A higher percentage of voters went to the polls in Lumpkin County compared to their statewide counterparts during this week’s Primary runoffs.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The results are in for Tuesday’s General Primary and Special Election runoffs, which featured a number of high-profile one-on-one matchups.
Members of the Dahlonega City Council discuss the ins-and-outs of a possible new sales tax at Monday's special called meeting.
A graph provided by Finance Director Abby Branan shows the County budget has steadily increased over the last decade, by around $15 million in total.
LTC Colonel (RET) Lewis “Lew” M. Houser is currently featured in a rotating exhibit at the Lumpkin County Library called “Outpost Alpha,” which honors local veterans. Here, he stands next to a glass case displaying Vietnam-era military memorabilia, including his Air Force flight jacket, helmet, gloves and service medals.
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.
Starting quarterback Kolson Howell leads the Indians onto the field during their Spring Game at East Hall.
Sports writer Eligha Roper’s Lumpkin County sports cap takes a vacation at Driftwood Beach.
Lumpkin soccer campers, coaches and athletes gather for a celebratory group photo on the last day of camp.
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)
A higher percentage of voters went to the polls in Lumpkin County compared to their statewide counterparts during this week’s Primary runoffs.
Starting quarterback Kolson Howell leads the Indians onto the field during their Spring Game at East Hall.
Members of the Dahlonega City Council discuss the ins-and-outs of a possible new sales tax at Monday's special called meeting.
Sports writer Eligha Roper’s Lumpkin County sports cap takes a vacation at Driftwood Beach.
A graph provided by Finance Director Abby Branan shows the County budget has steadily increased over the last decade, by around $15 million in total.
Lumpkin soccer campers, coaches and athletes gather for a celebratory group photo on the last day of camp.
LTC Colonel (RET) Lewis “Lew” M. Houser is currently featured in a rotating exhibit at the Lumpkin County Library called “Outpost Alpha,” which honors local veterans. Here, he stands next to a glass case displaying Vietnam-era military memorabilia, including his Air Force flight jacket, helmet, gloves and service medals.
Lumpkin County Schools Finance Director Dr. Whittney McPherson delivers a presentation during the first of two FY ’27 budget review hearings held at the Central Office on Indian Drive. The second meeting will take place on June 15 at 4:30 p.m.
The Lumpkin County varsity athletes of today and future stars of tomorrow gather together for a photo during last week’s basketball camp.
Chauna Utterback has officially stepped up as the newest Nugget leader after being named General Manager last week.
The local R-Ranch hosted the 37th annual Mountain Top Rodeo last weekend. Fans packed the stands and top riders from all over attended the event. Pictured: Tate Minor competes in the saddle bronc event.
