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🌱 Is Dahlonega’s old Halfway School still home to restless spirits?
Happening soon: University of North Georgia Physical Therapy Job Fair on the Dahlonega Patch calendar
Good morning to you Dahlonega! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Is Dahlonega's old Halfway School still home to restless spirits?
- How UNG's Dahlonega campus will honor 9/11's 25th anniversary
- How UNG's new institute could reshape careers for Dahlonega students
Also on today's calendar: On Tap Trivia and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Old school house suspected to be site of spectral activity (thedahloneganugget.com) — A historic Airbnb cottage just outside Dahlonega is drawing attention for its rumored ghostly activity, explored recently by Dahlonega Walking Tours and a local psychic medium. The investigation blended town history, family stories, and modern paranormal tools as guests searched for evidence of lingering energy in what's believed to be the old Halfway School, a cherished sanctuary for its current owner. 
• 25th anniversary: 9/11 observances planned (wgtjradio.com) — Dahlonega residents can join a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on the University of North Georgia drill field, featuring Col. Christian Durham as keynote speaker. The observance is part of a broader set of regional tributes, including events in Gainesville and Forsyth County honoring first responders and victims 25 years after the attacks.
• UNG prepares students for evolving workforce (ung.edu) — Students in and around Dahlonega will see new opportunities as the University of North Georgia launches its Institute for a Future Ready Workforce, focusing on AI, drones, and emerging technologies. University leaders, military experts, and industry partners like Amazon Web Services are collaborating to better prepare graduates for rapidly changing civilian and military careers.
📸 Around Dahlonega
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dahlonega
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★ Featured events ★
- University of North Georgia Physical Therapy Job Fair →
University of North Georgia - Dahlonega Campus, 82 College Cir, Dahlonega
1:00 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- University of North Georgia Physical Therapy Job Fair 2026 →
University of North Georgia – Convocation Center, 180 Alumni Dr, Dahlonega
1:00 pm - 52 West Brewing →
52 West Brewing, 350 GA-52, Dahlonega
4:00 pm - HONEYMILK :: LIVE at CNPY + the Roots →
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6:00 pm - On Tap Trivia →
Gold City Growlers, 10 S Chestatee St, Dahlonega
8:00 pm - Downtown Farmers Market →
Hancock Park, 55 N Meaders St, Dahlonega
8:00 am - North Georgia Regional Book Fair →
UNG Convocation Center, 180 Alumni Dr, Dahlonega
9:00 am - Monica Spears →
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12:45 pm - UNG Home Tournament →
UNG Rec Center, 198 Church St., Dahlonega
1:00 pm
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
📣 Dahlonega Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- NoFo Brew Co - Cleveland →
NoFo Brew Co, 1939 Helen Highway, Cleveland
4:00 pm - V Softball @ DCHS vs Chestatee (Teacher App Night)
Dawson County High School , 1665 Perimeter Rd, Dawsonville, GA 3
4:30 pm - JV/V Volleyball vs Chattahoochee & Maynard @ Chattahoochee
Dawson County High School Chattahoochee High School, 5230 Taylor Rd, Johns Creek, GA 3002
5:00 pm
Thursday September 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If there are any wood turners out there that might want this native cherry burl, please let me know.
The tree is coming out either tomorrow or Thursday. I live on the south side of Crown Mountain (Nextdoor Historic Dahlonega)
- LSGF Management posted a job opening for Stylist in Dahlonega. Apply here.
- Southeast Clips posted a job opening for FT Hairstylist/ Barber in Dahlonega. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dahlonega here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dawsonville
- Dawsonville, GA: Knife Produced in Fight at Dawson County Junior High School (theunionstar.com)
- Hendrick Motorsports Media Advance: WWT Raceway (speedwaymedia.com)
- Obituaries for September 10, 2026: Artie Bailey, Patricia Evans, Davis Fitts, Zack Fletcher, James Grant, Laura Link, Arlene Scott (pickensprogress.com)
Cleveland
- No Injuries In Minor School Bus Accident In White County Tuesday Afternoon (wrwh.com)
- White County Commissioners Approve Road Improvement Project List (wrwh.com)
- Man accused of shooting woman in the face (wsbtv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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