LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The ACCG Worker’s Compensation Program presented Lumpkin County with a special cash distribution check at the work session on July 5. The commissioners also discussed the Quality Tire Scrap Tire Recycling Service agreement at the meeting. They also discussed the change in the per-ton fee for the transfer station. The ACCG check […]

DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council recognized Dahlonega Police Officer Christopher Weeks for his hard work for the City of Dahlonega during the regular meeting on July 5. The council also heard the concerns of local citizens about the special permit request for Dahlonega Walking Tours and they took action on the request. They also took […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- Northeast Georgia Health System broke ground on the new Lumpkin County Medical Center on 400 on Jun. 22 at 10:00 a.m. In attendance were the Board Chair, for NGHS Spence Price, President & CEO for NGHS Carol Burrell, Interim President for NGMC Sonja McLendon, and numerous local officials from Dahlonega and Lumpkin […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Education is hosting their work session and regular meeting on June 13 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. This is the agenda for the board of education meeting. Call to Order and Welcome Bobby Self a. Invocation b. Pledge of Allegiance II. Adoption […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Board of Commissioners is holding the first work session of the month on Jun. 7 at 4:00 p.m. The work session is open to the public. This is the agenda for the meeting. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dockery • PRESENTATIONS 1. Ninth District Headstart Presentation 2. 2023 Budget Presentation (Finance Director […]

CLEVELAND, Ga.-The City Council will be holding the first budget hearing and the first monthly meeting on Jun. 6 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. These are the agendas for both the budget hearing and the meeting. Budget Hearing:  Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Approve Agenda 2022 2023 BUDGET […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office has released an update on the incident at Etowah River. On May 6 officers responded to a 911 call at Etowah River Campground. To review the full incident please visit https://lumpkin.fetchyournews.com/2022/05/24/incident-at-etowah-river/. Both individuals involved were given an opportunity to turn themselves in after charges were filed. Jennifer Dawkins […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Board of Commissioners approved an application for the hazardous waste trust fund reimbursement in their May 17 meeting. The board also approved the United Futbol Academy Soccer contract. Another contract they approved at the meeting was the UNG swimming pool agreement. The board also voted to renew the Lumpkin County Health […]

WHITE COUNTY, Ga.- The White County Board of Education approved the high school and middle school administrators’ request for a new vaping procedure for the 2022-23 school year. The board also approved a tentative budget for the fiscal year 2023 at their meeting. After a student-led presentation, the board approved the formation of a new […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce hosted Senator Steve Gooch and State Representative Will Wade to talk about the current state of Georgia. The two State Representatives discussed legislation that was passed this term and answered questions. They also spoke about plans for the future. Gooch spoke first outlining the state budget […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners approved the inmate health contract with CorrectHealth after the bidding process was conducted. The board also decided to table the vote on the land-use revisions for another two weeks. This also extends the moratorium on commercial licensing until May 3 when they will take a vote […]

CLEVELAND, Ga.- The Cleveland City Council has approved a pre-application process for a sewer project due to Woodlands Camp’s plan expansion. The council also approved authorized signers and property selectors for the city to maintain its surplus eligibility. The council also appointed the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Woodlands Camp recently announced […]

DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The Dahlonega City Council will be holding a meeting on April 4 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. This is the agenda for the meeting. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME PRAYER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT – PLEASE LIMIT TO THREE […]

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – Assistant Superintendent Scott Justus presented the board with the Mar. ESPLOST request during the work session on Tuesday, Mar. 29. School Nutrition Director Abby Rowland also brought the board a proposed school nutrition meal price increase for the next school year. Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett informed the board of a request […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Board of Commissioners is beginning to seek bids for inmate health contracts after the current contract was raised. The board also approved funding for a program manager for the broadband infrastructure grant project. They also entered into a mediation compromise with The Complete Combatant, LLC. The board also is continuing the […]

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners are holding a public hearing, work session two, and the regular meeting on March 15 beginning at 5:15 p.m. The meetings are available to the public. The work session will be at 5:30 and the regular meeting will begin at 6:00 unless the work session runs longer. This […]