Guest Blog: Kris Kringle
This letter is written by and published with permission from Mr. Kris Kringle. Mr. Kringle, or “Santa Claus” as he likes to be called, is a longtime philanthropist and craftsman. He enjoys penmanship…
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HemlockFest: A Wonderful Whitmanesque Weekend
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
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
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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5 Things to Bring For Your 4th of July Picnic in the Park
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…
Learn MoreDog Friendly Dahlonega: How to Spend July 4 With Your Best Friend
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…
Learn More6 Tips For Watching the July 4 Fireworks
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…
Learn MoreUpping the Ante: Dahlonega July 4 Fireworks
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…
Learn MoreWhere to Shop the Red, White, & Blue
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
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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