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Fall Flavors Rolling Out at Dahlonega Coffee Shops

Fall Flavors Rolling Out at Dahlonega Coffee Shops

Robert DiClemente, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Fall is officially in season. With the leaves changing colors and pumpkins popping up everywhere, a variety of fall-themed drinks have started to appear on menus across coffee shops in Dahlonega.  Jethro’s...

Research Reveals Forever Chemicals In North Georgia Water

Research Reveals Forever Chemicals In North Georgia Water

Chaz Mullis, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported in August that 11 out of 52 county water systems in Georgia tested positive for concerning amounts of industrial chemicals. Two of those counties include...

Highlands to Islands Trail

Highlands to Islands Trail

Megan Nelson, Editor September 26, 2023

The Highlands to Islands trail is an exciting project being constructed across Hall County. Like the Atlanta Beltline, this paved footpath will enable pedestrians and bikers to safely traverse over thirty...

All-Majors Career Fair Happens This Week

All-Majors Career Fair Happens This Week

Sydney Velchek September 19, 2023

Students of all majors are encouraged to stop by this fall’s career fair on Thursday, Sept. 21 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the upper level of the Dahlonega Convocation Center. There will be over...

Temu on Apple appstore

Temu: Good Deals or Great Scams?

Sydney Velchek September 12, 2023

Temu is all over social media and reels people in with extremely low prices and a wide variety of products. The Temu app, a Chinese-owned startup, launched in September 2022, has rapidly become the...

A walkway in Indian Shores Florida which despite only seeing the edge of the hurricane, did see minor damage. Seen here, moderate structural damage led the bridge to be closed off to public use.

Relief Efforts Underway for Florida Hurricane Impacts

Jack Thurmond, Writer September 12, 2023

In the early morning of Wednesday, Aug. 30, Hurricane Idalia slammed into Florida's Big Bend along the Gulf Coast. The category three hurricane lashed the beach of Keyton with windspeeds of up to 125 mph before...

A local market not far from the Hall County line in Northern Forsyth lost a good portion of its roof to the severe weather on July 20. Here, it is visible where the extreme wind gusts caused the front of the roof to collapse.

Local Storm: A Potential Product of Rising Climate

Jack Thurmond, Staff Writer September 7, 2023

On July 20, at around 5 p.m., people all over the city of Cumming, Georgia were getting ready to clock out of their jobs and head home. It had been a hot, humid yet calm afternoon. All that would change...

President Shannon poses with Nigel at the Fall 2023 Kickoff on the Dahlonega Campus. Photo by the University of North Georgia.

UNG’s New President: ‘We have an opportunity for impact.’

Braydi Burnett September 5, 2023

Impact is one of the University of North Georgia’s president, Michael Shannon’s biggest goals. While he says he wants more students to enroll at the university, it’s not his main priority. “If...

UNG Mourns Late Political Science Professor

UNG Mourns Late Political Science Professor

Chaz Mullis, Staff Writer September 5, 2023

The University of North Georgia announced the passing of Dr. Leander Kellogg, who died on Aug. 17, 2023 at the age of 50. Kellogg’s obituary states that he battled cancer for two years alongside his...

2023 NASCAR Cup Series driver Playoff field.

2023 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Revs Up

Devin Kupka, Writer, Editor, and Sports Editor August 29, 2023

After 26 weeks of regular season races, the NASCAR Cup Series has reached its Playoffs. NASCAR’s post season will consist of the final 10 races of the season. How the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs work: The...

North Georgia Championship graphic being displayed at Haines and Carolyn Hill stadium at Lynn Cottrell Park after North Georgia won the Division Two National Championship. Photo by Devin Kupka

UNG Brings Home It’s Second Softball National Championship

Devin Kupka June 9, 2023

Frost Stadium in Chattanooga played host to the 2023 NCAA Division II Softball Championships and Women's College World Series. North Georgia beat out Central Oklahoma and UT Tyler to advance to their third...

Cup Series cars taking the green flag on a restart in the Coke 600. Photo by Devin Kupka

Racing and Freedom, NASCAR’S Annual Trip to Charlotte on Memorial Day Weekend

Devin Kupka June 2, 2023

Every year on Memorial Day weekend NASCAR visits the Charlotte Motor Speedway for its annual Coca-Cola 600. The ARCA Series, Craftsman Truck Series, Xfinity Series, and Cup Series all returned for the...

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