News Flash

Statewide General Primary/Presidential Preference Primary postponed until June 9

(ATLANTA) — Today, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that pursuant to the authority vested in him by O.C.G.A. § 21-2-50.1, he is postponing the Statewide General Primary/Presidential Preference Primary Election until June ...

Executive Order to Suspend Short-Term Rentals

Executive Order to Suspend Short-Term Rentals

Georgia's State of Emergency Extended to May 13, 2020

Georgia’s State of Emergency Extended to May 13, 2020

Today Governor Brian P. Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, and House Speaker David Ralston announced plans to extend Georgia’s public health state of emergency through May 13, 2...

Statewide Shelter in Place Issued

Statewide Shelter in Place Order 04.02.20.01

This link can be used for businesses to help determine if they fall under "critical infrastructure". 

Detour at Stone Pile Gap Roundabout Project begins April 7th

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) reports that their construction partners will implement a 90-day detour off Stone Pile Gap Road to continue working on the SR 9/SR 60/Stone Pile Gap Road roundabout project. The detour will begin on Tuesday,...

Webinars Offered for Small Businesses on Coronavirus Relief Funding

Earlier this week, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2.2 trillion stimulus package. Small Business Administration Programs (SBA) are designed to lead the way in small business recovery. Governor Kemp has an...

Voting by Absentee Ballot

The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office has mailed absentee ballot requests to all active registered Georgia voters, and most local voters have already received their ballot request in the mail. To assist with avoiding potential COVID-19 exposur...

Economic Impact Payments Coming from the US Treasury

The U.S. Department of Treasury will provide information about the economic impact payments under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The Treasury Department is responsible for the administration and issuance of payments, n...

New Information Tool

Apple Inc., in partnership with the White House Coronavirus Task Force and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has released an app and website to help guide Americans through a ...

Northeast Georgia Health Systems Shares Information with our Community

From Northeast Georgia Health System:

We are still urging everyone to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying home as much as possible, maintaining distance from others and washing hands regularly. Today, I’m sharing two attachments in both E...

Planning Commission Public Notices

Gaddis/Anderson Final Plat Class II Subdivision

IMP LLC Preliminary Plat Class III subdivision

EGD Preliminary Plat Class III subdivision

Wiener Final Multifamily Duplex

Johns set back variance

Emergency Declarations - Lumpkin County

"We all know that this public health emergency is both fluid and unprecedented in our nation’s recent history and calls for unprecedented actions – actions that we, as a Board, do not take lightly. In the end, we will be judged on...

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests temporarily shuts down trailheads, access points

GAINESVILLE, GA, March 27, 2020 –The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests is temporarily shutting down trailhead facilities and other access points to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and nearby trails to prevent groups from congregating a...

Motor Vehicle Deadlines Extended in Response to COVID-19

Motor Vehicle Deadlines Extended in Response to COVID-19

Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, the Georgia Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is extending all motor vehicle registrations that expire between March 16, 2020, and May 14, 2020. Those registrations are...

Georgia Postponed Service Disconnections

For a current list of all Georgia services that have suspended disconnections amid COVID-19, click here https://gema.georgia.gov/document/document/georgia-postponed-services-32420/download to view. If you do not see your service listed, please contact you...

Absentee Ballot Request Forms Are Being Mailed to Every Georgia Voter

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has announced that the State of Georgia will mail absentee ballot request forms to every Georgia voter for the May 19 primary election. According to the press release, the forms will be mailed to all of Georgia&rs...

Governor Kemp - Executive Orders

Executive Orders Issued by Governor Brian Kemp on March 23, 2020.

Executive Order - Statewide Actions

Executive Order - Healthcare Provider Licensing

Coronavirus Cases in Lumpkin County

The information regarding confirmed cases is contained on this link and is updated daily by the Georgia Department of Public Health.  

Home Building Industry Executive Order

Read on...

Help for Small Businesses Suffering as a Result of Coronavirus

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has designated all counties in Georgia eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COV...

Protect Yourself and Your Family

We know everyone is getting Coronavirus Fatigue (not a real diagnosis, we just made that up!), but this information is so important that it’s worth being reminded of over and over. The CDC has stated the following about protecting yourself and y...

Probate Court Notice Effective March 16, 2020

At the direction of Chief Justice Melton’s Statewide Judicial Emergency Order dated March 14, 2020

Effective March 16, 2020 until April 13, 2020 

(or further Order of the Court)

The Lumpkin County Probate Court has changed its hours of ope...

Lumpkin County Parks & Recreation Programs Suspended

Effective Monday, March 16, in conjunction with the Lumpkin County School System and to help prevent possible COVID-19 exposures, all Lumpkin County Parks & Rec programs will be suspended until further notice. This includes the cancellation of Opening...

Coronavirus Mitigation Strategies

The following document provides guidance for communities and describes possible mitigation strategies to help slow the transmission of the virus.  We are sharing this information to increase awareness and to facilitate discussions in our communit...

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Prevention

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) says that the same measures that are urged to prevent the spread of any respiratory virus are recommended for preventing the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19.  Those measures are listed below.  ...

Coronavirus Press Release

There are no known cases of Coronavirus/COVID-19 in our 13-county health district.  Lumpkin County is communicating daily with our state and community partners.  We have emergency procedures in place and our leadership is prepared to pro...

Coronavirus Myths vs. Facts

By: Supriya Mannepalli, MD, CIC, MBA

Medical Director of NGPG Infectious Disease

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2020

CORONAVIRUS: DEBUNKING COMMON MYTHS 

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – There has been an overwhelming number of reports on socia...

Reservoir Planning Info Online

If you are interested in the Reservoir Master Planning Project, the Development Authority has created a project update page.  You can access the information at the Authority’s website.

Georgia EPD Eases Level 1 Drought Response

As a result of recent rainfall and improving conditions, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has ended its Level 1 Drought Response in 103 Georgia Counties, including Lumpkin County. Effective as of December 27, 2019.

Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed

Have you been looking for a way to have a positive impact on our county? The need for Meals on Wheels in our county is greater than ever and our Senior Center currently has a waiting list of those needing this service because we do not have enough deliver...

CivicReady Emergency Notification System

Lumpkin County has partnered with CivicReady to provide an automated mass notification system for its citizens.  CivicReady is a communication service that sends immediate alerts to Lumpkin County’s citizens who are subscribed to the system.&...

Secure Rural Schools Act - Notice of Use of Funds

NOTICE OF FIREWISE EXPENDITURES

The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners, along with Lumpkin County Emergency Services, announces its intention to utilize funds received from the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act Funds, Title III (...

Lumpkin Matters - Two Georgia Initiative

The mission of Lumpkin Matters is to build an inclusive partnership that will facilitate the creation of pathways for sustainable improvements in lifestyle and health for all citizens of Lumpkin County.  This coalition has worked for three years ...

Roadside Litter Removal Request

The Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office coordinates the removal of litter from county rights-of-way utilizing county jail inmates and community service workers.  If you see an area that needs attention, please complete this form.

Website Personalization Now Available!

By clicking “Log In” on the MyAccount bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyAccount. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywords that they’d like to see mos...