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Juno, Georgia
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 Juno, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Juno, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Dawson |
| Elevation | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 332127 |
Juno is a small, quiet community located in Dawson County, Georgia, in the United States. It's what's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official city or town with its own mayor and city council. Instead, it's part of the larger Dawson County, and the county government helps manage things there.
Juno is found along State Route 183. It's northwest of Dawsonville, which is the county seat of Dawson County. A county seat is the main town in a county where the government offices are located. The land where Juno sits is about 1,493 feet (455 meters) above sea level.
History of Juno
How Juno Got Its Name
The community of Juno was named after Juno, a very important goddess in ancient Roman mythology. She was known as the queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage and childbirth. People often named places after figures from mythology or history to give them a special meaning or connection.
The Post Office in Juno
A post office was first opened in Juno way back in 1850. This was a really important place for the community. Before the internet and cell phones, post offices were how people sent letters, received news, and connected with others far away. The Juno post office served the community for many years, finally closing its doors in 1980.
