Profile for Dahlonega, Georgia, GA

Dahlonega is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Gold was discovered here in 1829.

Local festivals include:

• Gold Rush Days Celebration - Oct. 20-21, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Appalachian Trail, Chattahoochee National Forest, Amicalola Falls State Park, Lake Lanier

Dahlonega attractions: George E. Coleman Sr. Planetarium, Consolidated Gold Mine, Crisson Gold Mine

Historic sites and museums: Dahlonega Gold Museum

Colleges and universities: North Georgia College

Pronunciations: duh-LON-uh-guh

Municipal address:
465 Riley Road
Dahlonega, GA 30533

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Cemeteries (3)

Colleges (1)

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12% of Dahlonega residents report German ancestry, and 13% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Dahlonega ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Dahlonega was $16,572, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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32% of Dahlonega residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Dahlonega festival dates:

• Gold Rush Days Celebration - Oct. 20-21, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Historic districts in Dahlonega include Dahlonega Commercial Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in Dahlonega, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $431.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,144.

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National Public Radio programming is carried locally by WNGU.

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Lumpkin County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Dahlonega political report.

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The average commute time for Dahlonega workers is 20 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Dahlonega include Days Inn Dahlonega, Econo Lodge Dahlonega, Holiday Inn Express, Super 8.

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