The City of Dawson, GA
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The city of Dawson is located in the state of Georgia in Terrell County and has a population of 4,661 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Dawson is Albany, approximately 18 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Dawson, including Subway, Huddle House, Carter's Fried Chicken, Dawson Fish House and Mcdonald's. For a larger selection of Dawson restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Dawson Golf Courses, Museums, Zoos and/or Arenas, including the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, Albany Museum of Art, Flint RiverQuarium, Pines Golf Club The and The Parks at Chehaw (Albany Georgia). For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Dawson please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Dawson:
- Albany Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY)
Dawson, Georgia Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Dawson
In the month of December, Dawson experiences an average high temperature of 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 39 degrees with an average rainfall of 4.8 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Dawson with daytime temperatures averaging 89 degrees in the summer, and 63 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Dawson to receive an average of 4.87 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.5 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 108 degrees in the summer and as low as 0 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Dawson should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 80 degrees, and nighttime lows of 54.
Dawson, Georgia Attractions
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Albany Museum of Art - Albany, The Albany Museum of Art is a museum that is situated in Albany, Georgia, U.S. The museum is a non-profit organization governed by a 28 member elected board of directors.
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Andersonville National Historic Site - Andersonville, The Andersonville prison, officially known as Camp Sumter, served as a Confederate Prisoner-of-war camp during the American Civil War. The site of the prison is now Andersonville National Historic Site in Andersonville, Georgia. Most of the site actually lies in extreme southwestern Macon County, adjacent to the east side of Andersonville, . It includes the site of the Civil War prison, the Andersonville National Cemetery and the National Prisoner of War Museum.
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Flint River Municipal Golf Course - Albany, The Flint River Municipal Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Dougherty County Georgia. Built in 1964, this Albany course is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 912-430-5267. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 200 Mc Adams, Albany, GA 31701
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Flint RiverQuarium - Albany, The Flint RiverQuarium is a 54,000 sq ft aquarium opened in 2004 and that can be found on the banks of the Flint River in Albany, Georgia.
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Gray Civic Center - Albany, The Albany James H. Gray, Sr. Civic Center is an 10,240-seat multi-purpose arena in Albany, Georgia.
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Jimmy Carter National Historic Site - Plains, The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, located in Plains, Georgia, preserves sites associated with James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States. These include his residence, boyhood farm, school, and the town railroad depot, which served as his campaign headquarters during the 1976 election. The building which used to be Plains High School serves as the park’s museum and visitor center.
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Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park - Blakely, The Kolomoki Mounds are Woodland Period mounds built in Early County, Georgia. The mounds were named a National Historic Landmark in 1964.
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Pines Golf Club, The - Edison, The Pines Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Georgia. Built in 1998, this Edison course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 60 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 912-835-2964. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: County Road 10, Edison, GA 31746
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The Parks at Chehaw (Albany, Georgia) - Albany, The Parks at Chehaw is a park and zoo that is situated in Albany, Georgia. The parks were originally opened as Chehaw State Park in 1937, and currently covers 800 acres. The Wild Animal Park was designed by naturalist Jim Fowler of TV's Wild Kingdom. It was opened in 1997, and features boardwalks in the cypress swamps that take visitors through natural habitat exhibits.
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Dawson, Georgia Hotels
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Dawson, Georgia Restaurants
This is a list of Dawson Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out, Sandwich Shops, American Restaurants and Pizza Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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