Dawson County New Resident Guide
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To receive a complimentary new resident information package, please call the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 265-6278.
Local Governments
City of Dawsonville
415 Highway 53 East
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 265-3256
Website: www.dawsonville-ga.gov
Dawson County Government
Website: Dawson County Contact Directory
Utilities - Electricity
Georgia Power Company
Georgia Power Company serves most of the City of Dawsonville.
Phone: (706) 864-3614
Website: www.georgiapower.com
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
Website: www.sawnee.com
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
Website: www.amicalolaemc.com
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.
Utilities - Cable TV
Windstream
Phone: (866) 961-WIND
Website: www.windstream.com
Utilities - Water/Sewer
Etowah Water & Sewer
Phone: (706) 216-8474
Website: www.etowahwater.org
City of Dawsonville
Phone: (706) 265-3256
Website: www.dawsonville-ga.gov
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
Nelson-Ball Ground Telephone Company
Nelson-Ball Ground Telephone Company services the area west of the Amicalola River.
Phone: (770) 735-2000
Windstream
Phone: (866) 961-WIND
Website: www.windstream.com
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).
Georgia State Patrol - Post 37 License Bureau
400 Aquatic Circle
Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: (678) 413-8400
Voter Registration
Voter Registration is handled by the Dawson County Board of Elections and Registration.
Hospitals & Emergency Care
Chestatee Regional Hospital
27 Mountain Drive
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Phone: (706) 864-6136
Website: www.chestateeregionalhospital.com
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
743 Spring Street
Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: (770) 535-3553
Website: www.nghs.com
Northside Hospital Forsyth
1200 Northside Forsyth Drive
Cumming Ga 30041
Phone: (770) 667-4234
Website: www.northside.com
A list of local healthcare providers can be found on the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce site.
Libraries
Dawson County Library
342 Allen Street
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 344-3690
Website: www.chestateelibrary.org
Newspapers
Dawson Community News (Legal Organ)
P.O. Box 1600
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 265-3384
Fax: (706) 265-3276
Website: www.dawsonnews.com
Dawson News & Advertiser
P.O. Box 225
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 265-2345
Fax: (706) 265-7842
Website: www.dawsonadvertiser.com
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
517 Allen Street
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 265-3246
Fax: (706) 265-1226
Website: www.dawsoncountyschools.org
Dawson Learning Center
Phone: (706) 216-2033
Dawson Head Start
Phone: (706) 265-2980
Dawson Adult Literacy Center
Phone: (706) 265-1690
Colleges & Technical Schools
Brenau University
Website: www.brenau.edu
Gainesville College Evening Program
Website: www.gc.peachnet.edu
Georgia State University
Website: www.gsu.edu
Lanier Technical College
Website: www.laniertech.edu
North Georgia College & State University
Website: www.northgeoriga.edu
Piedmont College
Website: www.piedmont.edu
JER Group, Inc. (online courses)
Website: www.jergroup.com