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About Dawson
City in the United StatesDawson is a city in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States. Its population was 4,414 at the 2020 census. Incorporated on December 22, 1857, the city is named for Senator William Crosby Dawson. Dawson is part of the Albany, Georgia metropolitan area.
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Housing in Dawson
The typical Dawson home is worth about $85,000, up 2.2% in a year, 74% below the Georgia typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Dawson
Safety Grade C+
Dawson reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 61% report less.
Schools in Dawson
All Dawson schools →School Grade D
The public schools Dawson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 88% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within GA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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