Members of a Dahlonega nonprofit say they are expanding their reach to protect the city’s historic charm and gold rush lore after losing the fight to preserve the Jeremiah Payne House, also known as the Parks Clothing building. “We were able to make a good showing of people who wanted to stop the building’s demolition,” said Diane Bates, a member of Preserve Historic Dahlonega. “It’s just sad that our efforts failed.”