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Director Amanda Edmonson told board members the grant application was due the following day and that the DDA’s endorsement is intended to strengthen the request. “We have a feasibility study underway now,” Edmonson said, summarizing the project as an initiative to support farmers, food entrepreneurs and community resilience through shared commercial kitchen space, household canning services and possible rental frozen storage.

Tasha Howell moved to approve the DDA letter of support and Jonathan Campbell seconded; the motion passed unanimously. Board members and staff stressed the proposal is at an early stage: the feasibility study will examine possible locations, governance and business models, potential partners (for example, extension services and the Georgia Grown program were discussed as potential collaborators), and whether the city or another entity would oversee the facility. No site, total cost, operating model or implementation timeline was decided at the meeting.

Staff framed the cannery as a multi‑purpose facility that could include commercial licensing support for small food businesses, training and a warming center with generator backup. The DDA instructed staff to provide any requested documentation for the grant and to keep the board apprised of feasibility‑study findings and next steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Downtown Development Authority Meeting Monday, March 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to approve a letter of support for a grant application to study and advance a new cannery/commercial kitchen. The board emphasized that location, costs, and management remain to be determined; a feasibility study is underway.","taxTitle","Dawsonville, Dawson County, Georgia","taxId",56678,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6099440,"Dawsonville DDA discusses multiple mural projects; seeks quotes and fundraising plan",195,3437000,3632000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2817540-b045c72d11c2cffd3dad8546c14df7fc&start=3437&end=3632","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2817540-b045c72d11c2cffd3dad8546c14df7fc/thumbnail_3437000.jpg","/articles/6099440/Dawsonville/Dawson-County/Georgia/Dawsonville-DDA-discusses-multiple-mural-projects-seeks-quotes-and-fundraising-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099440-cff54b7032daf83f1306ff1cb63f6598/orig.mp4?Expires=1776413008&Signature=jn5-zpmfzNB7beJkKTyDqcmb-jCqyj8iU1MDmD8rMDwWiF-hpD0eC1pABQRbGzB1l70aN5~P-2vgWBsjILYfQ9ZAQIi-F~JDIkykObQwNDQGVljCqVopXp-pFZsij44EqlKXd~scDsl9Dff2mCrWkqk7og5fehXMiP227Q0B4FC2uALKKwco1W~isPVgDFx4DXt24YtboMTlcytRPO3Cf6MUykwq2ZOdjzi2W6EJx3uxhVTV~xLtt7mv7IGbcH-5svbCLkf6k0ub39vSOsxdKQDR5MFlBcOG69j2W6SbYG3yU20Vyqrjr2fI3WbTC51n-bKzP5jcSfHvdQ7gKqyPRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Downtown Development Authority discussed a series of proposed public‑art projects aimed at linking historic preservation and downtown placemaking and asked staff to obtain cost estimates, confirm property owner permissions and explore fundraising or grant matches.

DDA members reviewed three ideas: repairing/touching up an older mural behind the Circle K on property owned by a local businessowner; potential enhancement of adjacent wall space (owned by Appalachian Armory) with owner permission; and a larger “Stories of Dawsonville” timeline mural on the wall left of the Food Lion patio area intended to tie history, oral histories and the Main Street Park experience.

Amanda Edmonson said the artist who originally painted the well‑known mural, Audie Murrell, will provide a quote; Murrell gave a rough ballpark of about $6,000 for a repaint, though no firm estimate was yet available. “He threw out there roughly ballpark, you know, something around $6,000,” Edmonson said. Board members discussed starting fundraising locally and contributing a seed amount from DDA funds, with the expectation that community donors, property owners and potential grant matches could cover remaining costs.

Board members flagged two issues staff should resolve before spending DDA funds: confirm written permission from all affected property owners (the DDA had spoken with Mr. Bailey, who said he would be willing to allow work on his building), and an agreement on ongoing maintenance so that any DDA contribution does not subsidize a private owner’s neglect. Members discussed modest initial DDA contributions (examples discussed included $500–$1,000 as seed money) and the idea of donor recognition incorporated into the mural design. A specific funding request or grant award was not before the board; members asked staff to return with formal quotes, property agreements and a proposed fundraising plan at the next meeting.","Board reviewed three mural opportunities — touch‑up for an existing mural behind Circle K, an Appalachian Armory wall, and a larger ‘Stories of Dawsonville’ historic mural near Food Lion — and asked staff to collect cost estimates and confirm property permissions and maintenance plans.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6099445,"Dawsonville DDA adopts regional marketing plan, excludes Discover North Georgia to preserve budget",1054,2260000,3314000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2817540-b045c72d11c2cffd3dad8546c14df7fc&start=2260&end=3314","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2817540-b045c72d11c2cffd3dad8546c14df7fc/thumbnail_2260000.jpg","/articles/6099445/Dawsonville/Dawson-County/Georgia/Dawsonville-DDA-adopts-regional-marketing-plan-excludes-Discover-North-Georgia-to-preserve-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099445-032ff1d2206579f7e3713119681a98d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1776413008&Signature=nmUf6~InRYIi~xhwOC4Zx8W5akqhvOdPHE89Lp~SQuZbpCOI2Z6azh3n~Sm5NzKbjuuoV2WHnRMCXKIyxVyQuAHcAR8jTKbPolHwYF37asSOyBSw4KWxto5ivYTXPSk8DFaa-zFcJc7~0hxUIbgtv1HxtNSw49LCdLCACZuN5vEO~XMwOvOmBoiO58x3kS1eHdI0kH-vqd8FIBgDgjen-aDAtbZqA2OfkjuiOtcNJEveVA0CbSM-XK-Bm6wIgiSFCXmIhc2oqimqSJcfgu5o4KGfdd96apUdyKqG4UGtzruhJXO8vLuW3ijiSs4nYodtQ-F~i7H20dyxQSriTYGc8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Downtown Development Authority voted to adopt a regional marketing plan that includes a mix of print placements and reserves money for social media and event‑specific advertising. The DDA approved the plan that omits the Discover North Georgia insert, producing a plan total of $3,552.

DDA Director Amanda Edmonson told the board the DDA initially budgeted $10,000 for marketing and that the proposal excluding Discover North Georgia would leave roughly $6,500 for other opportunities such as billboards, boosted social posts, or event‑specific placements. “If we take the Discover North Georgia out, then it's 3,500. So that means we got, what, like, 6,500 left over,” Edmonson said in discussion of the proposed allocations.

Board members debated print reach versus social‑media targeting. Several members argued that a publisher's claimed Facebook following would not automatically translate to earned social impressions for the DDA and suggested the DDA keep funds available to pay for targeted social advertising when specific events—such as upcoming concerts—require paid boosts. Jacob Evans, the city's assistant city manager, was asked to look into restoring the downtown Instagram/Facebook presence; staff noted the DDA currently maintains Instagram but not Facebook because of an account authentication issue.

Mary Wright moved to approve the second plan (excluding Discover North Georgia) at the $3,552 total; Chris Sheets seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The board instructed staff to retain remaining marketing funds for event promotion, potential billboards and targeted social advertising, and to report back on placement logistics and any additional distribution options (for example, visitor center brochure placements) at a future meeting.","The Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to approve a regional print‑and‑digital marketing plan totaling $3,552, excluding the Discover North Georgia insert to leave funds for other advertising, including social media boosts and event promotion.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6099448,"Dawsonville DDA approves order for larger promotional T-shirt sizes",612,1218000,1830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2817540-b045c72d11c2cffd3dad8546c14df7fc&start=1218&end=1830","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2817540-b045c72d11c2cffd3dad8546c14df7fc/thumbnail_1218000.jpg","/articles/6099448/Dawsonville/Dawson-County/Georgia/Dawsonville-DDA-approves-order-for-larger-promotional-T-shirt-sizes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099448-a3a07abcbdb80415cf9fe565df1a5211/orig.mp4?Expires=1776413008&Signature=JpKgBg0JZhT661CcateY13JAql5p58IvWIZX2XVpkufCN1Nvg-~UMAsvt-CdzA~TftvnUEOplJFCBelzBvhzxhjJcYcjNOYlWJtMjF7a59LUMjAi7BHcSkckfZ1qoxdDGw8laOrUlOxn4ROqcPzEiKT3rZPlt91~mcqeX5~NSbW7lAxI-hIcIhBhaPoIWb3NHWMF1DYz9mrqrnaIrHVKv4wcWtFoMWlFPWOuCL5jDbvkzE4-BTEA0a4UzDoH8oW86fctw8HEKWocH7~EBbVFJOZPIopUFtSqhYtK19EFk~naztRqJp9lDodIh7iANmHeP2eeYJ1NABirRZfYw0ahAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Downtown Development Authority for the City of Dawsonville voted to approve an additional order of promotional T-shirts in larger adult sizes 1X, 2X and 3X to support its brochure “gamification” program.

The board approved the purchase after DDA Director Amanda Edmonson reported that brochure participants and local businesses had helped recoup most printing and T‑shirt costs and that staff deposited the last $80 to bring T‑shirt sales up to date. “As of today, we deposited the last, $80 bringing the, t shirt sales, up to date,” Edmonson said.

Board members discussed demand during a brief sizing review, with members noting adults were the primary purchasers and asking staff to include larger sizes. A motion to authorize staff to place an order for the extra‑large, 2XL and 3XL shirts was made by Jonathan Campbell and seconded by Dwight Gilliland. The motion carried by voice vote with all present voting yes.

The DDA did not specify the vendor, unit price, or total expenditure for the additional order during the meeting; Edmonson said the program had recovered most prior costs through participating business contributions. The board directed staff to carry out the order under the authorization voted tonight.

The board handled the T‑shirt authorization as part of ongoing implementation of the brochure gamification program; no additional funding source or appropriation was specified in the motion.","The Downtown Development Authority approved an additional T-shirt order to add adult 1X–3X sizes to its brochure gamification merchandise. The motion passed unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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