Terrell County, County administration seat in Dawson, Georgia.
Terrell County is an administrative division in southwestern Georgia with Dawson as its county seat. The region combines farmland and residential communities near the Albany metropolitan area.
The Georgia General Assembly established Terrell County in 1856 from portions of Randolph and Lee Counties. It was named after Dr. William Terrell, a member of the U.S. Congress.
The county's demographics reflect a mix of communities, with African Americans representing 60 percent and White residents 35 percent of the total population.
Visitors can access administrative services in Dawson, including vehicle registration offices and emergency services. The offices also provide public health resources and general administrative support for residents and commuters.
The western areas belong to the Ichawaynochaway Creek watershed, a natural water system. This network of waterways supports local farming and shapes the regional landscape.
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