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.
📰 Dawson News Today
- One dead, GBI on scene in Terrell Co. WALB · Aug 14
- Linda Sue Lewis Obituary (2026) - Dawson, GA - C. O. Holloway Mortuary - Dawson Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- Terrell County High School (Dawson, GA) Football MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Janice Lanelle Davidson Odom Obituary Aug 8, 2026 Mathews Funeral Home · Aug 8
- Mr. David White Obituary in Dawson at Johnson & Son Funeral Service articobits.com · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
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
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 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.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,180
Rank in state#163 of 537
Land area3.75 sq mi
Density1,115/sq mi
Coordinates31.7719, -84.4435