Press Release – Incident at Mount Hope Cemetery

Content Warning: The following post contains content about self-harm which could be upsetting.  

Recently, there was a death by suicide in Dahlonega’s Historic Mount Hope Cemetery. The Lumpkin County Coroner and the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office are investigating this matter. There is no danger to anyone who wishes to visit the cemetery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, and friends, of the person who died.  Suicide is a complex issue with many contributing factors, and it can be prevented. If you, or a loved one, are having suicidal thoughts, please call or text the National Crisis Line at 988 or visit their website at 988lifeline.org.