OUR VIEW: Weekend crowds are helping to pay the bills

"Tourists" -- Sometimes it’s a dirty word in Dahlonega, though often well-meaning, they do have a reputation for not knowing how to properly use the crosswalks, and it’s been said that they take up all the room in the downtown restaurants, and it’s also been said that they get all the best parking...

Wanda Lois Thomas

Mrs. Wanda Lois Thomas, age 99, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 while surrounded by her family. Mrs. Thomas was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on February 2, 1922 to the late Charles Robert and Lessie Viola Christy Welch.

Margaret Croy & Horace Coleman Croy

Mrs. Margaret Croy, age 85, of Dahlonega, Georgia passed away surrounded by family on April 21, 2021. She was born on August 5, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late William Day and the late Katie "Aielene" Grant Day.

Horace Coleman Croy

Mr. Horace Coleman Croy, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. He was born in Hall County on August 14, 1938 to the late Ernest Croy and the late Maggie Mae Adams. Horace was a poultry farmer and spent any of hours at the auction house working as the auctioneer.

Lynne Ellen Smejkal

Mrs. Lynne Ellen Smejkal, age 58, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, September 25, 2020. Mrs. Smejkal was born in Troy, New York on November 14, 1961 to the late Edwin Jr. and Dorothy Rourke Stevens. Mrs. Smejkal was a loving mother and her two girls were most important in her life.

Dovie Lou Anderson Walden Myers Originally from Dahlonega

On Tuesday, November 24, 2020, Mrs. Dovie Lou Anderson Walden Myers passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving children and family. She will always be remembered as a joyful lady who never met a stranger. Anyone who met her loved her and her contagious smile.

Janice Lucille Hanwright

Janice Lucille Hanwright, age 77, passed away November 26, 2020. Born in Macon, Georgia, in 1943 to Dorothy and Robbie Herbert Lyde, she lived there until moving to Atlanta with her husband, Douglas Byars, in 1965.

Seaborn “Larry” Hulsey

Mr. Seaborn “Larry” Hulsey, age 86, of Suches, Georgia passed away on November 17, 2020. He was born on October 29, 1934 in Forsyth County Georgia to the late Seaborn Hulsey and the late Bonnie Lynn Thomas Hulsey.

Aaron Head

Mr. Aaron Head, age 41, of Gainesville passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born on May 16, 1979 in Gainesville, Georgia to Thomas Alton Head and the late Virginia Seabolt Head. Aaron loved being outdoors picking a guitar. He never met a stranger and was a friend to all.

Robin Marie Willis

Mrs. Robin Marie Willis, age 55, of Dahlonega passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 11, 2020 after a short illness. Robin was born in Suffern, New York on January 19, 1965. She was preceded in death by her mother Kokie Slep. Robin was raised in Sarasota, Florida.