Client Spotlight: Sam McDuffie of Discover Dahlonega
Our next client spotlight features Sam McDuffie from Discover Dahlonega. Sam has dedicated 14 years to the travel industry with jobs at Georgia State Parks and Dahlonega Gold Musiem State Historic Site. Sam is a true Georgia peach as he grew up in Macon, GA and now resides in Dahlonega.
Sam’s favorite places to travel are Panama City Beach, FL as well as Maine – his favorite state. He adores the lighthouses and nautical themes New England brings. Outside of work, Sam enjoys baseball with his kids, as well as playing guitar and singing. He even does live performances!
Sam’s favorite thing about promoting Dahlonega? The small town charm and outdoors – he loves being outdoors.
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