Petition to save Johnny B’s tops 3,700 signatures after UNG purchase - Gainesville Times

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Petition to save Johnny B’s tops 3,700 signatures after UNG purchase

The University of North Georgia Dahlonega is planning to close Johnny B's on West Main Street to make way for more parking for the university. - photo by Scott Rogers

02162026 JOHNNYBS 1.jpg — The University of North Georgia Dahlonega is planning to close Johnny B's on West Main Street to make way for more parking for the university. - photo by Scott Rogers

After it was announced that the University of North Georgia had purchased Johnny B’s — a longtime pizza restaurant and bar in Dahlonega — Jeremy Sharp and Jesse White launched a petition in an effort to stop the proposed redevelopment.