus, located in the Fannin County mountains in Blue Ridge, GA, according to the UNG Press.
The campus stands alone from the current Blue Ridge campus and is located off GA 515. According to UNG’s website, the funding the for the new campus comes from the state’s 2019 fiscal year budget, “Georgia Speaker of the House of Representatives David Ralston helped secure $5.5 million in state funds for the new Blue Ridge Campus in the 2019 fiscal year budget. Ralston, a UNG alumnus, represents Georgia District 7, including Fannin County, in the General Assembly.”
Once complete, the facility will be equipped with “science lab space, a computer lab, and spaces for students to gather and study outside of classrooms.” So far, the main roads have been paved, and utilities have been installed and will be tied into city mains. Site grading has begun, and construction on the building itself should begin in August. The campus is scheduled to be completed in time for classes beginning fall semester 2020.
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UNG baseball players named to ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Second Team
Sports, University of North Georgia May 31, 2019
LUMPKIN CO., GA
According to the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, UNG baseball players, Chase Sudduth and Parker Morrison, were each selected for the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Second Team.
Chase Sudduth Photo courtesy of UNG Athletics
Sudduth, a senior from Powder Springs, GA, his .379 on the year, with 17 doubles, two triples and eight homers with 40 RBI. He was also named to the All-Peach Belt Conference First Team and D2CCA All-Region Second Team earlier this month. Sudduth, at one point this season, had a 15 game hitting streak and ended the season on a 43 game reached base streak, both longest on the UNG team. He also had 23 multi-hit games, including the only five-hit game on the team this season.
Morrison, a redshirt sophomore from Cumming, GA, went 5-4 with nine saves in 2019, fanning 81 opposing batters while walking just 22. His ERA was a 3.52, third best on the team. He was also selected for Second Team All-Conference earlier this month.
Parker Morrison, Photo courtesy of UNG Athletics
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Nighthawks women’s tennis team ends with loss against Lynn
Sports, University of North Georgia May 24, 2019
LUMPKIN CO., GA
According to the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, the No. 12 UNG women’s tennis team’s season comes to a close as the Nighthawks fell to No. 1 Lynn, 4-0, Thursday morning in the national quarterfinals. Lynn seeded third in the tournament and will advance to tomorrow’s semifinal round.
The Nighthawks fell in the doubles point but showed fight, falling at No. 3 doubles, 6-3, despite starting the match down 3-0. No. 2 doubles did not finish, but the match was 5-4 with Lynn serving when the point was clinched.
North Georgia continued to battle in singles play, but in the end, the nation’s top team was too much as the Knights took the final three points of the match at Nos. 2, 3 and 5 to continue on.
The Nighthawks finished the season at 22-6, marking the most wins in a single season in program history. UNG also made the national quarterfinals for the first time in program history this year as well, advancing a round further than last year’s trip to the final site.
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UNG women’s tennis team defeats Queens in championship opening
Sports, University of North Georgia May 22, 2019
LUMPKIN CO., GA
According to the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, the No. 12 UNG women’s tennis team won three straight singles matches in straight sets over No. 49 Queens, 4-0, in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Tennis Championship. The win marks the first win at the national championship site in program history.
UNG started quickly in doubles, winning 6-1 at No. 2 and No. 3. The first win was earned by Emma Etelalahti and Cibeles Zuddy, followed by Adrienne Bofinger and Lexa Loden.
In singles, Bofinger earned the first point, winning in dominant fashion, 6-1, 6-1. Zuddy wasn’t far behind, winning at No. 4, 6-3, 6-2 before the singles matches were closer. Jorge went down a set early but fought back to force a third, while Claudelle Labonte Frey won her first set in a tiebreak. Bennett clinched the match with a 7-5, 6-3 win just before Loden was able to finish her match.
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UNG women’s basketball sophomore named Player of the Week
University of North Georgia February 4, 2019
DAHLONEGA, GA
University of North Georgia women’s basketball sophomore, Julianne Sutton, was named the Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week Monday afternoon.
In two games, Sutton averaged 19.5 points and 16.0 rebounds while shooting a 69% from the field. Sutton also scored 14 with 16 rebounds agains Lander, scoring 25 with another 16 against Georgia Southwestern.
Sutton is currently fifth in the PBC in rebounding, second in blocks, third in field goal percentage and 12th in scoring.
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“UNG The Gold I See!” Author meet-and-greet at Lumpkin County Library
University of North Georgia January 30, 2019
Dahlonega, GA
The Lumpkin County Library will host a meet-and-greet with University of North Georgia President, Dr. Bonita Jacobs, author of, “UNG The Gold I See! The Legacy of UNG’s Dahlonega Campus” on Thursday, January 31, from 4-5pm. Copies of Dr. Jacobs’ book will be available for purchase, and she will be available for book-signing.
“UNG The Gold I See! The Legacy of UNG’s Dahlonega Campus” is the first of five children’s books written by Dr. Jacobs, regarding each of the five UNG campuses. It is published by the University of North Georgia Press, and celebrates the history, heritage, and contributions by the college in Lumpkin County.
According to the UNG website the story tells a multi-generational story, “Benjamin Smith, his daughter Jamie, and grandson Tommy each have a different goal during Visitor’s Day at UNG’s Dahlonega Campus. The grandfather wants to recall the memories of his years in the Corps of Cadets. The mother wants to remember her years in the nursing program. And the grandson wants to find UNG Dahlonega’s legendary treasure: the gold hidden somewhere on campus.”
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UNG rifle team wins sixth consecutive Georgia State Championship
University of North Georgia January 16, 2019
STATESBORO, Ga.
According to the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, the No. 19 UNG rifle team took home their sixth consecutive victory at the Georgia State Championship over Georgia Southern and Georgia Military. The Nighthawks fired a 4575 aggregate score to finish 57 points clear of the second place Eagles.
Photo courtesy UNG Athletics
UNG’s Ricky Medina earned second best shooter in the event, just one point behind GS’s Rosemary Kramer for the top shooter honor. Medina was the top smallbore shooter, firing a 574 with no string going for less than 95 points. Tobin Sanctuary was third-best in the smallbore discipline, using a perfect 100 string in the prone position to earn a 571.
Photo courtesy UNG Athletics
Kimberlee Nettles finished in fourth place in the overall shooting, using a 583 in the air rifle discipline that included two 99 strings and two 98 strings.
Kramer was the top shot in the air rifle discipline, firing a 595 that included two perfect 100 strings.
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UNG men’s basketball team took eighth in PCB Preseason Poll
University of North Georgia November 6, 2018
AUGUSTA, GA
According to a press release from the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, the UNG men’s basketball team was picked to finish in a tie for eighth in the Peach Belt Conference Preseason Coaches Poll.
University of North Carolina Pembroke earned nine first place votes to take the top spot in the poll, followed by Clayton State, who took three first place votes. Augusta, University of South Carolina Aiken and Georgia Southwestern rounded out the top five.
The Nighthawks are tied with Georgia College at 49 points in the poll. UNG finished last year in sixth in the Peach Belt after a 12-17 season. The Nighthawks will take to the floor for the first time Sunday night at the UNG Convocation Center in an exhibition against Emory. Tip time is set for 7 p.m.
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UNG women’s golf takes runner-up at LeeAnn Noble Memorial
University of North Georgia October 19, 2018
DAHLONEGA, GA
According to a press release from the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, Nighthawk junior, Megan Sabol, finished in third place individually, as the UNG women’s golf team used a final-round score of 300 to jump from a tie for seventh to second place in the final round of the LeeAnn Noble Memorial.
Sabol fired a 72 in the final round to finish the tournament with a one-over 14,5 leaving UNG in the tournament and claiming All-Tournament honors. Senior Anna Greer, finished in a tie for 13th at 149 after improving one stroke from Monday to Tuesday.
The Nighthawks shot 609 in the 36-hole event, claiming the fifth-best 36-hole score in program history. Anderson won the tournament by shooting new 18- and 36-hole tournament records, firing a one-under 287 in the final round to finish with an eight-over 584.
The LeeAnn Noble Memorial marked the end to the fall season for UNG. The Nighthawks will next compete in the World Golf Invitational, hosted by Flagler, February 3-4.
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UNG men’s soccer team defeats Clayton State University 5-2
University of North Georgia October 1, 2018
DAHLONEGA, GA
The University of North Georgia men’s soccer team defeats Clayton State 5-2 Saturday, September 29, at the UNG Soccer Complex in Dahlonega, GA
The Clayton State University Lakers started the game strong, with four shots taken in the first three minutes, but the Lakers could not prevail against the Nighthawk’s defense.
UNG senior, Alex Grant, scored the first goal of the game for the Nighthawks and UNG senior, Gabriel Garcia, followed Grant’s lead soon after, for a 2-0 lead over CSU. UNG junior, Eren Ozer, added another goal to the Nighthawk’s lead, but the Lakers managed a goal off a penalty kick rebound.
After the half, Garcia scored the fourth goal for UNG, but was met with another penalty kick for CSU. UNG junior,Prince Domafriyie, made the final goal in the 89th minute of the game, assisting in UNG’s victory.