Dawson, Georgia

Dawson is a city in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,414 at the 2020 census. Incorporated on December 22, 1857, the city is named for Senator William Crosby Dawson. Dawson is part of the Albany, Georgia metropolitan statistical area.

Dawson, Georgia
Dawson City Hall
Location in Terrell County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 31°46′26″N 84°26′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyTerrell
Area
  Total3.75 sq mi (9.72 km2)
  Land3.75 sq mi (9.72 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
351 ft (107 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total4,414
  Density1,176.44/sq mi (454.25/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
39842
Area code229
FIPS code13-21912
GNIS feature ID0313367
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