Construction vehicles and equipment can be seen at the future site of the Lumpkin County Veterans Cemetery on Blackburn Road.
Local veterans are one step closer to being able to choose their hometown as their final resting place, after earth-moving equipment was deployed to the future 11.1-acre site of the County’s Veterans Cemetery for the first time last week.“I can’t begin to tell everyone how many veterans or veteran…
The Lumpkin Parks & Rec swim team gathers for a photo back at home, after their successful performance at State.
Several Lumpkin County Parks & Rec swimmers capped their summer season with standout performances at last week’s State Championship meet in Moultrie. Nineteen local athletes qualified for the event, and five returned home as State Champions.Those champions included Maddie Evans, Amelia Turk,…
The musical cast of Children of Eden will bring songs and spirituality to The Holly Theater for a series of performances that will run through August 2.
By David Zunker / The Nugget -------------- If you somehow missed church this week, consider The Holly Theatre’s production of Children of Eden as a make-up session. Like everything spiritual, it will brighten your heart and satisfy your soul.It may sound strange, even though this is a…
Ely Self represented Lumpkin County and the nation as part of Team USA at the Cairns Cup in Spain.
It’s not every day a local athlete gets the chance to represent the nation in the sport they love, but that was exactly the case for Ely Self, who traveled to Spain to compete in an adaptive golf tournament at The San Roque Club. The Cairns Cup brings together athletes from across Europe and…
A local resident takes notes as Anita Anderson Spangler with Citizens for a Free Lumpkin speaks during a recent Homestead Property Tax Relief Seminar held in the library’s meeting room.
Rising property tax assessments were the hot topic of discussion Friday evening during the last of three seminars hosted by resident Anita Anderson Spangler on behalf of Citizens for a Free Lumpkin.Spangler, who campaigned for District 3 Board of Commissioners during the May 19 Special Election,…
Smith Douglas representative Mike Beatty presents his proposal during last week's joint meeting at City Hall.
“I think we have plenty of affordable housing in Lumpkin County,” said Mayor Sam Norton during a meeting last week at City Hall. “But what we don’t have is housing that’s affordable.” One developer is trying to do something about that. Their proposition is simple: housing in the price range of…
Lumpkin football athletes Gabriela Frausto, Haven Lingerfelt, Mary Meadows, Annalee Gilbert and Kylie Schubert gather for a quick photo during last week’s practice.
The last time The Nugget checked in with Lumpkin County High School’s newly formed girls flag football team, they were still sorting through tryouts. Last week, the group returned to the field with a finalized roster and a clear direction for what comes next. Teaching a brand new sport to brand new…
Plenty of topics are on the table as committee members help chart out potential rules and regulations for Lumpkin County.
Tighter restrictions on data centers are one of many hot-button topics being considered by a new government committee formed by the Board of Commissioners last month.The issue was brought to the fore at the end of that same meeting during the Public Comments portion, when resident Melvin Turner…
Sebastian Dunn speaks during the recent FCA baseball camp at Lumpkin County High School.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is known for its early‑morning huddles and gatherings on school campuses, but in Lumpkin County, FCA’s reach has grown far beyond what most people expect. Through camps, mentorship and year‑round discipleship, the organization is creating new opportunities for…
Members of the Dahlonega Planning Commission took a close look at ordinances that govern amplified noise and holiday lighting at a recent meeting.
The City of Dahlonega is working to address some common resident complaints regarding noise and light emissions in the downtown area; that was one of the key takeaways following the July 7 public hearing of the Dahlonega Planning Commission.With member James Guy absent, the Commission voted 3-1 to…
