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Nickel Coffee ... WHA??!!

When Dahlonega's General Store, located on the Historic Public Square in downtown Dahlonega, opened in 1987, coffee was a nickel. As a convenience, proprietor John Stone chose "the honor system" as…

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Spring means festivals

Festivals, open air concerts, wine tastings and movies in the park, are just a few of the exciting events which draws both residents and visitors alike to Dahlonega. Kicking off this year's lineup of…

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Springtime in the Mountains

Go for a hike -- Now's the perfect time to get out on the trail and experience the beauty of nature all around Dahlonega and Lumpkin County. The creeks and waterfalls are rushing, the trails have been…

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Calling all Book Lovers!

That would be too funny, right? So, we must confirm this when Rita Mae comes to Dahlonega as one of the featured authors at this year’s Dahlonega Literary Festival. If you attend this event – which is…

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