SMALL BUSINESSES
DAWSON Small Businesses Photos and Story By: Jacob Smith jsmith@dawsonnews.com
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awson County is built around the hardworking people and businesses that call this county home. From gun stores to coffee shops and vintage boutiques, there are countless local businesses that need our support. Here are some of the small businesses that make Dawson County great:
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APPALACHIAN Armory
eith Hudson had always dreamed of owning a gun store. Now, after moving to Dawsonville, he, his wife Lynda and their son Zach all work together at their very own mom-and-pop
shop, Appalachian Armory. Located right off of the historic Dawsonville square, the Hudson’s have operated Appalachian Armory for almost 12 years.
The secret, according to Lynda Hudson said, is making work not feel like work at all. “We love what we do,” Hudson said. “If you don’t like your job, find something that you do like. It consistently reaffirms why we do what we do. To sum up the North Georgia feel, Hudson said they call the store Appalachian Armory because Dawson County is one of the few places that still has a strong Appalachia feel to it. In addition to it’s large selection of rifles and handguns, Appalachian Armory has different gun accessories and knives to purchase as well. Customizing services are also available upon request. The store prides itself on honor, integrity and being very pro second amendment, but also community oriented. A few years ago, they designed an assault rifle for the Dawson County Tigers soccer team to raffle off. After raising $15,000 on the raffle, the store donated every penny to the soccer program. “It’s because we live here and we want to support the community,” Hudson said. “This is Dawsonville to me. This is the hometown atmosphere.”
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