Dawson County, Georgia
Dawson County is a county located in the Northeast portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 26,798 up from 22,330 in 2010. The county seat is Dawsonville.
Dawson County | |
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Dawson County Courthouse in Dawsonville | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia | |
Georgia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 34°26′N 84°10′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Named for | William Crosby Dawson |
| Seat | Dawsonville |
| Largest city | Dawsonville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 214 sq mi (550 km2) |
| • Land | 211 sq mi (550 km2) |
| • Water | 3.6 sq mi (9 km2) 1.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 26,798 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | www |
Dawson County is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its natural resources include Amicalola Falls, the highest falls in Georgia and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the state.
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