George Dwelle was a founder of the Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, and he was a trustee of Spelman Seminary in Atlanta.

To set up a successful medical practice to provide care to patients, Dwelle had to prevail over legal barriers and social conventions that assumed that she was less qualified than a white physician.

[5] After passing Georgia State Medical Board Examination, Dwelle practiced in Augusta for two years.

[1][6] To provide hospital care for her patients, Dwelle rented rooms at 14 Boulevard Avenue in northeast Atlanta.

[1] She has been honored for her accomplishments with events including "Dr. Georgia R. Dwelle Appreciation Week" at Spelman College.