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 ...

With history dating back to the 1828 Gold Rush, it’s no wonder Dahlonega, Georgia has some ghost stories. What is today a quaint, charming small town was once a thriving mining community filled ...

This weekend, runners and walkers of all skill levels can sign up to take part in “the fastest race in Dahlonega”, a one-mile ...

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Famously home to the nation’s first gold rush, which began in 1828 ... Also check out the newly renovated Dahlonega Gold Museum on the town square. Visit the General Store.