Last Wednesday, representatives of the Vernon Jones campaign for Secretary of State filed a written request for a hand recount of the June 16 runoff election in Lumpkin County, citing unspecified “irregularities.” By Monday, that request had been formally withdrawn.
The campaign of Secretary of State candidate Vernon Jones filed a number of requests for hand recounts in the state following the recent General Primary Runoff election.One of the counties hit with that petition was Lumpkin. “We are formally requesting a recount by hand of all ballots for the…
The Lumpkin County 8U baseball team celebrates with its State Championship trophy.
The Lumpkin County 8U Parks & Rec All Stars didn’t just defend their State Championship last week. They bulldozed their way through the bracket with scores that looked more like Friday night football than youth baseball. Brantley County fell 23-1, Morgan County 10-2 and Morgan County Black 17-4…
Pictured, from left, Ellie Moye, Abigail Herrit, Amelia Turk and Madison Barrick celebrate their finishes after facing off in a recent race.
The Lumpkin County Parks & Rec swim team hosted a home meet last week, drawing a packed crowd and a full slate of competitors. The event brought strong energy to the Pinetree pool and several local swimmers walked away with top finishes. Following the success of the home meet, the team took 22…
Recent improvements on the private property located at Castleberry Bridge include a renovated “beach” area featuring picnic tables and paid tube rentals.
A tug-of-war between private property rights and recreational use of Georgia’s waterways continues to play out across the state, with no clear winners in sight.The murky legal conditions have left north Georgia property owners unclear about the extent to which they can restrict access to local…
The Lumpkin 10U softball team gathers for a photo after finishing third in the State Championship Tournament.
Growth has been the defining theme for the Lady Indians’ 10U softball team, a group that turned early struggles into a postseason run worth celebrating. They opened their summer with a tough 1‑3 showing in their first tournament, but the girls responded with steady improvement. Their bats warmed up…
The Nugget has included a special section in this week’s print edition and the E-edition to recognize local First Responders.
In this week’s special section we salute the brave men and women who work every day to keep Dahlonega and Lumpkin County safe and secure. The service of everyone at Lumpkin County Emergency Services, the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, the Dahlonega Police Department, the Coroner’s Office, Camp…
Assistant Coach Jake Estenson directs young participants during the recent summer camp.
As the summer months roll on so do the local Lumpkin County High School camps; last week the local football program saw the biggest turnout yet, as over 100 campers turned out for the three-day event. The camp created special opportunities for high school coaches, Parks & Rec coaches, varsity…
Members of the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners, County staff and employees of the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office gathered last Wednesday to discuss priorities for the department’s FY’27 budget.
An apparent shift in Georgia State Patrol policy has the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office scrambling for reinforcements; that was one of the more pressing department requests made during last Wednesday’s marathon six-and-a-half hour special work session of the Lumpkin County Board of…
Pictured, from left, Faith Jones, Scott DeGraff, Mathiel Mendoza and Natalie Mendoza represented Lumpkin with distinction at the Womens National Duals in Indiana.
Lumpkin County was well represented at the Womens National Duals, where three local wrestlers and Girls Head Coach Scott DeGraff helped power Team Georgia to its best overall finish in program history. Their impact stretched far beyond participation. They were key contributors in a week that showed…
An overturned off-road vehicle led to the recent drowning death of a Lawrenceville man at Iron Mountain Park, according to law enforcement reports.
An overturned off-road vehicle tumbled into a retention pond and resulted in the tragic drowning of a Lawrenceville man at Iron Mountain Park on a recent Saturday afternoon, according to officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.“Two people were on a rented UTV side-by-side,” said…
