The best book, hobby & craft shops in Dahlonega

Visitors can watch Cabbage Patch Kids being "born" from a tree, then adopt them at this toy store.

From textbooks to tech, The Brenau University Bookstore is a legit one-stop study shop with Apple gear, calculators, dorm essentials, gifts, and a Spirit Shop full of Brenau gear. Students will appreciate the Brenau Book Bundle that lowers course material costs and makes sure everything’s ready by day one.

From the Gainesville newsletter, October 22, 2026

Iisaka Station LLC is a small but mighty spot for manga, Studio Ghibli and anime art books, Blu-rays, plushies, and Gundam, Sgt. Frog, or Zoids kits, plus Japanese aesthetic goodies like chopsticks, incense, and tote bags. Perfect when your shelf needs a refresh or a gift for the anime-obsessed friend.

From the Cleveland newsletter, October 20, 2026

From last-minute textbooks and UNG hoodies to notebooks, tech, and study snacks, UNG Bookstore keeps semester life easy and the spirit high. They also stock dorm must-haves, diploma frames, gifts, and even vinyl, plus a Course Materials Concierge that pulls the exact items your classes call for.

From the Dahlonega newsletter, October 18, 2026

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Give your TBR pile a little competition and your caffeine habit a serious upgrade at Read Shop by The Merchant, a neighborhood bookstore and coffee bar pouring Stumptown Coffee at Vinings Jubilee. Pop in, browse a few shelves, then settle in with something you actually want to read.

From the Smyrna newsletter, October 15, 2026

From deep-dive Bible study guides and Ellen G. White classics to kids devotionals, hymnals, and wholesome cookbooks, Adventist Book Center has what you need this week. Grab Sabbath School materials, Spanish and Portuguese reads, and fresh inspiration that makes the week run smoother, one chapter at a time.

From the Atlanta newsletter, August 28, 2026

This week, give your next project fresh spark with gently used paints, yarn, paper, and delightfully random maker finds at ScrapTucker, Scraplanta’s art supply reuse shop. It’s affordable, creative chaos in the best way, and every haul keeps good stuff out of the landfill which feels pretty great.

From the Atlanta newsletter, September 23, 2026

Big House Guitars is where you find the next great axe, get full-service repairs that make your current one sing, and then disappear into Rat Room Records’ massive, curated vinyl stash. Bonus points for those soundproof rehearsal rooms when the band needs to lock in this week.

From the Atlanta newsletter, September 30, 2026

Ready to finally learn that song, Lancaster Music Co has been Gainesville’s instrument HQ since 1949, with upright and grand pianos, digital keys, guitars, ukes, and band gear. Their rental program and pre-owned selection make it easy to start now and sound better by Friday.

From the Gainesville newsletter, October 30, 2026

Stash looking suspiciously monochrome or your UFO pile multiplying? Quilt'n Kaboodle GA brings the cure with fabric galore, pre-cuts, panels, patterns, and all the notions, plus classes and a monthly Embroidery Club to keep that machine humming. Consider it your excuse to dive in.

From the Cleveland newsletter, October 29, 2026

This week, Binders Art Supplies and Frames is your go-to for serious supplies, from Golden and Prismacolor to their own Creative Surfaces canvas. Get expert advice, framing that elevates your work, and classes plus Limelight Gallery inspiration that keep fresh ideas rolling.

From the Atlanta newsletter, October 14, 2026

Large chain bookstore stocking a range of titles for adults & kids, plus toys & games.

Whether you hoard notebooks or just need a birthday card that actually lands, Archer Paper Goods nails the mix. Think Field Notes and Stalogy journals, Blackwing pencils in The Pencil Shop, Jellycat cuteness, plus Georgia-flavored postcards when you want to rep home without overdoing the peach theme.

From the South Fulton newsletter, September 4, 2026

Criminal Records keeps local crate-diggers happy with fresh new releases, indie-exclusive pressings, and a deep used bin, plus graphic novels and zines for post-listen vibes. Swing by for in-store events, or bring your stash and let them buy a few.

From the Atlanta newsletter, October 29, 2026

From acrylics, oils, gouache and spray paint to COPIC and Posca markers, Ampersand panels, eco friendly papers, gold leaf, printmaking and Iwata airbrush gear, Sam Flax is the local one stop for turning “I should start that project” into “look what I made.”

From the Fulton County newsletter, October 22, 2026

Your stash will feel smarter after a trip to The Craftivist, the intown Atlanta yarn store curating standouts from Malabrigo, Isager, and more, plus all the needles and notions. Pull up a seat for classes that feel like a knit night with new friends, from socks to Tunisian crochet.

From the Atlanta newsletter, September 17, 2026

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

Maple Street Guitars has been Atlanta’s go-to since 1981 for new and used acoustics, electrics, and classicals, plus mandolins, ukes, and banjos, with accessories, lessons, and repairs. Pop in to get matched with the right instrument and leave with fingers that won’t stop noodling.

From the Fulton County newsletter, October 16, 2026