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This is the best small town in GA to visit for Christmas, HGTV says. Here’s where & why

Dahlonega, Georgia
Dahlonega, Georgia Dahlonega Christmas Facebook

Christmastime is finally here and no matter where you are, there’s magic in the air.

All over the country, there are lavish light shows, parades, parties and more, but sometimes, a cozy small town Christmas is just the way to go.

HGTV recently made a list of the 50 best small towns to visit for Christmas and while the list highlights cities in Alaska, California and Colorado, there’s one Georgia town listed, too. Here’s what to know:

Best GA small town to visit for Christmas

Dahlonega, Georgia was highlighted for its annual Old-Fashioned Christmas fest, tree lighting on the square and horse-drawn carriage rides across town. The town, which has been featured in a few Hallmark Christmas movies, is the perfect place to slow down this holiday season, while also not missing out on Christmas events.

Dahlonega, Georgia
Dahlonega, Georgia Dahlonega Christmas Facebook

“While it’s unlikely to snow, the town does indeed deliver an old-timey Christmas filled with hot cocoa and memory-making,” according to HGTV.

Dahlonega’s Old-Fashioned Christmas includes activities like a breakfast with Santa, Christmas caroling around town, a Christmas home tour and more. See the full calendar online or visit the Facebook page.

What do you think of this small town? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com

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Chelsea Madden
The Telegraph
Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.
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