For pre-formatted natality & mortality data please see Vital Statistics Reports (VSR).

For other health data resources please see the Health Data & Info section.

Health Care
Dawson County had 0 licensed nursing home beds per 100 persons in 1999, compared with the state average of 5.5 per 100 persons. In 1999, the number of physicians in the county per 10,000 persons was 4.7, compared to the state average of 19.3. For more community indicators, please go to OASIS .

Dawson County was created in 1857 from parts of Lumpkin, Gilmer, and Forsyth counties. Georgia's 118th county and county seat were named for Judge William C. Dawson, a compiler of the laws of Georgia and commander of a brigade in the Creek Indian War of 1836.

The Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area is maintained in Dawson County and provides hunting, hiking, bird watching, camping, and fishing opportunities. Lake Sidney Lanier forms Dawson County's southeastern border, providing recreational and economic opportunities for local residents. The completion of Lake Lanier and the development of Georgia 400 has spurred growth and development in the county during the past 30 years.