Dahlonega is the location of the first major US Gold Rush, in 1828, and is in the heart of the Georgia wine country. The city offers art, music, theater, good food and wine, shopping, festivals, original architecture and more. It is also the home of the University of North Georgia.

Only an hour north of Atlanta, Dahlonega is the gateway to the north Georgia mountains. It is consistently ranked as one of the top small cities in the country and receives accolades as a tourist destination and weekend getaway. It is the north Georgia center for outdoor activities including hiking, biking, fishing, backpacking, camping, kayaking, motorcycling, and more. Dahlonega is close to numerous GA State parks and the GA end point of the Appalachian trail.

Check out dahlonega.org for more information about this unique and fun town in north Georgia. The City of Dahlonega web site has information about government services, living, working, visiting, and doing business in Dahlonega. For retirees moving to Georgia from out of state, an added benefit is the state’s income tax exemption policy for residents aged 62 and older (ask your tax advisor about applicability). Lower taxes is just another good reason to consider retirement in Dahlonega.

This beautiful home for sale is in Dahlonega, Georgia.