Dawson, Georgia, What Happened To This Place

Dawson, Georgia is looking bad. It is one of the most poverty stricken cities in The United States. Over 43 of the people here are living in poverty. Jobs are very hard to come by, with over 8 unemployment. Amenities are few, and commutes are long. The population as of filming (2023) is sitting around 4, 143 people, which is a slow decline since the 1980 s. Many large beautiful homes are simply decaying away here along with the history behind them, and it s incredible how many. Let s take a drive and check out some of the most impacted area s.