Nugget Is Parade's Grand Marshal

Nugget thinking about her role as Grand Marshal.

And the Dahlonega Gold Rush Days' Parade Grand Marshal is.....Nugget the dog! Announcement of Nugget's selection came in Wednesday's Dahlonega Nugget newspaper.

Nugget, Dahlonega's unofficial town dog, is the first canine parade grand marshal in the 57 year history of the Gold Rush Festival. Nugget will lead the parade through downtown Dahlonega Saturday, Oct. 15, riding along with her adopted parents Michelle and Craig Codrington.

"We like the grand marshal to not be only an example for Dahlonega but something significant for Dahlonega that year," said Melinda Maxwell, a member of the Dahlonega Jaycees, Gold Rush Days sponsor.

Nugget, who now has her own Facebook page with thousands of followers, definitely is a significant part of Dahlonega. Until adopted by her new family this summer, Nugget made the streets of Dahlonega and the Golden Pantry parking lot her home for years. Her story made national news as Dahlonega and beyond embraced Nugget as 'their dog.

The Gold Rush Days' Parade starts at 3 p.m. Get there early. You don't want to miss Grand Marshal Nugget!