2023 Downtown Excellence Awards Nominations

Use this form to make nominations for a 2023 Downtown Dahlonega Excellence Award! These awards are intended for businesses and individuals who have exemplified extraordinary...

2023 Strategic Work Plan

A key part of the mission and vision of the Dahlonega Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Program is creating a strategic work plan to...

Dahlonega’s Old Fashioned Christmas Parade 2023

For current information regarding Dahlonega’s Old Fashioned Christmas Parade, please follow the link to the Old Fashioned Christmas website: https://dahlonegachristmas.com/

Current Board Members

Your local Main Street management program is managed by the Dahlonega Downtown Development Authority. These appointed members are volunteers who have a passionate commitment to...

“The South’s Best Small Towns 2017”

Southern Living featured Dahlonega as one of “The South’s Best Small Towns 2017”.  Click here to read the full article!

21 of the Best Small Towns in America

While there’s nothing quite like the energy of the big city, the hectic pace isn’t for everyone, and urbanites themselves often need a respite. Luckily,...

2016 Photo Contest Winners

Thank you for submitting your images to the 2016 Capturing Downtown Dahlonega Photo Contest. We look forward to seeing your work again next year! ...

Gold City Growlers

The • Small Business Spotlight • is on Gold City Growlers! With 30 rotating taps of specialty craft beers, a wide variety of local wines...

2016 Business Reception & Awards Program

A special night to honor 2015 accomplishments in Dahlonega’s Central Business District. INVESTMENTS IN DOWNTOWN DAHLONEGA PROPERTIES – 1948 The Holly Theater INVESTMENTS IN DOWNTOWN...

Hail Mary – Parking, Street & Detour Plan – BUSINESSES REMAIN OPEN!

Woodridge Productions will be filming scenes for a Sony Pictures TV pilot called Hail Mary in downtown Dahlonega from March 28 to April 1. To ensure the...

Join Us!

Show your pride for Dahlonega and be part of this year’s efforts to make downtown a more beautiful, vibrant and inviting destination! Gather your friends,...

2015 Lumpkin County Area Labor Profile

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) collects, analyzes, and publishes a wide array of information about the state’s labor market. This information provides a snapshot...

NOTICE OF CLOSURE – January 20, 2016

Due to the inclement weather City Hall will be closing at 2:00 PM today and will reopen as conditions allow. Today’s Special Called meeting at...

Dahlonega…Your Winter Vacation Getaway!

Downtown Dahlonega is your winter vacation getaway! Come experience all we have to offer for yourself. Learn more about Shopping, Dining and Lodging HERE  

10 Gift Ideas in Downtown Dahlonega

The Humble Candle Tea Bag Holder‘Tis the season for giving, but you don’t have to break the bank to complete your shopping list! With over...

Light Up the Holidays in Downtown Dahlonega

Photo courtesy of Michele Kraft DeBlois. One (of many) of our favorite things about downtown Dahlonega during the holidays season are the lights and decorated...

Small Business Saturday

Shop small on Saturday, November 26th for the 6th annual Small Business Saturday! Last year more than 95 million people across the country shopped small...