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UPDATE: Rezoning application withdrawn for 265 homes at Dawson County’s double roundabout

211 homes proposed nearby at the same intersection

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

Rezoning 1 10312024 — 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

DCN Staff

Updated: Feb 8, 2025, 2:11 AM

Published: Feb 6, 2025, 3:09 PM

A developer has now withdrawn a request to place 265 homes near Dawson County’s double roundabout intersection, according to local development consultant Jim King.

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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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