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Give Thanks

Start your Thanksgiving holiday with us on Thanksgiving morning for the Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run! Work up your appetite by going for a morning run (or brisk walk) through our quaint

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Here are a few lists we’re certainly proud to be included on in the last year:

Named one of the "9 Georgia Getaways Perfect for a Girls' Trip" Southern Living
PERFECT for a girls' weekend, Dahlonega

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With a definition this generic, wilderness areas would exist in most areas of the Earth in small or large parcels. Until 1964, there was no legal definition of wilderness and there were no broad,

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Essential Kayaking Safety Tips

Kayaking is loads of fun, but like all water-based activities, it’s not without dangers. Whether you’re paddling across a calm pool or navigating rapids, there are

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It's the first designation for a wine region contained solely within the state of Georgia, and while the entire geographic region is comprised of 344 square miles, including Lumpkin, Dawson, White,

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1. Location

The most important aspect of your venue should be location! It's critical to find a spot that is convenient for all of your guests. The more central the location, the more likely your

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Boutique Hotels in Dahlonega

I first came to Dahlonega in 2017 when I began my college career at the University of North Georgia. I thought that Dahlonega was a beautiful town with plenty of history

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In April of 1996, a black bear cub which had gotten separated from its mother had managed to find its way into downtown Dahlonega. Confused and afraid, the cub did what bears tend to do in situations

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