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Got a teen driver?
The Dunwoody Police department will host a free Teen Driving Class on Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 6 - 8 p.m. for ages 15 - 21. The class will cover basic rules of the road, laws applying to restricted driver's licenses, DUIs, and traffic stops. This is not a state-certified class and can not be used to obtain a driver's license or reduce insurance costs.
The class will be held at the North Shallowford Annex, located at 4470 N. Shallowford Road.
To register, email Community Outreach Officer Hernandez .
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In this month's Inside Dunwoody, Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton reports on the recent Outstanding Chief of the Year Award presented to Dunwoody Police Chief Billy Grogan, plus an impressive pay raise for members of the force, ongoing police programs and more.
Read the August issue of Inside Dunwoody here and sign up for future issues.
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The Dunwoody Police Department's Neighborhood Watch newsletter covers police happenings, neighborhood news and safety tips. Sign up today. | |
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Dunwoody's Sustainability Committee invites residents to participate in The Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a citizen science project created by the University of Georgia and designed for everyone to make a difference toward pollinator conservation!
Census Dates: August 18 - 19
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Residents of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, families, school groups, gardeners, and more are invited to be a part of the project.
To participate, you just need to be able to identify the following:
- Bumble bees
- Carpenter bees
- Honey bees
- Small bees
- Wasps
- Flies
- Butterflies & Moths
- Other Insects
Learn more
Watch video showing count basics
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR ANNUAL MEETING
TiE Atlanta presents Commerce Connect 2023
Sept. 14 at the Georgia Aquarium
Entrepreneurs: Make note of TiE Atlanta's annual meeting; the premier conference exploring the latest innovations in Fin-Tech & Payments, Supply Chain & Logistics, Artificial Intelligence, and Multi-channel commerce on Thursday, Sept. 14.
Join industry leaders, experts, and visionaries to gain valuable insights, network with professionals, and discover cutting-edge solutions driving business growth.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of commerce.
The City of Dunwoody is a sponsor of this exciting event. Use code Dunwoody2023 for $100 off registration!
Register here
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Updates: Public Works Projects | |
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Chamblee Dunwoody Road at Womack Road Intersection Improvement Project
Thank you for your patience with final paving for the Womack/Chamblee Dunwoody Road intersection improvement project. It was important to complete paving before traffic picks up next week with the start of the new school year. The goal is to have the intersection fully operational before Monday.
Please note that we still have important steps left to complete the project, and some steps will impact traffic flow. They include the following: completing a few sections of sidewalk, lane striping, and landscaping.
Based on citizen input, this project was added to the City’s Transportation Plan in 2018. Improvements to make the intersection more efficient and improve safety include the following: a new left turn lane and removal of the right turn restriction on Womack Road, extension of the left turn lane from Chamblee Dunwoody Road to Perimeter Center Parkway, and sidewalk work to meet current ADA standards.
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Dunwoody High School Path Project
The northern section of the new Dunwoody High School Path is almost complete. The new wider path stretches from the DHS driveway to Vanderlyn Drive and will accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists traveling in both directions. Crews continue working to lay sod and build the retaining wall.
This project supports students walking and biking to and from DHS and Vanderlyn and was prioritized due to ADA compliance issues with the old sidewalk. Trees will be planted during cooler months, and lighting will be added at the end of the project. To minimize the impact on school operations, the project was split into two phases. The next phase is scheduled for next summer. The project is being funded by SPLOST.
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Free Movie Tonight
Aug. 4 at Pernoshal Park
The final Pics in the Park summer movie is tonight at Pernoshal Park. Enjoy the free showing of Ready Player One (PG-13), free popcorn and candy, and giveaways under the stars. Top Job Beverages will also be on-site with additional concessions. The popcorn cart is open from 8:30 - 10:30 p.m; the movie begins around 8:35 p.m.
Sponsored in part by Top Job Beverage & Events
We are watching Friday’s forecast closely and will announce any event changes by 4:30 p.m. via social media and dunwoodyga.gov.
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Join us Saturdy, Aug.12 for the Groovin’ on the Green Back to School Bash, featuring Deep Velvet.
Enjoy the free concert, giveaways, and balloon artists at the Brook Run Park amphitheater from 6 - 9 p.m. Guests are encouraged to walk or ride bikes to the concerts. Bring your own picnics or pick up dinner from a featured food truck. Dogs (on a leash!) are also welcome.
Food Truck Lineup: Gumbeaux Girlz, Chew on Chuan, Eat Dis BBQ, South of Philly, King of Pops, Moondog Growlers, and Top Job Beverages.
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NEW Program Alert: Basketball
Registration is now open for the Metro Atlanta Youth (ages 5-19) Basketball Leagues. Leagues begin Nov. 6 in partnership with Dunwoody Baptist Church. $195 registration fee includes player jersey.
Don’t delay: Registration closes Oct. 21.
Register via the Youth Rec Leagues tabs
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KIDS AND TEENS
Register for Fall 2023 Classes at Stage Door Performing Arts Academy
The Stage Door Performing Arts Academy serves to educate and inspire children and young adults ages 3 through 18 in the performing arts. Offerings taught by a team of theatre professionals and educators include acting, musical theatre, dance, costuming, set design, performance opportunities, and so much more.
The 2023-24 courses include the following: Creating Characters, Teen Improv, Jr. Actors, Jr. MT Dance, Teen MT Dance, Jr Company and Sr Company. Learn more
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Embrace theater and save big:
Season 50 subscription packages
Check out Stage Door Theater's 8-show, 6-show, and 4- show Flex Passes for fantastic discounts on Season 50 performances.
Step into a world of wonder and let the thrill of theater captivate your heart.
Learn More | Purchase here
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Butterfly Weekend
Sept. 8 from 6 - 9 p.m.
Cost: $60, $50 for DNC Members
Sept. 9 & 10 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $18, $15 for DNC Members
Celebrating 30 years of magic! Tickets are officially on sale for the Dunwoody Nature Center's annual Butterfly Weekend. It kicks off on Sept. 8 with a 21+ event, Butterflies & Brews, where adults can act like kids again. Enjoy music, games, activities, and hundreds of live butterflies in the observation tents.
Saturday and Sunday will be back to the classics with the 30th anniversary Butterfly Experience: a fun, interactive festival for families and butterfly lovers of all ages. It's more than just butterflies: guests can enjoy arts and crafts, magical and musical performances, live animal interactions, education stations, and more.
Buy your tickets now
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Free First Saturday: Bugs & Butterflies
Saturday, Aug. 5
11 a.m. - noon
Cost: Free
Join the Nature Center staff for a fun, interactive, FREE program all about Bugs & Butterflies. Participate in hands-on activities and take a guided hike through the Nature Center trails. This is a great way to get excited for the annual Butterfly Weekend coming up in September!
Learn more
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Learn 10 Ways to Attract Wildlife to Your Yard
Saturday, Aug. 5
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Our yards play a significant role in providing much-needed habitat, resources, and nesting places for pollinators and other wildlife. Learn how you can turn your yard or greenspace into the perfect haven. This fun and informative lecture will be led by Vicki Mann and Leslie Inmann, experts in making your space flourish.
Register now!
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Spruill Center for the Arts | |
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Back to Spruill Week registration is now open!
This extraordinary week of workshops from Sept. 17 - 23 is your chance to become acquainted with the Spruill Center, discover a new hobby, or learn new art skills in a medium that you already love. Try comic book illustration, drawing with charcoal, palette knife painting, broom making, and much more!
Workshop Descriptions | Register
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Get ready to secure your seat in Spruill’s Fall Quarter Classes
Registration for members begins Aug. 15 and for non-members on Aug. 21. Take a look at the course catalog at spruillarts.org to view more than 200 courses and workshops available to artists of all ages, novice to pro.
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Is your Spruill membership up-to-date?
Before you register for classes, check your status to make sure it won't expire before classes begin. And if you’re not a member yet, now is a great time to become one.
Join today and enjoy all the perks that Spruill Membership brings.
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Dunwoody Preservation Trust | |
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DPT's monthly Game Night is back again at Dunwoody's N. Shallowford Annex on Saturday, Aug. 19. Pop by for an hour or two during Open House hours or even stay all evening! Bring a game to share or come try something new. Playing is free, and donations are accepted.
Interested in volunteering with our younger players? We are looking for someone to coordinate from 5 - 7 p.m. each month. For more information, reach out to Noelle.
Game Night, held every third Saturday, is a great way to spend time with others who enjoy board games. It also offers a great opportunity to meet new friends (and maybe find some new alternates for your table!).
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Registration for the Dunwoody Senior Baseball's fall season is open through Saturday, Aug. 12.
Teams are forming for ages 13 - 15 and 15 - 18.
Registrant evaluations will be held Sunday, Aug 13.
Learn more or email Vince Carozza with questions.
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Support for families struggling with mental illness
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-week course for families, partners, and friends of individuals with serious mental illness taught by trained NAMI family members and caregivers of individuals living with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder. The course aims to guide family members to emotional understanding, healing, insight, and action. The program allows family members to move at their own emotional pace, vs. pushing the “intellectual/cognitive” learning (head) part of the course, and focusing on the integration of self-selected knowledge and “emotional understanding” (heart).
Described by many family members as life-changing, this course provides caregivers with communication and problem-solving techniques, coping strategies, and the self-care skills needed to deal with their loved one’s mental illness as well as the impact on their family.
The upcoming class is on Sundays from Sept. 10 - Oct. 29. This class runs from 2 - 4:30 p.m. at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt Vernon Rd. It is in person only. For more information and to register, please email Bob Levinson: rnlevinsonnami@gmail.com
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All Invited
Dunwoody Softball Summer Slam Home Run Derby
Saturday, Aug. 5 | 5 - 9 p.m.
Competition and prizes in three age categories:
Elementary
Middle & High
21 & Up
Come join us on the Brook Run ball fields, hit some home runs or hit a pin, and win amazing prizes. Food and drinks will be available. Entry costs are 10 swings for $20 or 20 swings for $30, and all proceeds go toward this season’s costs for both the Peachtree Middle School and Dunwoody High School softball teams.
Register here
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Celebrating 50 years!
Mark your calendars for the Dunwoody Woman's Club 50th annual Home Tour to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
New this year is a raffle for a chance to win one of three prizes: an original painting by local artist, Pat Fiorello; a $500 shopping spree at Lauderhills Fine Jewelry; Dine Around Dunwoody (assorted gift cards). Each prize is worth at least $500.
This year’s tour will include three homes, plus “Fall Entertaining”– a decorating event with Marc Jones at Southern Comforts. Pre-registration for the workshop is encouraged via style.southerncomforts.com or by calling 770-901-5001. Purchase home tour tickets by going online. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 on tour day. All profits are used to implement the club’s charitable initiatives.
Learn more
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Families, patrons and visitors of all ages are invited to learn about Native Trees and Forest" during a free program at the Dunwoody Library on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. Arborist Dave Long will discuss tree health and how you can help protect and promote the trees in your community. Learn more
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School Supply/Produce Distribution
DeKalb County government is partnering with local faith leaders to distribute 5,000 bookbags filled with school supplies along with 5,000 boxes of fresh produce, chicken and lunch box snacks on Saturday, Aug. 5 beginning at 9 a.m.
Distribution will be from eight county locations including Rehoboth Baptist Church, located at 2997 Lawrenceville Hwy. in Tucker. The county is utilizing federal American Rescue Plan funds to purchase the produce and chicken.
Learn more
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