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About Dawson County Georgia

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty - Lanier Partners

About Dawsonville, Georgia

Dawsonville, GA...A nature lover's paradise

Dawsonville boasts some of the most beautiful outdoor recreation in Georgia, from the misty North Georgia mountains to the north, to beautiful Lake Lanier in the south. Dawsonville is also steeped in Appalachian culture and tradition, including a rich history of gold mining, moonshine running, backwoods racing and motorsports glory.

Dawsonville hosts a number of festivals and events, including the Mountain Moonshine Festival. For three Saturdays in October, the Dawsonville town square comes alive with arts, crafts and other entertainment. Dawsonville also hosts their annual Thunder in the Sky Fireworks Display, where you can see fireworks blast on the horizon over the North Georgia mountains. When you purchase Dawsonville, GA real estate you will never run out of things to do.

Residents of Dawsonville have plenty of outdoor adventures to choose from, including hiking the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain, striper fishing on Lake Lanier, horseback riding on miles on mountain trails, kayaking the rapids on the Amicalola River, or simply relaxing in the splendor of Amicalola Falls. Aside from the North Georgia mountains and Lake Lanier, Dawsonville is also home to the North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall. With over 140 outlet stores in an outdoor village setting, you can shop till you drop!

With so many attractions to choose from, Dawsonville is becoming a popular place to visit for the day, or stay for a lifetime. It is currently ranked among the top 15 fastest growing counties in the united States. Although nearly a fifth of Dawsonville's population is school-age children, the area is also home to an increasing number of retirees and new home communities.

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