Dahlonega and Dawsonville Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Georgia

Dahlonega and Dawsonville Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Georgia

Located about 70 miles northeast of Atlanta in the foothills of the Northeast Georgia Mountains, the city of Dahlonega is nestled in the heart of a gold bearing region. Dahlonega serves as the County Seat of Lumpkin County and is a vibrant city of approximately 4,000, rich in history and community spirit, and surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of beautiful mountains, rivers and valleys. Chattahoochee National Forest offers unparalleled outdoor recreation from hiking the Appalachian Trail to canoeing down a fast-moving river to hiking on trails around scenic waterfalls. Students in grades K-12 are served by the Lumpkin County School System. NASCAR racing heroes, kangaroos and Saks Fifth Avenue share common ground in the small historic enclave of Dawsonville, located in the north Georgia Mountains and a 45-minute drive from Atlanta. Home to approximately 1,000 residents Dawsonville is surrounded by the spectacular beauty of Springer Mountain, the 729-foot Amicalola Falls and lush forests of the Appalachian Trail. The largest kangaroo collection outside of Australia lives at the Kangaroo Conservation Center, an 87-acre wildlife preserve. The North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall has 140 distinct shops. And the Dawsonville Pool Room is a shrine to the NASCAR career of Bill Elliott located in downtown Dawsonville. Dawson County School System represents students in grades K-12. And several colleges and universities are in proximity for those in pursuit of a degree in higher education in the area. Industries that provide employment in the area include retail trade, arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services, manufacturing and educational, health and social services. Real estate options in Dahlonega & Dawsonville consist of single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots.