City council discusses new permit fees for 2018
News November 20, 2017
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Dahlonega’s City Council failed to achieve a quorum at last week’s scheduled work session and, instead, held what it called a “community meeting” to discuss issues to be voted on during the next regular meeting.
Council members discussed a change in special event permit fees to take effect in 2018. City staff recommended a three-tier, permit fee system based on the following: Type A events (5,000 or fewer attendees) would require a $500 permit fee and $300 parking fee; Type B events (5,000 to 25,000 attendees) would require a $1,000 permit fee and $550 parking fee; Type C events (more than 25,000 attendees) would require a $1,500 permit fee and $1,750 parking fee.
One organization that will apply for a special event permit in 2018 is the Dahlonega Science Café (DSC). According to the group’s Facebook page, it is dedicated to bringing fun, informative, thought-provoking meet-ups and talks from real working scientists to the community. Those talks are held in the Bourbon Street Grille on the square in Dahlonega.
The group is planning the Dahlonega Science Festival for March 23-25 to take place at multiple locations in the downtown area, including Hancock Park and Holly Theater. Organizers say their goal is to bring together University of North Georgia faculty, students, local businesses and organizations and people within the community to provide a stimulating environment for informal science learning.
Event activities would include the UNG faculty presenting a series of Science Café talks along with other invited speakers and UNG science students hosting hands-on science activities for children.
Staff also recommended renewal of the city’s probation services contract with Northeast Georgia Probation Services, Inc.
These and other issues are expected to be voted on at the next regular council meeting.
Malasek Highlights Women’s Soccer Awards
University of North Georgia November 3, 2017
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UNG Soccer Set to Host PBC Quarterfinals Tuesday
University of North Georgia October 30, 2017
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10/30/2017 | Men’s Soccer
DAHLONEGA – For the second year in a row, the University of North Georgia men’s and women’s soccer teams will both host the Peach Belt Conference Tournament quarterfinals at the UNG Soccer Complex. The women and men will both take on USC Aiken tomorrow evening in Dahlonega.
The Nighthawk women trailed the Pacers, 2-0, early in the first half before scoring the final three goals of the match to come away with a 3-2 win in Aiken back on October 14. Since that point, UNG has gone 3-0, outscoring opponents 17-2 in the stretch, while USCA has gone 1-1 with a win over Clayton State. This is the fourth consecutive year the women have hosted the quarterfinal round of the tournament and the first time in program history that the Nighthawks are the No. 1 seed. UNG’s men defeated USC Aiken, 3-0, in their matchup two weeks ago with goals scored by Gabriel Garcia, Carl Ludwig Eriksson and Michael Akin. The Nighthawks finished the season at 2-1 after the match in Aiken, defeating GSW and Clayton State on their way to the No. 3 seed in the tournament. The women will start the doubleheader at 5 p.m. and the men will follow at 7:30 p.m. Both games will be broadcast through the Nighthawk Sports Network as well. |
Women’s Soccer Comes Alive in Second Half in 5-1 Win
University of North Georgia October 27, 2017
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Women’s Soccer Shoots Past Francis Marion, 5-0
University of North Georgia September 25, 2017
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Dahlonega City Hall announces special called meeting
Community, Feature News September 5, 2019
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — Dahlonega City Council will hold a special called meeting at the Dahlonega City Hall on September 5, at 4:30pm to discuss Ordinance 2019-time, manner, and place, and Ordinance 2019-25.
According to City Hall, Ordinance 2019 is, “An ordinance regulating planned and spontaneous demonstrations on public property.” Ordinance 2019-25 is, “An ordinance to encourage innovative and safe uses of unmanned aircraft while addressing concerns about accountability.”
The public is encouraged to attend.
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City Council votes in favor for Occupational Tax amendment
Community, Police & Government August 7, 2019
DAHLONEGA, GA
The Dahlonega City Council voted in favor, 6-0, of the amendment to “increase occupation tax rates to defray general fund expenses,” after a public hearing held on Monday. City Councilman, Bruce Hoffman, motioned for the proposed ordinance, and Councilwoman, JoAnne Taylor, seconded the motion.
The cost of a business license in Dahlonega is based on the number of people employed by the business. Taylor explained to FYN that, “The City’s fee structures are all being examined since some have not been changed in over 15 years. This fee change does not affect businesses with one employee. The change puts Dahlonega in the average for cities our size. We expect a small impact to our General Fund revenues.”
A public hearing was held on Monday, August 5, before the City Council meeting to, “accept comments on the proposed new occupation tax schedule to be incorporated into the City’s code pertaining to occupation taxes.” According to Taylor, “We held a public hearing on this topic [proposed Occupational Tax amendment] but to date have received no feedback.”
According to the ordinance outline, the tax increase is expected to bring in an additional $13,900 in revenue to help alleviate the “increased cost for general fund operations.” Changes went into effect on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.
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Local art to be featured at Art in the Park
Community, Lifestyle August 7, 2019
Lumpkin Co., GA
The Dahlonega Art Alliance is hosting “Art in the Park” on Saturday, August 10, from 1p.m. until 5p.m. at Hancock Park, located behind the Dahlonega square.
Various local artists will have their work on display and available for purchase to the public; there will also be different mediums of art presented, such as live art, Plein air painting, photography, and music.
Local artist, Lily Payne Art, told FYN that she plans on showcasing her newest sunflower prints, “Art in the Park” will be local artists presenting their work to the public for sale. There will be several tents featuring different styles and mediums.”
Payne also explained that the Dahlonega Art Alliance is a “new alliance for local artists. It is to help local artists get more exposure and support each other through meetings and events.”
No. 12 UNG women’s tennis team defeats Queens
Sports, University of North Georgia May 14, 2019
WINGATE, N.C. – Behind a huge comeback at No. 1 doubles, the No. 12 University of North Georgia women’s tennis team avenged a loss to Queens from earlier in the season with a 4-2 win in the opening round of the NCAA Southeast Regional Monday afternoon.
After Lexa Loden and Adrienne Bofinger quickly earned the first doubles win at No. 3, the top two lines were in tight battles. Holly Bennett and Vaishali Jorge found themselves down, 4-1, before storming back to win the match, 7-5, and secure the doubles point.
In singles action, the Royals used a straight sets win at No. 2 singles to tie the match up, 1-1, before taking the lead with another straight set win at No. 6.
Bofinger would tie the match up with a 6-3, 7-6 win at No. 1 singles, followed by a Cibeles Zuddy win at No. 4, 6-3, 6-2.
With two matches left on the court, Claudelle Labonte Frey clinched the final point after her opponent double faulted on match point for the No. 5 singles line to finish with a 6-4, 6-3 score.
The Nighthawks will now face top-seeded and No. 10 Wingate tomorrow afternoon at 1 p.m. with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line.
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Columbus State defeats UNG in PBC women’s title match
Sports, Team FYN Sports April 22, 2019
FLORENCE, S.C. – Columbus State defeated the University of North Georgia, 4-1, Sunday to win the Peach Belt Conference Women’s Tennis Tournament championship.
The Cougars earned the doubles point, but UNG gave CSU a scare after Holly Bennett and Vaishali Jorge put North Georgia in front in doubles action with a 6-2 win at No. 1. The Cougars earned the point with 6-2 wins at the other two lines.
The Nighthawks briefly tied the match at 1-1 after Marleen Tilgner retired at No. 1 singles, but Columbus State went on to win in straight sets at Nos. 3, 4 and 6 to clinch the championship.
Despite falling in the match, North Georgia swept the tournament MVP honors with Adrienne Bofinger winning singles MVP while Bennett and Jorge won the doubles MVP for the tournament.
North Georgia will now await the NCAA selection show set for May 7.
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Mapes home run sparks UNG to 10-5 win over Augusta
News, Team FYN Sports, UNG Baseball March 24, 2019
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UNG sophomore named PBC pitcher of the week
UNG Baseball February 12, 2019
LUMPKIN, GA
According to the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, UNG sophomore, Nick Clarno, was named the Peach Belt Conference Player of the Week on Tuesday afternoon. The announcement came after Clarno hit a homerun all three games against Palm Beach Atlantic.
Clarno his .455 against Palm Beach Atlantic over the weekend, driving in six runs as the Nighthawks ran their record to 6-0. Clarno had a 1.364 batting percentage, and he opened with a solo shot in the first game before going for 2-for-4 in the second and third games. He also added a double during the finale, scoring a total of four runs and striking out only once in 11 at-bats.
Clarno leads the PBC in slugging percentage, is tied for second in home runs and is seventh in total bases. This is his first weekly honor of his career.
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UNG Athletics releases 2019 track and field schedule
Team FYN Sports January 2, 2019
DAHLONEGA, GA
Tom Williams, head coach of the University of North Georgia track and field team, has announced the 2019 Nighthawks schedule of events.
The Fifth Annual Cougar Invitational will kick off the season on February 23 and will be hosted by Columbus State. The Nighthawks will then travel to Berry College for the Victor Icebreaker Duals held on March 2.
UNG will then go to Columbus for the Adonica Ferguson Classic on March 9, before going to Emory the weekend of March 22-23 and also March 29-30. The final regular season meet will be in Jacksonville, Alabama, at the JSU Invitational on April 6.
The Nighthawks will then head down to Daytona Beach for the Peach Belt Conference Championships from April 17-19.
UNG women’s soccer seniors earn all-region honors
University of North Georgia November 29, 2018
DAHLONEGA, GA
According to press release from the University of North Georgia Athletic’s Department, UNG women’s soccer seniors, Renee VanHorn and Asa Thorsen, were announced as the newest members of the United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region team. VanHorn earned second team honors, and Thorsen was named to the third team.
VanHorn finished in fourth place at the Peach Belt Conference, with 12 goals for the season. She also added three assists, bringing her collective total to 27 points and six game-winning goals.
Thorsen scored two goals, assisted on three other goals, and was a key player in the midfield for UNG.
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UNG will host 32-team high school basketball showcase
University of North Georgia November 29, 2018
LUMPKIN, CO., GA
According to a press release from the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, UNG and Adrian Penland Basketball are coming together to host the North Georgia High School Showcase that will be held on Saturday, December 1 in two facilities across campus.
North Georgia Medical Center’s Orthopedic Services is sponsoring the event, which will feature a face-off between 32 of the state’s highest ranking high school programs in the state. There will be 16 games, of which wight will be held in the new Convocation Center, and the additional eight will be held in UNG’s Memorial Hall.
Tickets are available for $10 for general admission, $5 for ages 6-17, and free to children five and under. One ticket is good for all 16 games, and it also includes admission into both facilities.
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Nine UNG cross-country runners chosen for All-Academic team by Peach Belt Conference
University of North Georgia October 30, 2018AUGUSTA, GA
According to the University of North Georgia Athletics Department, the Peach Belt Conference named nine UNG cross-country runners to the All-Academic team on Friday, October 26. The nine Nighthawks are a part of the 36-runner team. UNG had the most runners honored, followed by Georgia College with eight.
The Nighthawk honorees are: Emma Brown, Sarah Buckler, Maria Coughlin, Makayla Ellis, Bree Hammond, Aleah Johnson, Jordan Mund, Kenedi Rodney and Olivia Terwilliger.
To be eligible for the All-Academic team, a student-athlete must 1) participate in at least half of his/her team’s events and be either a starter or significant contributor; 2) achieved a 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and 3) completed at least one full academic year at his or her current institution and has reached sophomore athletic eligibility. The Peach Belt Conference Sports Information Directors oversee the program.
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