Dahlonega doesn't exactly roll off of your tongue like Atlanta or Athens. So what's in this distinct, four-syllable name? As it turns out, the name has Cherokee roots and and its lineage is ...

DAHLONEGA, Ga. - On the list of things we love here at Good Day Atlanta, good food and fascinating history are both near the top. And with a quick trip into the North Georgia mountains, we found a ...

DAHLONEGA, Ga. - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Dahlonega woman accused of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars that included donations intended to go to charity. Agents ...

A Georgia town with a history of gold mining is also a gold mine for memorable Christmas experiences, earning praise from HGTV.

Residents of Dahlonega, Georgia, gathered in celebration on Saturday as horses, dogs, and floats paraded through the town as part of the annual Christmas parade. Known for its dedication to the ...

You may be surprised to learn that Dahlonega, Georgia, was the site of the first American Gold Rush. In 1828, it happened by accident when a deer hunter stumbled over a rock that was chock-full of ...

Ashley McBryde's "A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega" music video tells the story of a bad day turned upside down, but it's the singer's honest, been-there performance that makes the story so believable.

Famously home to the nation’s first gold rush, which began in 1828, the town still has two mines—Crisson Gold Mine and Consolidated Gold Mines—where visitors can pan for themselves. Also check out the ...

This North Georgia town is a popular spot throughout the year, but HGTV says this time of year, it's like the setting for a Hallmark Christmas movie.

Follow my simple North Georgia Mountains day trip itinerary for a fun day trip from Atlanta to Helen and Dahlonega in the North Georgia Mountains!

Located just an hour north of the perimeter, Dahlonega offers a little something for everyone. From charming shops and restaurants around the Square to mountain trails for cycling and hiking to ...