This year's donations will be accepted until December 15th. Here's what's on our list this year: NEEDED: Cash (used for postage only), Hand warmers (Like the kind you get at hardware/hunting stores. These are VERY popular with the troops). FOOD: salami and cheese sets that don't need refrigeration, beef jerky, individual packs of instant soup or coffee TOILETRIES & SUPPLIES: batteries, Cottonelle hand wipes, men's black socks, razors, hotel size shampoo, conditioner, body wash or soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste NOT NEEDED: * NO RAMEN NOODLES * NO HARD CANDY ‘TIS THE SEASON It's Operation Wise Man time again! Cranberry Corners will be collecting items to send to troops through this Sunday, Dec. 15.  Each year since the Gulf War began, Kranberry and krew collect items for care packages mailed to troops stationed overseas.

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Dahlonega Women’s Club Christmas Market Extension Money earned from booth fees, plus Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, gift baskets, and any crafts made by DWC members, all goes into grants and gifts to the community. In the past, club donations helped buy books and children’s computers for the library; support art, drama and the band at the high school; and to various local charities. Read More

Weekend Extended Downtown Merchant Shopping Hours Treat your family and friends to something special this season! Stroll through shops around the historic square, enjoy holiday treats and special sales! Most shops are open 10 AM – 8 PM

P hoto by: Jack Anthony Tree Light Hours The square lights up each night beginning at 6 PM. The lights remain until midnight. To see a full list of other events, visit: here

Photo by: Jack Anthony Visit with Santa See Santa at the Visitor Center plaza! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to introduce the children in your life (or yourself) to the magic of Santa! More info

Holiday Sleigh Bell Tour of Dahlonega Inns Dahlonega's annual Holiday Open House Tour of Inns of Dahlonega. This is a driving tour of 6 Inns of Dahlonega, each will be decorated for the Christmas Holidays, with food and beverages at each stop. This is a ticketed event, and the cost is $12 per person and can be purchased at the Dahlonega Visitors Center, or at any of the 6 participating B&B Inns. We will once again be collecting toys for the Community Helping Place White Christmas outreach program. Please consider bringing an unwrapped child's toy to any one of the participating B&Bs.  More info

This Year's Christmas in Dahlonega Collector's Ornament is here! The 2019 ornament shows the consolidated gold mines of Dahlonega. All the proceeds from the ornaments benefit the Community Helping Place and help give back to Dahlonega!

Thank you all for another great year in Dahlonega. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Upcoming Events: Christmas Market on Candy Cane Lane Friday Dec 13-14 Sleigh Bell Holiday Tour of Inns of Dahlonega Sunday Dec 15 First Night Dahlonega 2020 Tuesday Dec 31 - Wednesday Jan 1 3rd Annual Dahlonega Science Festival, “Vision 20/20” Friday Mar 6 - Sunday Mar 8

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