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economic development DAHLONEGA
I T’S P U R E G O L D
Location, Leadership and
Lifestyle - These are the
reasons to pick Lumpkin
County, Georgia for
your business location. With state-
of-the-art fiber optic broadband
infrastructure, forward-thinking
local government leaders, and a
skilled workforce, your business
will have all the necessary tools
for success.
economic crystal clear waters of the Etowah, Downtown Dahlonega
development Chestatee, or Chattahoochee rivers.
Visit award-winning wineries or Dahlonega Downtown
in dahlonega pan for gold. Development Authority
Dedicated to preserving our & Main Street Program
Dahlonega provides a climate Not only is this united community spectacular natural resources and
that supports the needs of both the working to meet the current needs secure lifestyle, the Development Joel Cordle, Executive Director
business owner and the customer. of local businesses and industries, Authority of Lumpkin County Downtown Dahlonega is one
Many find Dahlonega the perfect but Dahlonega is also well focused markets to responsible businesses of Georgia’s foremost historic
place to do business because of on strategically planning how to and entrepreneurs to coordinate downtown centers and is a winner
the assets and amenities that set achieve new levels of economic the efforts of all interested parties of the 2016 Great American Main
this community apart from others. success now and for the future. to facilitate economic growth Street Awards® from the National
Newcomers can expect to benefit Read further to learn about for the County; assist companies Main Street Center and the
from competitive land prices, some of the community or clients considering relocating Georgia Downtown Association’s
business and industrial parks, organizations and leaders who operations, establishing an Award for Excellence in Downtown
broad educational and technical are wholeheartedly committed to additional facility, or expanding Development. Shopping and dining
training resources, a local hospital, preserving Dahlonega’s business an existing business, to determine choices are abundant with 65 retail
a beautiful natural environment, climate and quality of life. fit; act as primary contact, resource, stores, 18 restaurants, charming
and an excellent quality of life. and advocate in Lumpkin County, inns and boutique hotels, salons,
These attributes among others The Development as well as your liaison to contacts, spas, arts, and professional service
are the key to fostering economic Authority of Lumpkin programs, and services offered at businesses. Downtown is also the
development. Dahlonega will County, your local partner the state level; and is committed to home of the University of North
only continue to flourish as more working to ensure your project Georgia and the Dahlonega Gold
discover the Dahlonega advantage. Lumpkin County is merely an gets the attention and support Museum. The downtown district is
Dahlonega and Lumpkin hour north of the largest metro it deserves. on the National Register of Historic
County have organized a full area in the South – Atlanta: Contact the Development Places. Dahlonega is a National
team of local, regional, and state 4.5 million people, the world’s Authority of Lumpkin County to Main Street City, a Preserve America
professionals who support existing busiest airport, a dozen Fortune find out more about the potential Community, a National Tree City,
businesses, facilitate local business 500 companies, (Coca Cola, UPS, for your success in Lumpkin and a designated Appalachian
expansions, assist companies Home Depot, etc.) – yet far enough County. (706) 864-0423, Trail Community.
considering relocation into the away to enjoy peaceful mountain www.PickLumpkinCounty.org Dahlonega is internationally
county, and promote opportunities views from the porch of your known for its historical and
for entrepreneurial enterprises. mountain home or cabin. Go trout architectural resources. Because
fishing, canoeing, and rafting in the those resources have been
protected and promoted,
downtown is a major economic
engine of North Georgia.
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