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Dawsonville council bans hunting on city property for the season, agrees to post signs and hold roundtable
Summary
The council voted to prohibit hunting on city‑owned property for the current season, direct staff to post ‘No Hunting’ signs, and create a roundtable with city employees and stakeholders to consider future seasons.
The Dawsonville City Council voted to prohibit hunting on city‑owned property for the current season, to post “No Hunting” signage on affected parcels, and to convene a roundtable next year that would include city employees who have traditionally used the property.
Council member Will Eells made the initial motion to deny hunting on city property for the season; Council member Mark French offered that the city should convene a roundtable with employees and others next year to explore options and safety rules. A subsequent amendment to add posting of the property with no‑hunting signs was adopted. Council members discussed balancing employee traditions with safety and municipal liability.
Why it matters: The decision applies city‑wide to all properties the city owns and changes access for users who previously hunted on those parcels. Council members said the temporary ban is for the current season only and that a structured conversation could take place in advance of next hunting season.
The council did not adopt a long‑term ordinance change; it established a one‑season prohibition, directed staff to post signage, and asked staff to organize a roundtable for input before future decisions.
