HemlockFest: A Wonderful Whitmanesque Weekend

By Josh Waisler on Nov. 01, 2018

HemlockFest is one of those things that rejects easy categorization. It’s not just a festival, many of its frequent attendees consider it an experience – and rightly so. HemlockFest is packed with…

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Gold Rush Days Festival

By Josh Waisler on Oct. 18, 2018

Dahlonega, as most readers know, is the site of the first major gold rush in the United States, with the first major find in 1828. There are many different versions of the discovery floating around…

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Hunchback of Notre Dame @ The Holly

By David Zunker on Jul. 27, 2018

Q. -- Please give us the background of how the set design for this play came to be … A -- The idea is that we wanted to create an environmental piece. The staging is around the audience – we're not…

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Canoeing or Kayaking: Which Is Right For You

By Courtney Randolph on Jul. 11, 2018

So what's the difference? A kayak is generally a closed-top boat (although there are also sit-on-tops), usually designed for one person, who sits on the floor of the boat with their legs stretched out…

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5 Things to Bring For Your 4th of July Picnic in the Park

By David Zunker on Jul. 03, 2018

1. Iced Tea Is it really the fourth of July without a glass of iced tea? Try Picnic Cafe's Classic, Southern Peach, or Raspberry iced teas! Looking for a decaf option? Give their equally…

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Dog Friendly Dahlonega: How to Spend July 4 With Your Best Friend

By David Zunker on Jun. 28, 2018

1. Firecracker 5k As this author has previously noted, this is the perfect 4th of July event for you and your pooch! The race begins at 8AM at the newly renovated Gold Musuem, and the trail will take…

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6 Tips For Watching the July 4 Fireworks

By David Zunker on Jun. 28, 2018

1. arrive early Want to have an awesome spot to watch from with no stress? Then arrive around 7PM, stake out your A+ spot, and settle in for a fun night! The fireworks will begin at dusk, so sit…

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Upping the Ante: Dahlonega July 4 Fireworks

By David Zunker on Jun. 27, 2018

As a result of the new University of North Georgia Convocation Center, the fireworks can no longer be fired from the launch site that has been used previous years. This year they'll be fired off from…

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Where to Shop the Red, White, & Blue

By David Zunker on Jun. 27, 2018

1. J.R. Crider's Located at 16 Public Square South, J.R. Crider's will absolutely have something to fit the mood no matter what your July 4th plans include! From bow ties to t-shirts, J.R. Crider's…

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Dahlonega Car Club 4th of July Car Show

By David Zunker on Jun. 26, 2018

June 26, 2018 The Dahlonega Car Show welcomes old cars, new cars, show cars, cruisers, special interest cars, and cars in the process of being restored. No matter the make, model, or year, all cars…

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