Former Dawsonville City Councilman Chris Gaines announced last week that he plans to seek Dawson County's District 2 commission seat. "My desire to continue to serve my community and others during the next four years is driven by the fact that Dawson County is in a critical stage as we continue to experience tremendous growth and new challenges that come with that growth," he said. Gaines, 38, served on the city council for three years, resigning on November 2014 when he moved outside the city limits.