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How you can join efforts to guide growth in Dawson County
03142025 MORATORIUM HEARING
In response to concerns about housing growth, Dawson County leaders will soon consider a pause on acceptance of residential rezoning applications. This pause wouldn’t impact projects already in the planning process pipeline. File photo.
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Published: Jun 2, 2025, 2:55 PM
Locals have another chance to make their voices heard about ongoing growth and development in the Dawson County area.
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Dawsonville’s city council approves development pause. What to expect next
1105 MORATORIUM
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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