Join us for the Chamber’s annual Christmas in the Mountains Celebration presented by United Bankshares! This county-wide, community event kicks off the holiday season in White County with festive fun and fantasy. This event features a holiday market on the Cleveland Courthouse Square and lighted Christmas parade through Downtown Cleveland. The Holiday Market will be […]
Read More »CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES
Sunday, December 7th, 2025 Join Fannin County Family Connection for our Christmas Tour of Homes! Tour several beautiful homes of differing sizes and styles, but all exhibiting holiday spirit! Purchase tickets online at www.fcfc1.org, or by visiting Copper Basin Federal Credit Union, United Community Bank Main Branch, or Fannin County Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds […]
Read More »Dahlonega Christmas Historic Home Tour
Step into the holiday spirit with a guided tour of one of Dahlonega’s beautiful historic homes, elegantly decorated for Christmas. Built in 1881, carefully restored in 2016, and expanded with a charming addition in 2022, this home offers more than just festive décor, it’s a journey through time. During your guided tour you’ll not only […]
Read More »Cranberry Sauce
This cranberry sauce is great — it’s tasty and incredibly simple to make! Ingredients ½ pound fresh cranberries 1 cup white sugar ½ cup water Directions In a microwave safe bowl, mix together cranberries, sugar and water. Cover the mixture with wax paper and microwave on high power until the cranberries pop (about 7 minutes). […]
Read More »HOMEWARD BOUND PET RESCUE’S PET OF WEEK
Meet Tavish and his little bubba, Barley; an adorable pair of scruffies. The boys are around 10 months old, shy to begin with but quickly warm up to the person they’re with. They have eager wagging tails when they are out walking and exploring. Tavish is around 19# and has a big, happy personality and […]
Read More »GINGERBREAD VILLAGE ~ BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ARTS ASSOCIATION (THE ART CENTER)
The Art Center hosts the Blue Ridge Business Association’s annual Gingerbread Village! We invite you to explore the enchanted Gingerbread Village and admire impressive gingerbread creations created by members of the community! Before you leave, be sure to check out the Holiday Show & Sale to shop for unique, handmade holiday gifts. Come view the […]
Read More »CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN DOWNTOWN DAWSONVILLE
The Annual Christmas Parade and Jingle Market is in conjunction with the City of Dawsonville’s Tree Lighting Ceremony each year. This is an event that brings together the community and visitors in the area. The parade officially brings Santa Claus to City Hall where the evening entertainment and festivities continue. Jingle Market creates an incredible […]
Read More »Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run
The Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run will take place once again in Dahlonega. Join us for a morning run (or walk) through beautiful Camp Glisson and work up your appetite for the big meal of the day! Proceeds of this race will benefit Lumpkin Family Connection. Drive Thru early packet pick-up: […]
Read More »Easy Southern Dressing
This easy Southern dressing is a cornbread and herb stuffing mix combination that is easy on both time and budget. Cornbread muffin mix and packaged cubed herb-seasoned bread stuffing mix are just the shortcut ingredients you need to make holidays relaxing. Ingredients 2 (8.5 ounce) boxes Jiffy® cornbread mix 4 large eggs, divided 1 1/3 […]
Read More »Christmas Market
Join us for our annual Christmas market This years it’s TWO days!November 15 & 16Time: 10AM – 3PMLocation: Sand Street Ellijay, GA– Live music– Santa clause in attendance– Local vendors– Food truck *FREE EVENT. Bring your whole family and come have a great time
Read More »HOMEWARD BOUND PET RESCUE’S PET OF WEEK: CASPER
HOMEWARD BOUND PET RESCUE’S PET OF WEEK Casper, with the dreamy blue eyes, has been waiting for a very long time for his special people to find him. His story sounds like so many others. He was adopted as a puppy and when he was several months old; family got a transfer and the puppy, […]
Read More »RUN FOR THE RESCUES 5K
Lace Up Your Running Shoes and Help Shelter Animals! Sign up for the first annual Run for the Rescues 5K, a fun event for the entire family to support the Lumpkin County Animal Shelter in Dahlonega. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or prefer a leisurely walk, this event welcomes participants of all fitness levels – […]
Read More »Light Up Blue Ridge & Christmas Parade
Step into the enchanting world of Light Up Blue Ridge, an annual Thanksgiving Weekend event where the town comes alive with free activities, live entertainment, a parade and tree lighting! Festivities begin with Blue Friday on November 28th and culminate with the lighting of the Great Tree on Saturday the 29th. Get your holiday shopping […]
Read More »Cranberry Jell-O Salad
This cranberry Jell-O salad will add a bright and fruity burst of nostalgic color to any Thanksgiving table. According to many members of the Allrecipes community, even the pickiest eaters will request it year after year. You need just five — count ’em, five — ingredients to make this cranberry Jell-O salad: Water: Before you […]
Read More »HOMEWARD BOUND PET RESCUE’S PET OF WEEK: TIPPY & BEAN
HOMEWARD BOUND PET RESCUE’S PET OF WEEK Meet Tippy and Bean, sisters from a litter of 7; 6 girls and 1 boy who are ready for adoption. They were found abandoned in Ellijay and taken in by a foster family who helped get them through the trauma of abandonment. The pups are 17 weeks old; […]
Read More »Lighting of the Historic Square
On Friday, Nov. 28th, the magic and charm of Christmas in Dahlonega begins with live holiday music from the Visitor Center balcony. The Lighting of the Historic Square and Tree will occur at 6:00pm! Lights and decorations remain thru January 6th Expect traffic delays – Road closures and detours begin at 3:30pm. Roads reopen at […]
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