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about Dawson County.
Dawson County is a of Commerce acts as a partner to
community blessed support and promote our great variety • TABLE OF CONTENTS •
with an abundance of of local businesses. Chamber................................ 3
resources - the ideal place The scenic beauty of Dawson County At a Glance............................. 3
to live, work and play is one of our greatest resources. Our History.................................... 4
community is home to the beginning of Getting Started....................... 5
W hether you are the Appalachian Trail, the tallest waterfall Leisure & Recreation............. 9
looking to relocate east of the Mississippi River, more than Housing................................16
here or are a long- 40 miles of Lake Lanier shoreline, three Worship & Faith..................19
time resident, we are unique rivers, and much more. Government......................... 20
sure you will find History runs deep throughout our Economic Development.... 21
that Dawsonville is the ideal place to live, community. From the gold rush era to Education.............................26
work, and play! the origins of NASCAR, we have a story Healthcare............................29
You will enjoy all the positive to tell and we are willing to share it. Directory..............................35
aspects of small-town culture with the Whether your plans include business,
convenience of a bustling business vacation, or a place to call home, the
corridor along Georgia 400 and the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce
benefits of Atlanta only a short 45-minute and Office of Tourism Development
drive away. is sure you will share our passion for
As a business owner, you will find a community. We invite you to learn more
supportive economic environment in from this guide, visit our website at
a growing community. Our business www.dawson.org, or stop by the
community is diverse, with a mix of Welcome Center at 44 Commerce
manufacturing, agriculture, retail, small Drive, just north of the Highway 53
businesses, professional offices, and intersection. We look forward to seeing
others. The Dawson County Chamber y’all soon!
Sincerely,
Christie Haynes, President
Dawson County Chamber of Commerce
1 Dawson County Chamber of Commerce • 706-265-6278 • www.dawson.org
