The Dawsonville City Council voted July 21 to approve a road closure and waive fees for Dawson County Family Connection’s Fourth Annual Family Fair on Aug. 8, allowing setup and an evening movie at Main Street Park.

City Manager Jacob Evans told the council staff recommended closing Main Street Park from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. for the event and waiving the $50 permit fee plus pavilion rental fees, totaling $275. Layla McBrayer, representing Dawson County Family Connection, described the event as free to the public with 39 vendors registered (registration closes July 31), children’s activities including a bounce house and “build‑a‑bear” station, free food while supplies last provided by Cornerstone Christian Church, and King of Pops offering popsicles at no charge.

McBrayer said last year’s event drew about 500 people and that a thunderstorm forced an early evacuation; she told council the road closure helped with safe evacuation. The organizers plan a free movie at dusk; McBrayer asked the city to turn off park lights so the screen will be visible.

Council member Sandy Sawyer moved to approve; Council member Mark French seconded. Council members voted to approve the road closure and fee waiver. Mayor John Walden thanked Family Connection for its community outreach and encouraged attendance.