Alpharetta is approximately 25 miles north of Atlanta and is a bustling suburban community with a vibrant business district, top-rated schools, and a high quality of life. But what attracted settlers to the area in the 1700s? European settlers arrived…
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The Georgian Gold Rush, also known as the Dahlonega Gold Rush, was a significant event in the history of Georgia, and one that had a lasting impact on the state’s economy and culture The Gold Rush began in 1828, when…