Planning Commission
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Through the Planning Commission a comprehensive and continuous planning program was undertaken for the County. The Dawson County Planning Commission was established to assist in guiding and accomplishing a coordinated and harmonious development for the County which will, in accordance with existing and future need, best promote public health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development. The Planning Commission reviews, investigates and render decisions concerning Variances to the Land Use Regulations of Dawson County and other ordinances. The Commission is also called upon to recommend action to the Board of Commissioners regarding requests for Rezoning of real property. Further the Planning Commission proposes amendments to the ordinances and conducts public hearings. Membership is appointed to the Commission by each District Commissioner and the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Members
Appointed by Commissioner of District 1
Jason Hamby (Vice Chairman)
1362 Bailey Waters Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-1382
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Term ends December 31, 2014
Gaye Cantrell, Alternate
563 Cowart Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(770) 893-2051
Term ends December 31, 2014
Appointed by Commissioner of District 2
Jeff Looper
3679 Hwy 53E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706)265-2871
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Term ends December 31, 2012
Peter Hill, Alternate
45 Heath Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 531-9998
Term ends December 31, 2012
Appointed by Commissioner of District 3
Vernon Smith
182 Eastview Drive
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-5297
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Term ends December 31, 2014
Jim King, Alternate
131 Prominence Court, Ste. 230
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-2602
Term ends December 31, 2014
Appointed by Commissioner of District 4
Russell Burchard
51 Mayapple Glen
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-5598
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Term ends December 31, 2012
Neil Hornsey, Alternate
P.O. Box 1776
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6415
Term ends December 31, 2012
Appointed by the Chairman of the Board
Dick Bergen (Chairman)
158 River Overlook Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-7005
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Term ends December 31, 2012
Mike Wenson, Alternate
64 Taylor Court
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-1511
Term ends December 31, 2012
The Planning Commission districts are the same as the Board of Commissioners. View the district map: District Map
The Planning Commission Board meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Dawson County Government Center, Assembly Room 2303, 25 Justice Way, Dawsonville, Georgia.