The Brief
- Dawson County is the fastest-growing county in Georgia and one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, seeing 36% growth over the last six years.
- Lumpkin County, north Georgia mountain country, experienced a near 9% population increase between 2020-2026.
- The tech boom in Alpharetta is fueling the expansion as the city becomes a major regional job center.
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – Metro Atlanta is spreading further north as Dawson County becomes one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation, driven by a booming tech corridor and a search for affordable housing.
What we know:
The rhythm of construction and the hum of Georgia 400 traffic have become the new normal in Dawson County and points north. …