Dahlonega is making headlines this month among well-read retirees in the latest edition of “Where to Retire” magazine.
The November/December issue of the national periodical delves into the sights and specialties of Lumpkin County and, in the process, names Dahlonega a top retirement town.
“Whether hiking on the Appalachian Trail, tubing and fishing in the Chestatee River or attending a First Friday outdoor summer concert, residents of Dahlonega have ample opportunities to enjoy this northern Georgia town's four-season climate,” wrote “Where to Retire” editor Mary Lu Abbott.
On Monday, Chamber President Amy Booker said she was pleased to see Dahlonega earning new accolades.
The Where to Retire article went on to praise other retiree-friendly features of Dahlonega including the golf course at Achasta, condo accommodations at The Summit and easy access to the outdoors.
“With area wineries, continuing-education courses, theater, music, arts and festivals, the community keeps retirees active,” wrote Abbott.
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Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of the magazine can do so by logging onto
www.wheretoretire.com.
Yet this isn't the first brush with Where to Retire-related acclaim Dahlonega has received. In 2007, the Texas-based magazine named Dahlonega one of the top five “undiscovered” retirement havens in the country.
This is not news to those of us who know and love the area, but a great way to let others know what a great place we have in the North Georgia Mountains!
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The 2008 Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay is being held this weekend, October 11th & 12th and next weekend, October 18th & 19th. The Ellijay Lions Club, the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, the cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay, and Gilmer County invite everyone to come and enjoy the 37th year of the Georgia Apple Festival. There are over 300 vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, as well as many on-site demonstrations of how selected types of crafts are made. This year promises many new crafts as well as favorites from past festivals. There is a parade and antique car show each year. The antique car show is held at the Civic Center on October 11th. The parade is on the second Saturday, October 18th and begins at 10 A.M.
For more information visit
www.georgiaapplefestival.org. We'll see you there!
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