22Oct
by Emily Lewy
A free press is essential for our form of government to survive. Without the strength of character and bravery of Benjamin Franklin and other publishers of that time our form of government would never have been created.
Standing up for truth, honor, justice and the American Way when those ideals are not greatly valued by those in power requires qualities that go unnourished in most communities. Reporter Matt Aiken of The Dahlonega Nugget is our Superman for speaking the truth and not backing down when challenged. Continue reading »
Tags: BOC, sunshine law
21Oct
Volunteer participation can be used as the county match for a $100,000 grant to improve Blackburn Park. The county must apply for the grant by November 30. Since no county funds are available for the required 20% match, the grant cannot be accepted without a commitment for 2200 volunteer hours. Continue reading »
Tags: Blackburn Park, BOC
21Oct
The Lumpkin County Homeowners Association (LCHA) will meet on Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00 PM in the meeting room of United Community Bank located on Morrison Moore Parkway across from the Post Office. Continue reading »
Tags: Blackburn Park, LCHA info, parks
16Oct
Commissioners graciously accepted the Blackburn Park petition at the beginning of their Wednesday evening meeting.
It seems that the official county form for petitions adopted in July by unanimous vote of the board was merely a recommendation and not a requirement. Quotes from Commissioners in The Dahlonega Nugget article on October 14 continue to verify that they did not agree on what they voted for.
It seems that they do now agree to accept petitions as required by the 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution. Chairman Raber was quoted as saying, …All we did was ask that people follow a form so petitions could be legitimized. Yet, the commissioners blindly approved a document that provides for $1,000 fines and imprisonment of up to five years. Continue reading »
Tags: Blackburn Park, LCHA info, petitions
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