Christmas in Dahlonega to feature ice skating rink

DAHLONEGA - The annual Old Fashioned Christmas begins in Dahlonega Saturday and this year will feature, for the first time, an ice skating rink.<br> <br> Also on tap: thousands of twinkling lights, Christmas music, life-sized Christmas cards, and strolling carolers in period costume. Santa Claus will arrive Dec. 2 for the lighting of the Historic Dahlonega Square.<br> <br> For information on packages and a schedule of events, visit www.dahlonega.org or call the Dahlonega Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-231-5543.<br> <br> For a complete list of scheduled events, go to www.dahlonega.org. <br> <br> <br>