Dahlonega’s Old Fashioned Christmas is a month-long celebration held from November 28 through December 31, 2015, set in motion with the Lighting of the Square. A real home-town parade officially bringing Santa to town occurs the first Saturday in December. Plenty of other festive holiday events continue almost daily throughout December until after New Year’s with […]
Read More »Douglas Inn & Suites in Beautiful Blue Ridge, GA ~ Beyond Your Dreams, Within Your Reach
Traveling for the holidays or a gorgeous get-a-way to beautiful Blue Ridge, GA! Check out the newly revamped Douglas Inn & Suites located at the heart of town within walking distance to shopping, sightseeing, restaurants, & more! Beautiful, convenient, & pet friendly! Bring your best friend! Douglas Inn & Suites ~ BOOK NOW [cincopa A4IA7E9UiCRB]
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Lemuel Benjamin “Ben” Adams: Obituary
Lemuel Benjamin “Ben” Adams, Jr., 57, of Dahlonega, GA died on November 24, 2015 at Northside Hospital Forsyth. Born in Atlanta, GA he was the son of the late Lemuel Benjamin Adams, Sr. and Jewel Adams of Dawsonville, GA. Ben had a rich sense of humor. He loved helicopters and big equipment and was an […]
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Weather Update from the National Weather Service Office in Peachtree City, GA
Here’s an UPDATE on impact weather expected to affect north and central Georgia late tonight through Wednesday evening, as of 3:30PM EST Tuesday (November 17). Changes from previous forecast (yesterday): 1. The heaviest rain associated with a broken “squall line” of showers/thunderstorms is expected to be about 3-6 hours slower than thought yesterday. This will […]
Read More »Celebrity Chef Nedra Harris joins “The 1907 Restaurant & Bar”
Celebrity Chef Nedra Harris joins “The 1907 Restaurant & Bar” Ellijay, Georgia, November 6, 2015 – Celebrity Chef Nedra Harris, a contestant on Gordon Ramsey’s TV series “Hell’s Kitchen” has joined “The 1907 Restaurant & Bar” in Ellijay, Georgia. Harris, who is a Cordon Bleu graduate and a current Corporate Executive Chef […]
Read More »Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Veterans Parade and Veterans Day Ceremony
Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Veterans Parade Saturday November 7, 2015 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST Parade will start at Courthouse Hill and go through downtown. Please join us for the annual the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Veterans Parade, featuring the Veterans Organization, Corps of Cadets, Army Rangers, UNG Championship Softball team, Lumpkin County High School band, and […]
Read More »Georgia ranked No. 1 state in U.S. for business
Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business for the third consecutive year by Site Selection magazine, a leading economic development trade publication. “Once again, Georgia has been named the top state in which to do business, reflecting our success in […]
Read More »Trick-Or-Treat Dahlonega
Trick or Treat Dahlonega Ghosts, goblins, witches, wizards and more will be wandering the streets of Downtown Dahlonega on October 31st, 2015 at Trick-or-Treat Dahlonega. This event, brought to the community by the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Merchants, provides a safe environment for parents to bring children trick or treating during daylight […]
Read More »Winifred Theresa (Smith) Whonic: Obituary
Winifred Theresa (Smith) Whonic died on 2 November 2015 after a brief illness. She was born on 14 December 1923, in Kobe, Japan. She is preceded in death by her mother Taugu (Yuge) Smith and father Joesph Mitchell Smith, sisters Ann and Margret Smith and brother Albert Smith, her husband Stanley H. Whonic, USAF retired, […]
Read More »Uriah Justin Frady: Obituary
Uriah Justin Frady age 36 of Dahlonega passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 26, 2015 following an extended illness. Uriah was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. He will be greatly missed. Uriah is preceded in death by his grandparents; Dillard Milton Frady , Lueitta Garmon-Frady; Susie Bell Flannigan and Richard […]
Read More »Peter “Pete” Paul Benna: Obituary
Peter “Pete” Paul Benna, age 87 of Dahlonega , passed away on Thursday, October 15th, 2015 following an extended illness. Pete was born in Milwaukee, WI. and later moved to Georgia. He was his son’s biggest fan and loved spending any of his free time with him. He was a loving father and grandfather and […]
Read More »Janet Lynn Palmer: Obituary
Janet Lynn Palmer, age 57, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 at her residence following a period of declining health. Born in Hall County on March 3, 1958 to parents, Vernon C. “V.C.” and Pearl Todd Palmer, Janet was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition […]
Read More »Joel Leslie Bryant: Obituary
Joel Leslie Bryant age 69 of Dahlonega, GA passed away on October 14th 2015. Joel was born in Monroe, LA and has been a resident of Dahlonega, GA for the last 2 years. Mr. Bryant is preceded in death by his parents Carl L Bryant and Maybelle Tucker Bryant. Joe is survived by his wife […]
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