Gatekeeper Disk Write Workaround?

I am developing a Python software and I'd like to generate a logs folder where .log files can populate for user-debug. When I run the file through the main init. and the .app created by PyInstaller, the logs folder generates just fine. But when I test the app distribution (creating a .dmg), the .app gets flagged by Gatekeeper. I can open it through Settings>Privacy & Security, but my logs file won't generate (due to com.apple.quarantine attribute). Anyone have a recommended workaround to give my software writing ability? I'd prefer not to pay the developer subscription...Thanks!