May 21, 2012
Lumpkin County School Superintendent Dewey Moye, left, and Lumpkin County High School Principal Michael Tinney say they are pleased with a new ranking that places LCHS at number 29 in the state.
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Lumpkin County High School has landed among the top high schools in the state, according U.S. News & World Report.
From left, caregiver Christina and survivors Molly Callender and Maria Flynn listen as this year’s Honorary Event Chair for Relay For Life Adria McCormack talks about the battle to beat cancer.
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Individuals and teams raise money through a variety of events—yard sales, bake sales, car washes and more, as well as selling food and hosting fun games at the Relay event.
Margaret Owen (left) was honored by the Dahlonega Woman’s Club recently with a “lifetime membership” to the organization she has been a part of for many years. Lana Hootselle, current DWC President, presented Owen with a certificate of “heartfelt appreciation for all you have done for the Dahlonega Woman’s Club and this Lumpkin County community,” Hootselle said. (Staff photo/SHARON HALL)
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Margaret Owen and her husband John arrived in Dahlonega, they hadn’t even begun to unpack when Ella Ray Oakes knocked on the door to welcome the couple to the community.
North Georgia’s Sarah Johnson (7) and Callie Fernandez (3) console Katherine Martin (29) after she is tagged out at home plate as the Saints battle Flagler in the Southeast Super Regional on Saturday.
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For the first time in four years the North Georgia softball team will not be representing the Southeast Region in the Division II College World Series.
Austin Rocconi, executive chef at Montaluce’s Le Vigne Restaurant, recently turned in a top dish at the Golden Onion Chef competition in Vidalia. Locally, The Dahlonega Nugget is offering a free bag of Vidalia onions with each new or renewed subscription while supplies last. (Staff photo/MATT AIKEN)
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Austin Rocconi may not specialize in fast-food, but the clock was ticking pretty quickly as the executive chef of Montaluce’s Le Vigne Restaurant found himself vying for the title of Golden Onion C...
Everyone who had a hand in making high-speed fiber optic more available in Lumpkin County attempted to have a hand on the on-switch for North Georgia Network’s Core Point of Presence (C-POP) last week. Lumpkin County Development Authority members past and present; county school administrators and students; North Georgia College & State University, City of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County officials; a representative of the National Telecommunications & Information Administration; Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle and other state officials; and members and representatives of the North Georgia Network Board all symbolically reached toward the future for Lumpkin County’s economic development while reaching to touch the symbol of NGN’s presence in the county. (Staff photo/SHARON HALL)
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A dream that began in Lumpkin County and has since spread throughout the North Georgia region came home as the North Georgia Network “lit” a Core Point of Presence (C-POP) near the county middle sc...
Dr. Alice Sampson turned in her key to the Vickery House, home of the Georgia Appalachian Studies Center at North Georgia College & State University, last week. Sampson retired after 11 years at the university. She spent the last seven working on establishing the Center. (Staff photo/SHARON HALL)
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Dr. Alice Sampson retired last week from the world of academia after spending most of her adult life teaching. But she didn’t always want to be a teacher, she said. “I hated school as a teenager...
Focused: North Georgia’s Jessica Coan struck out 19 batters in two games as the Saints won the Dahlonega Regional. (Photo by John Bynum)
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North Georgia shoots down King College, Columbus State and Augusta State to come within two games of a fourth-straight World Series
Kyle Trammell may be new to the racing world, but he’s been burning up the racetrack at Maxxis South Eastern Dirt Series lately. (Staff photo/MATT AIKEN)
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Kyle Trammell may have six more years to go until he gets his driver’s license. But when he does, he’ll be ready. “Maybe too ready,” said his mom Tonya as her 10-year-old son stood next to a pair...
Chamber President Amy Booker represented one-half of the speaking citizens who chose to address the matter of Sunday beer and wine sales at a public hearing Monday evening. (Staff photo/MATT AIKEN)
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The topic of Sunday beer and wine sales sailed through a city public hearing Monday evening as the potentially controversial matter was discussed in a mere three minutes. The session, which was he...
While supplies last, anyone who signs up for a new subscription to the newspaper or renews their current subscription will receive a free five-pound bag of onions, which were fresh-picked in South Georgia just last week.
Supplies are limited, so those interested are encouraged to stop by The Nugget office at 1074 Morrison Moore Parkway as soon as possible. (Staff photo/MATT AIKEN)
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What makes backyard burgers better this time of year? Two words. Vidalia onions. Last Tuesday, I called my good friend and Vidalia onion farmer Blake Dasher. He told me they were geared up right n...
Gov. Nathan Deal, left, was one of many dignataries in Dahlonega over the weekend to help honor Col. Ben Purcell, a North Georgia College & State University graduate whose life has been a testament to dedication to duty. Also pictured is Col. Purcell’s wife, Anne. More coverage and photos can be found inside today’s paper. (Photo courtesy Dink NeSmith)
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A new cornerstone was added to North Georgia College & State University’s significant landmarks for the Boars Head Brigade on campus last weekend. The university dedicated the Colonel Ben Purcell...
Project Dahlonega Bootcamp instructors, from left, Shannon Stephens, Chris Howard, Theresa Miller and Leah Smith can be found every weekday morning in Hancock Park. (Staff photo/MATT AIKEN)
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A peculiar kind of party has been breaking out during the pre-dawn hours in downtown Dahlonega lately. “Time for a push-up party!” barked Project Dahlonega Bootcamp leader Chris Howard last Frid...
Musicians who usually gather on the Georgia Appalachian Studies Center Pickin’ Porch each week moved to the lawn to set the mood for the dedication of the 1832 Gold Rush Cabin, seen in the background. (Staff photo/SHARON HALL)
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The 1832 cabin donated to the Georgia Appalachian Studies Center by the Jim and Betty Smulian family has resided in the backyard of the Vickery House for one month. But it was formally dedicated l...
On-base: Lumpkin County senior Will Anderson had three hits and an RBI as the Indians pounded White County 12-5. (Photo/John Bynum)
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Just in case White County was thinking of sweeping the season series versus Lumpkin County, the Indians brought a power-packed performance to Cleveland on Thursday to punish the Warriors with a 12-...
The Fiddleheads, from left, Trygve Myers, Jake Larios Adam Kersh, Michael Wallace and Zak McConnell jammed on the Public Square last Wednesday while filming a video to their original song “Goodbye L.A.” (Staff photo/MATT AIKEN)
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The Fiddleheads said goodbye to L.A. a little less than a year ago. But that was only the beginning. Once the local newgrass-bluegrass ensemble stepped from the stage of NBC’s America’s Got Talent...
Tonya Keys (center) says it wasn’t difficult to spend $9 at nine different retail establishments in Dahlonega. She loves shopping around town. Keys’ name was drawn as the winner of the 9-9-9 promotion, sponsored by The Dahlonega Nugget, Chamber of Commerce, Lumpkin County Development Authority and Downtwon Development Authority (DDA). Pictured with Keys are (from left) Chamber President Amy Booker, Nugget editor/publisher Wayne Knuckles, DDA Director Joel Cordle, Rebecca Shirley with the DDA, Chamber Board Secretary Deb Rowe and Board Chair Donna Minnich. (Staff photo/SHARON HALL)
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Nearly $86,000 was added to the local economy over the past few weeks as Lumpkin County citizens took advantage of a chance to win $999 in 9-9-9, a promotion of Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of...
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Best of the best: Lumpkin’s winning foursome is (front row, from left) Mira Grizzle and Heather Johnson, (back row) Charles Tritt and Dakota Spivey.
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The varsity riflery team decided at the beginning of the season not to try to win the State Championship. They decided instead to focus on the process of shooting the same way every match.
Ruth Head is always making the rounds throughout Lumpkin County in the often-used, but rarely noticed, Lumpkin County Transit vehicle. The transit department can be reached at 706-864-6900.(Staff photo/MATT AIKEN)
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People usually don’t miss the bus in Dahlonega. Mostly because they don’t know there is a bus. “It surprises us all the time,” said Rhonda Bailey while riding in the back row of Lumpkin County P...
Ranger has already had his shots, but he gamely demonstrates the simple procedure which takes place at Red Barn Veterinary Hospital this weekend and next during a rabies clinic held by Dr. Rebecca Babcock, left, and Dr. Karen Donovan. (Staff photo/MATT AIKEN)
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A rabies infection doesn’t always look like the last 10 minutes of Old Yeller, according to Kate McDuffee. The Dahlonega resident knows this for sure after she was bitten by a seemingly heathy c...
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With a shorter name, the mission is still the same.
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Tough choices face board as they wrestle with next year’s education fina...
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