About Dawson County, GAIn the foothills of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, you’ll discover Dawson County. Seemingly secluded and far from the bright lights and big city, it is only 48 miles north of Atlanta via Interstate 400. These were the forests where the Cherokee Indians lived and hunted and gave the name Amicalola (meaning tumbling waters) to the spectacular 729-foot waterfalls which are the highest in Georgia. The county also claims 49 miles of shoreline on picturesque Lake Lanier, which is its southeastern boundary. Dawsonville is the county seat and the central community in this rural county.
Homeowners have much to choose from in this area. Whether your taste leads you down a long winding country road, a lake home, a subdivision with a variety of amenities, or a mountainous resort community such as Big Canoe, you’re sure to find the perfect place to call home in Dawson County.
The trailhead for the Appalachian Trail, the famous hiking trail to Maine, begins in Dawson County. The Trail can be accessed from an eight-mile approach trail in Amicalola Falls State Park, just north of Dawsonville. In Dawson County, you will also find the Northeast Georgia Outlet Mall where you will enjoy shopping at Polo, Nike, Kate Spade, The Pottery Barn, and many more name brand outlets at discount prices. | More Local Area InformationFrom Amicalola Falls to the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, from the beginnings of the Appalachian Trail to the beginnings of NASCAR, Dawson County... Read moreFrom the world’s largest deposit of marble to the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, from John’s Mill to the “Pink Palace,” from the Sassafras... Read moreIn 1928, the first cry of “We’ve found Gold!” was heard in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northeast Georgia. With that discovery, Dahlonega emerged a... Read morePeacefulness, community spirit and tranquility-these are only a few of the reasons why over 100,000 people have chosen Hall County as home. With ... Read moreWith exhilarating outdoor recreation, family-friendly communities, cultural attractions, and close proximity to Atlanta, it is no wonder that so man... Read moreThe beautiful Lake Sidney Lanier is a reservoir located in Georgia’s northern Blue Ridge Mountains, just 55 miles northeast of Atlanta. Created i... Read moreLake Lanier is so vast that it borders a total of five counties—Hall, Forsyth, Dawson, Gwinnett, and Lumpkin—and dotting its banks is a collection o... Read moreForsyth County is located at the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, approximately 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta. Lake Sidney Lanier i... Read moreFrom the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the banks of the Chattahoochee River, from Lake Lanier to Poole’s Mill Covered Bridge, from th... Read moreLocated approximately 40 miles north of Atlanta, Forsyth County is a virtual blend of rural and urban lifestyles, retaining that feeling of graciou... Read moreEstablished in 1832, Bartow County is 460 square miles, located in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Bartow County maintains a powerful sense o... Read moreFrom the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, from historic Pearce Auditorium to the state-of-the art John S... Read moreFrom the historic County Courthouse to the hundreds of high-tech businesses, from the Mall of Georgia to Lake Sidney Lanier, from its first clas... Read moreGwinnett County is as much a part of the Northeast Georgia mountain area as it is Metro Atlanta, so opportunities abound here. Gwinnett County, on... Read moreWhite County is nestled in the mountains of Northeast Georgia approximately 85 miles from Atlanta. This land was home to the Cherokee Indians. Th... Read moreFrom Lake Allatoona to the foot hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains; the educational and cultural offerings of Reinhardt College to the athleti... Read moreFrom luxury high-rise condominiums to quaint bungalows, from the High Museum of Art to the World of Coca-cola, from Piedmont Park to the Georgi... Read moreA charming county, yet progressive and dynamic, awaits you in Jackson County without the modern day trappings of traffic jams, parking lots an... Read moreLike most suburbs of Atlanta, Duluth began as a tree-filled section of Native American land located near the Chattahoochee River. Also like othe... Read moreEven though Duluth is a small town of approximately 25,000 residents, it's a popular destination for Georgia home buyers. This is no doubt due to it... Read more |
