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Developers once again seek to build on land near Dawson County’s double roundabout, this time for 280 homes
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A developer wants to build 265 homes near the double roundabout at Highway 9 and Dawson Forest Road in southern Dawson County. Locals have previously raised concerns about traffic in the area. - photo by Julia Hansen
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Updated: Nov 4, 2024, 2:02 PM
Published: Oct 31, 2024, 4:46 PM
While the vision has changed for the now-280 homes proposed just south of Dawson County’s double roundabout, locals still share many of the same safety concerns as three years ago.
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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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