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Here are some interesting facts about Dawsonville, Georgia:
1. Dawsonville is the birthplace of NASCAR racing legend, Bill Elliott.
2. The city is home to the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, which features exhibits and memorabilia celebrating the history of racing in Georgia.
3. The city was the site of the last hanging in Georgia in 1925. The convicted criminal was hanged in the old Dawson County Jail, which is now a museum.
4. Dawsonville is home to a moonshine distillery, which produces legal moonshine using authentic techniques passed down from moonshining families in the area.
5. The Dawsonville Pool Room is a popular local landmark that has been serving up delicious burgers since 1892.
6. The city experienced a gold rush in the 1800s, which led to its nickname, the "Gateway to the Goldfields."
7. Dawsonville was used as a filming location for the movie "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire."
8. The city hosts a popular annual event called the Mountain Moonshine Festival, which celebrates the area's moonshining heritage and features live music, car shows, and more.
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