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The Chamber We continue to look for ways to
“WE ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING OUR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING VALUE improve our services and to help make
DTHROUGH EXPOSURE, EDUCATION, REFERRALS, ADVOCACY AND PARTNERSHIPS.” Dawson County the top place for
awson County Chamber desirable quality of life for our businesses growing businesses and families.
of Commerce is the and community. Becoming involved in the Dawson
premier local business Below is a sampling of the value and County Chamber of Commerce opens
organization. Our benefits that investment in the Dawson a variety of doors that can be extremely
beneficial to you and your business. We
mission is to cultivate a County Chamber of Commerce provides invite you to invest in your business
and become a member of the Chamber
successful economic environment and a to our area businesses. today! Please call the Chamber at 706-
265-6278 for more information.

Exposure Dawson County Chamber of Commerce Benefits
Education
• Networking Opportunities • Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breaking Ceremonies • Continuing Education Opportunities • Seminars • Leadership Dawson
• ChamberWebsite & Directory • Business & Consumer Expo • • Drugs Don’tWork Program • Demographic Information
Monthly Membership Gatherings • Sponsorship Opportunities
• Newcomer &Welcome Packages

Referrals Advocacy

• We Only Refer Chamber Members • We are the Voice of Business and Serve as Your Legislative Advocate

Partnership Business Savings

• Provide Opportunities to Participate and GiveValuable Feedback on • Health Savings •Workers’Compensation Premium Discounts
Committees of Interest • Promote Local Economic Development • Member to Member Deals • Office Supply Savings
• Provide Resources for Additional Community Involvement

At a Glance year, with plenty of horticultural interest
to mark the seasons. Spring presents
FAST FACTS mild temperatures and a profusion of
dogwood and rhododendron blossoms.
The 729-foot Amicalola The highest point in the county is Summers are pleasant thanks to the
Falls is the highest Black Mountain, with an elevation of cooling effect of the nearby mountains,
cascade east of the 3,600 feet. The Amicalola, Chestatee, perfect for enjoying the hiking trails
Mississippi River and is and Etowah rivers flow through and waterfalls. Visitors flock to the area
considered one of the Dawson County. in the fall to see the breathtaking colors
Seven Natural Wonders of turning leaves. Winters provide just
of Georgia. • CLIMATE • enough of a chill to delight those who
enjoy hot cocoa by a roaring fireplace.
Dawson County residents and visitors Annual snowfall averages about 2.3 inches.
enjoy a pleasant climate for most of the The average high and low temperatures
for summers in Dawson County are 86°
Nature’s bountiful beauty • Camping atWar Hill Park and 63°. In winter, the average high and
awaits you in Dawson low temperatures are 52° and 33°.
County, where the county Source: Southeast Regional Climate Center
seat is Dawsonville,
Georgia. According to the • POPULATION •
U.S. Census Bureau, Dawson County
covers 214 square miles; 211 square miles Dawson County 22,422
of the county is land and three square Dawsonville 2,536 (est.)
miles (1.36 percent) is water. Since 2000, the population of Dawson
Part of Lake Lanier is in the County has grown by 40.9 percent. The
southeastern section of the county, and median home cost in Dawsonville is
the boundary line with neighboring $150,500. Median household income
counties passes through the lake. is $51,989.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2012
Population Estimates; bestplaces.net

3 Dawson County Chamber of Commerce • 706-265-6278 • www.dawson.org