The Dawsonville City Council on Nov. 17 approved several agenda items, including a rezoning request to allow 12 townhomes, adoption of the city’s updated downtown strategic plan and a housekeeping budget amendment.

The council approved a petition by Davis Engineering to rezone parcels D0217, D0218, D0219 and D019001 from R-2 to R-6 to accommodate the construction of 12 townhomes. A motion to approve the rezoning was adopted by a recorded voice tally shown in the minutes as 3–1. During discussion, one council member said the project could revitalize the area and improve connectivity but noted that staff had advised the requested density does not align with the residential character area under Dawsonville’s comprehensive plan.

Council also adopted Resolution R2025-08 to formally adopt the downtown comprehensive strategic plan after staff presented minor revisions and a report of recent accomplishments. Downtown Development Director Amanda Emmerson summarized the updates and accomplishments included in the final plan.

An updated animal-control enforcement agreement was approved; the new arrangement shifts responsibility so the city will transport animals to the humane society rather than the county making pickups, replacing the prior agreement that ran through the end of 2025.

Finance Director Robin Gazzaway presented a FY2024–25 budget amendment described as a housekeeping consolidation of several adjustments, including one account she said had been added to council members’ packets and chairs. Council approved the federal amendments as presented.

Other routine matters approved as part of the meeting included the consent agenda (minutes and Historic Preservation Commission reappointments) and staff recognitions. The council adjourned into executive session to discuss potential litigation, real estate acquisition and personnel; no reportable action was announced in the public record at the time the session began.

Votes at a glance
- ZAC260056 (rezoning for 12 townhomes): Approved, vote recorded as 3–1.
- R2025-08 (downtown comprehensive strategic plan): Adopted (motion/second recorded; roll-call tally not specified in transcript).
- Animal-control enforcement agreement: Approved (motion/second recorded; roll-call tally not specified in transcript).
- FY2024–25 budget amendment: Approved (motion/second recorded; roll-call tally not specified in transcript).
- Consent agenda (minutes and Historic Preservation Commission reappointments): Approved (voice vote recorded).

The council’s approved actions will be reflected in the official meeting minutes and staff follow-up as appropriate.