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The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the addition of six new Flock Traffic Safety Cameras at their regular monthly session, a move that will bring the total number of active…

Lumpkin County High School volleyball picked up three wins out of their six matches played last week. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the Lady Indians celebrated Senior Night with a win over region opponent…

Northeast Georgia Health System and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have reached a two-year extension on their deal with the health system's facilities. NGHS announced the deal Tuesday morning, saying the move will keep Anthem patients in-network with facilities including Northeast Georgia Medical Center's hospitals in Gainesville, Braselton, Barrow County, Habersham County and Lumpkin County. The deal also includes Northeast Georgia Physicians Group practices as well as Urgent Care and Georgia Heart Institute facilities and Laurelwood.

DAHLONEGA, Ga. — In 2022, Lumpkin County's Mason Sullens had a career-year, posting over 1,100 yards and 17 TDs in a season that saw them make the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Now a senior, Sullens has not only picked up where he left off, he's steamrolling...

The Lumpkin County High School football team saw a great start to their region play against Pickens County on Friday as the Indians were able to come away with an impressive 49-14 win over the…

The Lumpkin County High School softball team had an impressive run after their big wins over White County and Dawson last week. This week, they were able to add two more wins to their record but came…

JASPER, Ga. – A 28-0 halftime lead was more than enough for Lumpkin County as they opened 7-3A play with a 49-14 win over Pickens Friday night. Cal Faulkner accounted for three touchdowns, starting with a passing score as he opened the game with an 18-yard pass to Nolan Matthews for an early 7-0 lead. After Mason Sullens sprinted 60 yards to double the lead, Faulkner used his legs to scamper 14 yards for a 21-0 lead early in the second period.

Regions 8-5A, 7-3A, and GAPPS 11-man will join 8-4A and 8-6A in their quest for playoff spots opening region play tonight. Among Northeast Georgia-area teams we cover at AccessWDUN, Gainesville and North Forsyth started strong in 8-6A last week while North Hall and East Forsyth are unbeaten in 8-4A. Gainesville is off this week but the other three all face tough road games tonight.

Gertrude Waters Helton, age 83, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 6, 1939, in Lumpkin County, to the late Jim Waters and Jessie Eaton Waters. Gertrude loved gardening and quilting, and she loved to get out and go...

Dahlonega, a town in Lumpkin County, Georgia, is known for its high-quality wines and Gold Rush history. This year, it's making waves again with its impressive fall colors. Nestled in the foothills, Dahlonega expects a boom in tourism as fall visitors flock to enjoy the vibrant landscape.

Lumpkin County High School varsity volleyball played four games and earned three wins against Habersham Central, Cedar Shoals and region opponent, Gilmer. Their only loss last week was to region…

The Lumpkin County High School football team took on Hart County in a home game this week and came away with a 30-10 victory. Lumpkin moved to 4-0 on the season following the big game and are now…

Moving into the GHSF Daily rankings this week were Newton, Douglas County, Dalton, Morgan County, Lumpkin County and Lan...

University of North Georgia (UNG) leaders visited local businesses and met with state and local government officials in the two-day Regional Education and Economic Development (REED) Tour in Dawson and Lumpkin counties Sept. 13-14. "We were grateful to have these discussions that allow us to see what our community needs...

Nebraska tight end Arik Gilbert was arrested about 70 miles north of his hometown in Georgia - it was his second arrest in the last three weeks.

Arik Gilbert, a Nebraska football player, was arrested on burglary charges in Lumpkin County, Georgia on Friday. This is Arik Gilbert’s second arrest in as many weeks. On August 29, the tight end was also arrested on burglary charges in Lincoln, Nebraska. Arik Gilbert Accused of Taking Cigars and...

The 21-year-old transferred to Nebraska this past offseason but has not played in a game this season.

This was Gilbert's second arrest in 17 days.

Nebraska football player Arik Gilbert was arrested in Lumpkin County, Georgia on burglary charges Friday. It’s Arik Gilbert’s second arrest in the last few weeks. The tight end was also arrested on burglary charges in Lincoln, Nebraska on Aug. 29. In Gilbert’s latest arrest, he was charged with smash-and-grab burglary and obstruction of officers. In […] The post Nebraska football player arrested again on burglary charges appeared first on ClutchPoints.