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How you can take part in the first Dawson County hearing for this 785-home project

A site plan shows 785 homes proposed for the Cresswind at Dawson Springs community, with neighborhood entrances on Highway 53 and Frank Bruce Road Graphic courtesy of Kolter Homes.

Planning commission preview 03062025 — A site plan shows 785 homes proposed for the Cresswind at Dawson Springs community, with neighborhood entrances on Highway 53 and Frank Bruce Road Graphic courtesy of Kolter Homes.

DCN Staff

Published: Mar 6, 2025, 7:56 PM

The first public hearing will soon be held for 785 homes proposed in central Dawson County, just outside of Dawsonville city limits.

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Dawsonville’s city council approves development pause. What to expect next

Projects already underway in city limits, like the Silver Leaf housing development, would not be impacted by Dawsonville’s moratorium. - photo by Julia Hansen

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

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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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