Voters went to the polls in Lumpkin County on May 19 to cast their votes in the Primary.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Former District 3 Commissioner Rhett Stringer is now the new Lumpkin County Chairman following the results of Tuesday’s General Primary and Special Elections.
Water and Sewage Authority Executive Director Sean Phipps gestures toward a letter from DCCM requesting a six month extension and $265,673 in additional construction phase services to complete the Cane Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Satellite Industries held a ribbon cutting last week to celebrate its new 172,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution center, located on Fannie Russell Road in Lumpkin County.
Junior Jeb Jackson (center) is flanked by 10 student models wearing his clothing brand, One Fifty Three Designs, during a charity fashion show held last month in the high school auditorium.
The Nugget’s Matt Aiken took a swing at conquering a nearby golf course along with family and friends.
Local folks are having their opinions heard at City Hall, and that’s a good thing.
Fantasy Sports expert Steve Alexander catches up with NBA legend Dominique Wilkins as he dines at Dahlonega’s 7Pie Pizzeria.
This year’s squad consisted of Kaitlyn Johnson, Rileigh Raftelis, Maddie Lee, Averie Simmons, Brooklyn Estrella, Taylor Burton, Gabby Warren, Layla Melius, Tavie Blacksher and Maggie McKenzie. They were coached and led by Head Coach Wolf Harbin, Assistant Head Coach Carson Horton, Director Of Vibes Mason Hester, Head of Scout Team Caleb Wendl and Team DJ Parker Cox.
Weston Veater had a standout performance during his first outing as a runningback against East Hall.
Addison Parker makes a play during last week’s tryouts for the Lumpkin County High School flag football team. The season is set to begin in October.
Dahlonega resident Sam Kwiecen said he first got “gold fever” while visiting Dahlonega. He learned to pan for gold while stationed at Miramar Naval Base in California.
Jonathon, Sarah, and Jonathon Barge Jr., who goes by “J,” are all smiles having learned that Jonathon Barge won the Winter 2022 Lake Living cover contest for the picture of “J” in the family’s 1972 Alumacraft fishing boat “catching snowflakes instead of fish” on Lake Burton in January 2022. Enoch Autry, publisher of The Clayton Tribune in Rabun County, right, hands the family the $100 prize for winning the contest. (Photo by Megan Broome)
Cornelia resident Donna Shirley receives her $100 prize money from Alan NeSmith, Community Newspapers Inc. chairman. Shirley’s photograph of the double waterfalls that make up Anna Ruby Falls graces the cover of the 2023 summer edition of The Mountain Traveler magazine. (Photo/Kimberly Brown)
Voters went to the polls in Lumpkin County on May 19 to cast their votes in the Primary.
The Nugget’s Matt Aiken took a swing at conquering a nearby golf course along with family and friends.
Local folks are having their opinions heard at City Hall, and that’s a good thing.
Fantasy Sports expert Steve Alexander catches up with NBA legend Dominique Wilkins as he dines at Dahlonega’s 7Pie Pizzeria.
Water and Sewage Authority Executive Director Sean Phipps gestures toward a letter from DCCM requesting a six month extension and $265,673 in additional construction phase services to complete the Cane Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
This year’s squad consisted of Kaitlyn Johnson, Rileigh Raftelis, Maddie Lee, Averie Simmons, Brooklyn Estrella, Taylor Burton, Gabby Warren, Layla Melius, Tavie Blacksher and Maggie McKenzie. They were coached and led by Head Coach Wolf Harbin, Assistant Head Coach Carson Horton, Director Of Vibes Mason Hester, Head of Scout Team Caleb Wendl and Team DJ Parker Cox.
Weston Veater had a standout performance during his first outing as a runningback against East Hall.
Satellite Industries held a ribbon cutting last week to celebrate its new 172,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution center, located on Fannie Russell Road in Lumpkin County.
Addison Parker makes a play during last week’s tryouts for the Lumpkin County High School flag football team. The season is set to begin in October.
Junior Jeb Jackson (center) is flanked by 10 student models wearing his clothing brand, One Fifty Three Designs, during a charity fashion show held last month in the high school auditorium.
For the School Board District 2 seat, Lee Adkins, Taylor Gilleland and Kevin Herrit are challenging incumbent Craig Poore. For the District 4 seat, Ronna Anderson is facing Steven Mulkey.
