dawson county

THE FACTS

  • Population: 18,575
  • Property tax per $1,000: $23.44
  • Average cost of new home: $154,200
  • Tax Commissioner: 706-344-3520
  • On the web at: dawsoncounty.org

During Prohibition, Dawson County was known for its backwoods moonshine, which was smuggled into Atlanta through an
intricate network of bootleggers and mountainous backroads. Although few unpaved thoroughfares still exist in Dawson County, its highways and wooded roads lead to scenic vistas, local stock car racing, extensive outlet malls, and the largest collection of kangaroos outside of Australia.

About an hour north of Atlanta, along Highway 400, Dawson County boasts some of the most beautiful outdoor recreation areas in the state, from the beginning of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain to Georgia's 729-foot Amicalola Falls, Like Sidney Lanier and the Kangaroo Conservation Center. For those who prefer racing to hiking, Dawson is also home to Thunder Road USA, which houses Georgia's Official Motorsports Hall of Fame.

With so many attractions to choose from, Dawson County is becoming a popular place to visit for the day, or stay a lifetime. It is currently ranked among the top 15 fastest growing counties in the United States. Although nearly a fifth of its population is school-age children, the area is also home to an increasing number of retirees and new home communities.

Education
Public Shcools
dawson.k12.ga.us
Board of Education
706-265-3246
Elementary schools 3
Middle schools 1
High schools 1
Pupil/Teacher ratio ave.: 15.1
Per-pupil expenditures: $5,157
School and bus assignment information:
706-265-3246

Medical
Chestatee Regional Hospital Lanier Park Hospital N.E. Georgia Medical Center
227 Mountain Drive 576 White Sulpher Road 743 Spring Street
Dahlonega, GA 30533 Gainesville, GA 30501 Gainesville, GA 30501
706-864-6136 770-503-3000 770-535-3553 * nghs.com

Utilities
Electricity
Amicalola EMC Georgia Power Sawnee EMC
544 Hwy 515 South 32 Memorial Drive 543 Atlanta Highway
Jasper, GA 30143 Dahlonega, GA 30533 Cumming, GA 30040
706-253-5200 706-864-3614 770-887-2363
Inside Georgia: 800-992-6471 Deposit: based on credit sawnee.com
georgiapower.com

Gas
For information on establishing your gas connection and the deregulation of the natural gas market in Georgia with a listing
of the residential gas providers , see our utility guide.

Folger Gas Mark Heard Fuel Company Mills Fuel Service Inc.
706-864-6151 706-265-2994 706-265-3394

Water
Etowah Water and Sewer Authority 706-216-8474

Internet Provider
Syclone Designs Alltel
888-4syclone 706-216-2222

Garbage
A-Shaw's Water & Sewage Holbrook Sanitation Inc. Evans Garbage Service G & C Sanitation Systems
Greenway Rd. Highway 400 27 Evans Circle P.O. Box 439
Dawsonville, GA Dawsonville, GA Dawsonville, GA 30534 Cumming, GA
706-265-7015 706-216-6600 706-216-4232 770-887-6063

Parks
Amicalola Falls State Park
240 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd.
Dawsonville, GA
706-265-4703

Libraries
Dawson County Public Library
342 Allen Street
Dawsonville, GA 30534
706-344-3690

Post Office

www.usps.gov
Dawsonville 30534
424 Highway 53E
706-265-2677

Car Tag & License
4055 County Way
Cumming, GA 30040

Miscellaneous
Voter Registeration
For information: 706-344-3640