Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs
Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) was founded on vision to provide access to capital for those hard working, committed and persistent individuals who have a...2010 Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in Dahlonega
For the full article, visit the Dahlonega Nugget.Dahlonega Named Appalachian Trail Community
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to the preservation and management of the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources associated with the...2011 Downtown Business Reception & Awards Program
The annual Downtown Business Reception & Awards Program presents awards for commercial building restorations, downtown construction projects, DDA program volunteers, and more! It is a...Better Hometown Program Commended for 10 Successful Years
The award was presented in a ceremony in Atlanta on January 25. The Department of Community Affairs’ statement read, “The Dahlonega Better Hometown Program’s overwhelming...2010 Winner of the Georgia Downtown Association’s Award of Excellence in Downtown Development
The purpose of the award is to recognize, honor and promote the outstanding achievement of one of Georgia’s 100 downtown development agencies. The Selection Committee...Streetscape & Pedestrian Improvement Projects Planned
The first phase of projects are a partnership between the City of Dahlonega and North Georgia College & State University. A portion of the planned...SBA’s “Starting and Managing a Business” Website
Are you thinking about starting a business of your own? Explore the topics HERE to learn the aspects of starting a business, plus find information you...POPULAR SBA PATRIOT EXPRESS LOAN INITIATIVE RENEWED FOR THREE MORE YEARS
Patriot Express is a streamlined pilot loan product that offers an enhanced guaranty and interest rate on loans to small businesses owned by veterans, reservists...
Golden Nail 2009
The Moore Ford Building (Upstairs Downstairs), owners John, Lisa, & Natalie Pizzolato, 1946. The Conner Storehouse (home of Wylie’s Restaurant) & The Conner House, owner...
Downtown Service 2009
Angelia Wilson for 3 years as Associate Member of Downtown Development Authority representing Dahlonega Merchants Association. Gayle Jones for 2 years service as...
Financial Partnerships 2009
BB&T for sponsorship of 2007 Downtown Awards Ceremony. Eugene Wiggins Memorial Fund for the Preservation of Traditional Music sponsored Appalachian Jam and First Friday Concerts....
Leadership & Volunteers
Larry Sorohan for First Friday Concerts in the Park Chuck and Lori Ann Robertson for the Away From Home Recycling Program Jim White for Appalachian...
Special Projects 2009
Mary’s Mini Mall/The Bear’s Den for rear building maintenance & beautification. North Georgia College and State University Parking Deck/Recreation Center. Dahlonega United Methodist Church for...
Golden Nail 2008
Mr. Woodrow Parks for the exterior repairs and paint to the Parks Clothing Shop building, constructed in 1855. Jon and Jay Stone for the extensive...