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Millage rate increase under consideration
The Dunwoody City Council is considering an increase to the city’s General Fund millage rate, matching the cap instituted by the city’s founders of 3.040 mills. This would result in an increase of $33 to $69 a year for a typical Dunwoody home.
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Three public hearings are scheduled for community input at Dunwoody City Hall, 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.:
- Friday, June 17 at 8 a.m.
- Monday, July 11 at 8 a.m.
- Monday, July 11 at 6 p.m.*
* this public hearing will be followed by a vote by Council
Learn more
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Groovin’ on the Green kicks off TOMORROW!
Grab your leg warmers and meet us at the Brook Run amphitheater for The 80Ators, food trucks, giveaways and tailgate games! Food trucks open at 5:30 p.m., music plays from 6 - 9 .pm. Held on the second Saturday of each month (June – October), Groovin’ on the Green is always family-friendly and free.
See full schedule and more information
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Dunwoody's Perimeter Center: Edge City 2.0 Update Monday night
Dunwoody's Edge City 2.0 study indicates that the two-square mile node around Hammond Drive and Perimeter Center Parkway has the metro area's highest educational attainment, the largest daytime employment, the third-highest average household income, the second-highest median home value, and the second highest per capita consumer spending. More, MARTA accessibility, existing hotel and retail space, and other economic factors point to significant long-term growth potential. The Edge City 2.0 study seeks to find what community members, residents and stakeholders want to see over the next 20 years.
A presentation update of the project is scheduled Monday, June 13 at 5 p.m. at a Special-Called meeting at Dunwoody City Hall.
Read story by The Reporter Newspaper
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Supporting Dunwoody's entrepreneurs
The City of Dunwoody’s Economic Development Department is strengthening its long-standing partnership with Dunwoody-based TiE Atlanta by supporting programs and networking opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
“TiE Atlanta’s expertise and connections will help us build a thriving environment for entrepreneurship and innovation in Dunwoody,” said Dunwoody Economic Development Director Michael Starling. “The City of Dunwoody recently completed an entrepreneurship strategy, and this is an important first step to implement it.” Read more
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Dunwoody's Fourth of July Parade is set for Monday, July 4. The parade steps off at 9 a.m. from Mt. Vernon Road at Jett Ferry Road and travels west to and along Dunwoody Village Parkway. The Dunwoody Homeowners Association website has lots of details, as well as registration for joining the parade, volunteer needs, sponsorship opportunities and more. | |
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Storefront Art Exhibit at Dunwoody Village
Check out the artwork of ten Dunwoody High School students and the DHS National Art Honor Society in the windows of restaurants and shops throughout Dunwoody Village.
Thirty students from Dunwoody High School submitted creative and competitive designs. Business owners and managers then ranked their preferred artwork, and the ten pieces with the highest points were chosen for this inaugural display. Those ten pieces were also approved by the Dunwoody Art Commission.
Click for an interactive map of Dunwoody's Storefront Art
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A new look for Dunwoody's Veterans Memorial | |
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Dunwoody's Parks and Recreation introduced a concept for the revitalization of the Dunwoody Veterans Memorial at Brook Run Park. Included in the rendering is the removal of the roof and glass to create a more engaging and approachable memorial. The existing brick columns will be clad in granite. Overhead, a steel ring encircles the columns with extended arms representing a salute. The monuments representing the six branches of the U.S. Military will remain and the engraved ceremonial bricks will be relocated to the walkway approaching the memorial. Spotlights will illuminate the memorial at night to enhance its sense of place and importance. Learn more
What do you think of the ideas? We are seeking opinions of the plans. Please email parks@dunwoodyga.gov with your thoughts.
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Public Works project updates | |
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Currently in the utility relocation phase, intersection improvements at Chamblee Dunwoody Road at Womack Road include adding a left-turn lane on Womack Road and removing the no-right-turn restriction by improving sight distance on Chamblee Dunwoody. Pedestrian improvements and road drainage improvements are also included. As part of Dunwoody's no-net-loss of trees policy, any trees removed as part of this or any other city project will be replaced with the same number of native trees on city property.
Learn more here
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Utility relocation has been underway for almost one year for the Chamblee Dunwoody Georgetown Gateway project. Often the most difficult and time-consuming phase, new water and gas mains have been replaced throughout the corridor, and most of the overhead utilities north of Old Spring House Lane have been moved to new poles. The remaining utility work includes Georgia Power and Comcast relocation of overhead lines south of Old Spring House Lane. AT&T must also relocate overhead and underground lines throughout the construction zone. Learn more about the work underway now.
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The June issue of Inside Dunwoody focuses on recent town halls on capital investments and funding options. Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton also details recent American Rescue Plan funding allocations, including $3 million for the development of a new park in Perimeter Center.
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Tickets are on sale for Bisnow ATL's Central Perimeter event on June 16.
Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch will be part of a Mayoral Roundtable to start the morning. Another panel will examine ownership and development in North Perimeter.
Click here to learn more and register
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Summer is here:
Dunwoody's Sustainability Committee offers environmentally- friendly ideas for controlling mosquitos around your home
Join the Mosquito Control Force!
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Mosquitoes are pesky bloodsuckers, but we can safely take control and enjoy our summer with a 7-step defense:
1. Clear breeding zones (gutters, cans) and English ivy
2. Kill larvae by dumping standing water
3. Reduce pond algae (mosquito food) with water plants
4. Apply mosquito repellent and citronella yard incense sticks. Strong fans, preferably oscillating, can also help
5. Maintain your window and door screen defenses
6. Host a predator in a swallow/bat house
7. Enlist your neighbors in this fight
Helpful explanations and more ideas
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The Atlanta Hustle is excited to offer an introductory Ultimate Frisbee Camp experience for kids ages 10 - 14 at Brook Run Park. Participants will learn the fundamental tenets of catching and throwing a disc, while also being taught the basic rules of the sport of ultimate. All participants will receive two tickets to an Atlanta Hustle home game, played locally at Silverbacks Park between June and August, as well as a free disc! Camp runs June 27 – July 1 from 9 a.m. - noon. $150. Register via the camps tab
Sit, stay, smile! Learn how to photograph your dog in this NEW class by Theresa Van Staden with Jelly Beans Photography. This class will teach you how to photograph your own dog using either a digital single-lens reflex camera or smart phone device. Two-hour class is $50 and suitable for ages 12+. Session is held in the large field behind the Great Lawn Pavilion at Brook Run Park. Next class is Saturday, June 11. Register here via Barks & Rec tab
STEM Unite Summer Camp closes soon! STEM Unite is a hands-on science and STEM outdoor summer camp. Activities include science, technology, engineering, math, astronomy, nature and biodiversity, and much more! Camp is $200 and runs June 13-17 and June 20-24 for grades 1st - 6th. Held at Windwood Hollow Park. Register via camps tab
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A Dose of Comedy: Get yours here
Stage Door Theatre is hosting a one-day-only special event with Dad's Garage and The Urban Clinic. Professional improvisers are performing two FREE comedy shows: A Dose of Comedy on Saturday, June 18, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. All shows will also have games, prizes, and more. Learn more
Note: Stage Door is dropping its vaccine requirement for this show, so masks will be required. No sign-ups are necessary for tickets; seating is general admission.
The clinic will be providing free vaccinations, information about vaccines and $50 gift cards for every dose taken. urbanclinic.org
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Traffic Alert:
A small portion of Spender Trace will be closed to thru traffic Friday, June 10 and will reopen the week of June 13. Residents should access via Auden Trail and Van Eyck Way.
The closure is necessary for preparation for full-scale paving operations at the Chamblee Dunwoody/Spalding intersection which begins the week of June 13. Paving crews will be milling, patching and paving the work zone and there will be a lot of construction activity with lane closures and extended work hours (8 a.m. - 6 p.m).
Traffic will be maintained through the work zones, but motorists are encouraged to avoid delays by using alternate routes. Weather permitting, crews should complete paving and temporary striping by June 17.
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The DeKalb Elections Board is looking for poll workers to work in Dunwoody area precincts on Tuesday, June 21 for the Primary Runoff as well as the November general election.
It is a very long day but rewarding work. Residents over the age of 16 may apply. For the upcoming election in June they particularly need Monitor Clerks, who stand by the scanner and help voters cast their ballots and Administrative Clerks, who greet voters and help direct them through the process.
If you are interested, please contact Robert Wittenstein at robert.wittenstein@gmail.com for more information.
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Food Drive for CAC at Food Truck Thursday through June
Enjoy a night out with the family at Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays in June AND help your neighbors!
Discover Dunwoody and the Community Assistance Center are partnering to help our neighbors with a community food drive. Donate one piece of shelf-stable food, and you're entered to win prizes, with a grand prize of 200,000 IHG loyalty points. Bring an item from the urgent food pantry needs list and receive an extra entry per item to win!
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Perimeter Adult Learning Services (PALS) announces its Summer 2022 session running for six weeks on Mondays beginning June 20 (no class July 4). The classes will be in person at the Dunwoody Baptist Church.
The cost is $55 for all classes for the six weeks. Registration and payment must be made on the PALS web page. For questions, contact Iris Katz, at 770-698-0801 or dunwoodypals@gmail.com
The season's lineup:
Author Talks; Financial and Estate Planning for Seniors; Mah Jongg; Open Bridge for Experienced Players; Art History (The Italian Renaissance); Gamechangers
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