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🌱 Planning a hike near Dahlonega? Don’t underestimate Amicalola’s famous stairs

Dahlonega, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Dahlonega! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning a hike near Dahlonega? Don’t underestimate Amicalola’s famous stairs
  • Kennesaw grad earns UNG Dahlonega master’s among many regional student honors

Also on today's calendar: July 4th Games on the Town Square and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do French fries do when they haven’t seen each other in a while? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 71.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 5 Best Outdoorsy Towns in Georgia (onlyinyourstate.com) — Dahlonega is spotlighted as one of Georgia’s best outdoorsy towns, thanks to its gold rush charm and easy access to Amicalola Falls, the Appalachian Trail, and Chattahoochee National Forest hikes. The guide offers practical tips for tackling Amicalola’s steep stairs and using Dahlonega as a base for waterfall walks, winery visits, and longer mountain adventures.
   

• Campus News: The Week of June 27 (mdjonline.com) — A Kennesaw resident just earned a master’s degree at the University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega campus, highlighting the role the local university plays in regional education. The roundup also celebrates many other north Georgia students graduating or making dean’s lists at colleges across the country, underscoring strong academic achievements close to home.
   

📸 Around Dahlonega

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dahlonega

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday July 3
  • On Tap Trivia →
    Gold City Growlers, 10 S Chestatee St, Dahlonega
    8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The beauty of framing is the art it holds.
    At Dahlonega Print & Frame LLC, we treat every piece as if it were our own. We love what we do, and we love the community we call home. Celebrate… (Nextdoor Historic Dahlonega)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Sandwich Maker in Dahlonega. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Dahlonega. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dahlonega here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dawsonville

Cleveland

  • Guardians rookie Kahlil Watson, Mariners arrive in Cleveland (thenewstribune.com)
  • Erica Whitlock Named Principal of Tesnatee Gap Elementary School (wrwh.com)

Ok Dahlonega! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: “ketchup!” (Thank you Fauna T. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dahlonega

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dahlonega

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.