Dawson County, North Georgia
Where the Mountains Meet the Top of GA-400
Dawson sits at the foot of the mountains, where lake access, outlet shopping, and the North Georgia foothills all meet at the top of GA-400. Dawsonville anchors the county, and buyers come looking for space and scenery within reach of the metro.
Known for
Amicalola Falls, the North Georgia Premium Outlets, and the Etowah arm of Lake Lanier north of Cumming.
The housing mix
Larger lots and acreage are the norm, with lake-access parcels on the Etowah arm and mountain property further north.
Getting around
GA-400 runs straight south into North Fulton, about an hour to Atlanta and roughly 30 minutes to Cumming.
Schools
Dawson County School System serves the entire county.
Cities & Communities
Dawsonville · Big Canoe
Ways to Search
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