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Answering your questions about the proposed 785-home Cresswind at Dawson Springs project
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A 785-home community dubbed Cresswind at Dawson Springs has been proposed in Dawson County, near Dawsonville city limits. Graphic courtesy of Kolter Homes.
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Updated: Feb 20, 2025, 10:52 PM
Published: Feb 7, 2025, 7:02 PM
Many Dawson County residents have shared a range of growth-related concerns since a developer announced plans for a 785-home community near Dawsonville.
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Dawsonville’s city council approves development pause. What to expect next
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Projects already underway in city limits, like the Silver Leaf housing development, would not be impacted by Dawsonville’s moratorium. - photo by Julia Hansen
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Published: Nov 5, 2025, 7:46 PM
The pause will give city leaders time to look at possible changes to zoning and land use-related rules.
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