The Old Lumpkin County Jail in Dahlonega is rumored to be haunted by several spirits, including a mysterious female figure and former inmates. Visitors and paranormal investigators report disembodied voices, unexplained noises, and other ghostly phenomena. The building, which served as a jail until the 1970s, is considered a paranormal "hotspot" by some. A woman believed to be the sheriff's wife, Sarah, reportedly died in the building. Her apparition has been seen by some, who claim to have seen her looking out of a corner window. As a former jail, the building has a dark history involving inmate deaths. Some reports suggest that the spirits of former inmates linger. Seven documented deaths are said to have occurred in or around the building. Visitors have claimed to hear whispered voices and running footsteps. The spirit of a young boy is said to haunt the premises, particularly the staircase. The Dahlonega Walking Tours blog also mentions a mischievous boy named Joseph. Employees and visitors have reported hearing unexplained sounds, including a single key being struck on the piano when no one is there. Some have also experienced the faint smell of perfume, and paranormal investigators have recorded disembodied voices.