Instead of waiting for next year, Lumpkin County High School is now following the state’s new mandate, which bans the use of cellphones.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
It’s a new year for Lumpkin County High School, but something’s missing. It’s not their pencils, pens or paper. This year students are entering the school under a new mandate banning the use of cellphones.
Patton Hahn stands at the podium during a packed Lumpkin County Planning Commission meeting last Monday.
Sheriff Stacy Jarrard took to Facebook on Monday after a chopped Flock camera was recovered near Yahoola Creek Park.
Memorabilia from Army Bandsman Sgt. Gene Butcher is on display at the Senior Life Enrichment Center's outpost.
Chauna Utterback pelts her coworker with candy during the parade.
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.
The Nugget’s sports writer Eligha Roper examines the chatter surrounding the new Region opponents that will shape Lumpkin County’s 2026 schedule.
The Lady Indians take a moment before clashing with rival Dawson County last week.
The Lady Indians celebrate their win over The Tigers on Dawson County’s field.
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)
Instead of waiting for next year, Lumpkin County High School is now following the state’s new mandate, which bans the use of cellphones.
Patton Hahn stands at the podium during a packed Lumpkin County Planning Commission meeting last Monday.
The Nugget’s sports writer Eligha Roper examines the chatter surrounding the new Region opponents that will shape Lumpkin County’s 2026 schedule.
Sheriff Stacy Jarrard took to Facebook on Monday after a chopped Flock camera was recovered near Yahoola Creek Park.
The Lady Indians take a moment before clashing with rival Dawson County last week.
Memorabilia from Army Bandsman Sgt. Gene Butcher is on display at the Senior Life Enrichment Center's outpost.
The Lady Indians celebrate their win over The Tigers on Dawson County’s field.
Gannon Melanson led his Lumpkin County team in total tackles with 11 against Habersham Central.
Officer Matthew Cook speaks about his use of the Flock system as an employee of the Gainesville Police Department during a townhall-style meeting hosted by Citizens for a Free Lumpkin.
Lumpkin County Finance Director Abby Branan points at a slide in her 2027 budget presentation. The financial impact of errors in the 2025 property tax calculation can be seen at the upper right.
Lumpkin County’s Brookyn Pham gives the thumbs up after sliding into second base.
