As local legend goes, Benjamin Parks was deer hunting back in 1828 when he tripped over a rock in woods near where Dahlonega is today. Ben’s eyes must have popped wide open at the sight of the huge gold nugget at his feet.
Guest column, Ron Quinn: Gainesville is experiencing a gold rush of development
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