Dawson, Georgia

About Dawson

Set in the southwestern part of Georgia, Dawson is a small town with an estimated population of 4,180.

Officially, Dawson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.75 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,115 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Dawson Unique

• One of 9 places in the US named Dawson — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dawson

• Andrew Jackson Monument reviews ★
• Griggs Memorial reviews ★

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🏫 Schools in Dawson

• Cooper-Carver Elementary School
• Terrell High School
• Terrell Middle School
• Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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