City Projects and Information

A message from your City Manager .…

Your new and expanded skate park is receiving tremendous use, as are your new basketball court and four pickleball courts. We have an executed IGA with Dawson County Schools for use of a portion of their property that adjoins Main Street Park for expansion of our very popular disc golf. We will begin laying out the course in the next several weeks. We are excited about these new recreation opportunities.

Work is underway preparing for a new distillery and brewery in the City Hall complex as the buildout is nearing completion. Grandaddy Mimms from Blairsville will be the vendor and they hope to be open in May. Work is also underway on renovation of space in the same complex that will be the home of a new restaurant. The restaurant will be managed by Marla and Donnie Nix who own and operate the Station House in Cumming. Additionally, the patio area on the Food Lion side of the complex will be renovated and upgraded. The Dawsonville History Museum/GA Racing Hall of Fame has been notified of an award of a $500,000.00 grant that will be used for a new exhibit, upgraded audio-visual improvements, and racing simulators. Keep an eye out for more information.

Spring starts our new season of special events with our first Food Truck Friday of the year on May 3rd, followed by June 7th, July 12th, August 2nd, September 6th, October 4h, and November 23rd, which will also be our tree lighting event. Mark your calendars for the May 11, 2024- Gospel in the Park, a gospel music festival in Main Street Park. Acts already confirmed for the event, include Randy & Mary Perry (Randy of the original The Perrys), Raven Harris (possibly the entire Raven Welch Band), in the works Jaden's Call, Karen Peck and New River with Josh Sims of Premier Rendition providing technical assistance with audio and lights. The contract is in place with the DDA for the acts they are paying for. There will be food trucks and vendors selling gifts for Mom, since the event will be held on Mother's Day weekend.

I shared information about the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities last month and their efforts to roll out their 988 system. 988 is emerging as the 911 of behavioral health. 988 was established for Georgians for suicide prevention and behavioral health crises. Callers are connected to a trained staff member who can help address immediate needs and connect the callers to care resources, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For more information visit 988ga.org.