Dawson County New Resident Guide
To receive a complimentary new resident information package, please call the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 265-6278.
Automobile Tags
A Georgia license tag must be purchased by out-of-state newcomers within a thirty (30) day period. For more information, visit the Dawson County Tax Commissioner's office.
Driver's License
Driver Licenses are issued by the Georgia State Patrol Office, located off of GA 400 in Forsyth County. Office hours are Tuesday - Friday 8AM - 6PM, Saturday 8AM - 12PM (closed on Mondays). Please visit Georgia Department of Driver Services for more information.
DDS Cumming Customer Service Center #37
400 Aquatic Circle
Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: (678) 413-8400
Garbage Pick-Up
City of Dawsonville
415 HIghway 53 East, Suite 100
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 265-6256
Elite Sanitation and Waste, LLC
P.O. Box 604
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 380-8414
Evans Garbage Services
27 Evans Circle
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 216-4232
Grogan Disposal
Post Office 2729
Cumming, GA 30028
Phone: (770) 887-2135
J&M Garbage
617 Jewell Slayton Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (678) 787-5736
Government Representation
Local Government
Dawson County Government
25 Justice Way
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 344-3501
Board of Commissioners Chairman: Billy Thurmond
District 1: Sharon Fausett
District 2: Chris Gaines
District 3: Tim Satterfield
District 4: Emory Dooley
City of Dawsonville
415 Highway 53 East
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 265-3256
Mayor: Mike Eason
Council: Caleb Phillips
Council: William Illig
Council: John Walden
Council: Mark French
City Attorney: Dana Miles
United States Senators
Jon Ossoff (D)
Russell Senate Office Building, Suite 455
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-3521
FAX: (202) 224-2575
Atlanta Address:
3280 Peachtree Road, Suite 2640
Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (470) 786-7800
FAX: (404) 949-0912
Raphael Warnock (D)
Russell Senate Office Building, Suite 388
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-3643
Atlanta Address:
One Overton Park
3625 Cumberland Boulevard, Suite 970
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (770) 694-7828
United States Congressman
Andrew Clyde, 9th District
521 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-9893
FAX: (202) 226-1224
Gainesville District Office:
210 Washington Street NW, Suite 202
Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: (470) 768-6520
State Senator
Steve Gooch (R), 51st District
421-C State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-9221
North Georgia Address:
Post Office Box 600
Dahlonega, GA 30533
State Representatives
David Ralston (R), 7th District & Speaker of the House
332 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-5020
District Address:
Post Office Box 188
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Phone: (706) 632-2221
Kevin Tanner (R), 9th District
401-E Coverdell Legislative Office Bulding
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: (404) 656-0152
District Address:
Post Office Box 1885
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Hospitals & Emergency Care
Chestatee Regional Hospital
27 Mountain Drive
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Phone: (706) 864-6136
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
743 Spring Street
Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: (770) 535-3553
Northside Hospital Forsyth
1200 Northside Forsyth Drive
Cumming Ga 30041
Phone: (770) 667-4234
A list of local healthcare providers can be found on the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce site.
Library
Dawson County Library
342 Allen Street
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 344-3690
Newspapers
Dawson County News (Legal Organ)
P.O. Box 1600
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 265-3384
Fax: (706) 265-3276
Postal Service
U.S. Postal Service
452 Georgia 53
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Schools
Children entering the Georgia Public Schools for the first time must present proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, polio, whooping cough, diphtheria, and tetanus. Kindergartners and first graders must also have birth certificates and show proof of ear, eye and dental examinations. Other students should present their past report cards or transcripts.
Dawson County Board of Education
28 Main Street
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 265-3246
Fax: (706) 265-1226
Dawson Learning Center
Phone: (706) 216-2033
Dawson Head Start
Phone: (706) 265-2980
Dawson Adult Literacy Center
Phone: (706) 265-1690
Elementary Schools:
Black's Mill Elementary School
Kilough Elementary School
Riverview Elementary School
Robinson Elementary School
Middle Schools:
Dawson County Junior High
Dawson County Middle School
High Schools:
Hightower Academy
Dawson County High School
Colleges & Technical Schools
Brenau University
Georgia State University
Lanier Technical College
University of North Georgia
Piedmont College
Utilities - Cable TV
Kinetic by Windstream
Phone: (706) 872-2323
AT&T - DirectTV
Phone: (800) 531-5000 or (800) 288-2020
Utilities - Electricity
Amicalola EMC
Amicalola EMC serves most of the county west of Highway 400, with the exception of the City of Dawsonville.
Phone: (800) 992-6471
Georgia Power Company
Georgia Power Company serves most of the City of Dawsonville.
Phone: (706) 864-3614
Sawnee EMC
Sawnee EMC serves Highway 400 from Forsyth to Lumpkin County and the area east of this zone.
Phone: (770) 887-2363 or (800) 635-9131
Utilities - Natural Gas
Atlanta Gas Light
Atlanta Gas Light Company is responsible for the gas distribution lines that run to your home. In order to establish service, you'll need to select a supplier from the list of natural gas marketers authorized by the Public Service Commission.
Phone: (800) 427-5463
Utilities - Propane Gas
Amicalola Propane
Phone: (706) 344-1427
Ferrell Gas
Phone: (706) 864-6151
Mark Heard Fuel Company
Phone: (706) 265-2994
Mills Fuel Service
Phone: (706) 265-3394
Utilities - Telephone
TDS Telecommunications Corporation
Nelson-Ball Ground Telephone Company services the area west of the Amicalola River.
Phone: (770) 735-2000
Windstream
Phone: (800) 347-1991
Utilities - Waste and Recycling
Dawson County Waste and Recycling Center
Phone: (706) 344-3645
Utilities - Water/Sewer
Etowah Water & Sewer
Phone: (706) 216-8474
City of Dawsonville
Phone: (706) 265-3256
Voter Registration
Voter Registration is handled by the Dawson County Board of Elections and Registration.
