That is an increase from an original $1,000 reward. Original Story, Feb. 4: A Gold Mine in Dahlonega was robbed on Thursday. Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office said that someone took "large amounts of ...

“At one time, the North Georgia mountains were filled with miners who sought their fortunes here, and there were about 250 gold mines.” The captivating story of Dahlonega’s rich history ...

Famously home to the nation’s first gold rush, which began in 1828, the town still has two mines—Crisson Gold Mine and Consolidated Gold Mines—where visitors can pan for themselves.

This past weekend was a beautiful weekend to be outside and the perfect time to bring back the Dahlonega Gold Rush Days Festival. This annual festival, hosted in downtown Dahlonega, was canceled last ...