At a Jan. 5 Dawsonville City Council meeting, developers sought rezoning (ZAC2600057) of a 35.31-acre annexed parcel to R‑3 for up to 91 single‑family homes. Residents from Thunder Ridge and nearby neighborhoods opposed connections that could increase traffic on State Route 9 and raised child‑safety concerns; staff recommended stipulations and a broader traffic study.

The Dawsonville City Council approved rezoning of a 34.71‑acre parcel to a residential planned community for 120 single‑family/semi‑detached homes, requiring the developer to build a Maple Street extension, provide traffic improvements and pay $2,400 per lot toward road infrastructure and sidewalks.