Many empty buildings in downtown Dawson are being slowly renovated. There has been a serious effort by the Downtown Development Authority to bring the area back to life. Commercial blocks typical of the early 20th century make up the core of Dawson. It’s always a challenge to attract people to small towns, and an even bigger challenge to attract businesses, but Dawson is off to a good start.
Dawson Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
I’m not sure if I’ve ever been to Dawson Georgia, but I would like to visit. I’m so impressed with the extant historic commercial buildings! The ones shown look occupied and in great condition. I wish I could say the same about my little Georgia hometown. I lived in a small town in NC that actually fought to keep out big-box stores like Wal-Mart and Lowe’s on the highway by-pass. They wanted a vibrant downtown. It can be done if the citizens stand together.
Exactly! One wonders how small businesses on small town main streets make it at all in this world of big box stores and Amazon.