Explore Northeast Georgia
Home to the U.S.’s first major gold rush in 1829.
Dahlonega, Georgia
The first major U.S. gold rush took place in this region.
Dahlonega was the site of the first major U.S. gold rush in 1829, followed by a U.S. Mint branch in 1838. Today, it reflects a region where a legacy of discovery continues to fuel growth and opportunity.
Northeast Georgia
Area Counties
Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White.
About Northeast Georgia
The 13 counties in Northeast Georgia are a hub for business and outdoor life. More than 276,400 Georgians are employed in key sectors such as manufacturing, construction, retail/wholesale trade, education, and tourism in the region. Companies such as Fieldale Farms, Northeast Georgia Health System, Häring Precision, and Diana Food all call this area home.
The Gainesville Inland Port in Hall County provides direct rail access between the Port of Savannah and Northeast Georgia.
Northeast Georgia also offers some of the state’s most iconic views: Brasstown Bald, Georgia’s highest peak; Amicalola Falls, the tallest cascading waterfall in the Southeast; and Bell Mountain in Hiawassee, overlooking Lake Chatuge.
“Georgia and Hall County had all the ingredients for success for King’s Hawaiian.”
– Dan Raatjes, SVP & Chief Operations Officer, King’s Hawaiian
Business Located in this Region
Fox Shocks
Geveko Markings
Häring Precision
King’s Hawaiian
Kubota Manufacturing of America
Nifco KTW America Corp.
Nestlé-Purina
Solvay
Stories from Across the Region
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