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Advance voting for the Nov. 7 election continues. The Dunwoody Library is an advance voting location. Here are the dates and hours:
Monday - Friday (through Nov. 3) from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday (Oct. 21 & 28) from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday (Oct. 22 & 29) from noon - 5 p.m.
Learn more about three questions on the ballot: the Dunwoody Bond Referendum, DeKalb SPLOST & EHOST: dunwoodyga.gov/ballotquestions
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What projects would by funded by the General Obligation Bonds?
If approved, the City of Dunwoody would work on capital improvements in the following areas using bond funding, along with other revenue sources. Note that the list below is not ranked by preference and is subject to modification based on the needs of the City:
Parks and Greenspace: Wildcat Park, Homecoming Park on Vermack Drive, Softball Fields, Waterford Park, Brook Run Park
Trails: Village Crossroads (Chamblee Dunwoody Road), continuance of the Winters Chapel Multi-use Trail, North Peachtree Road, Mount Vernon Road
Why use bond financing for the listed projects?
Bonds make capital projects more affordable and put less stress on a city’s budget. By using bonds to finance projects, the city can pay for them in installments over time rather than needing all the money at the outset.
Click to find more Q&A
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Thanks to the individuals and groups that have already registered for the 2023 #GreatDunwoodyCleanup.
On Nov. 4, we'll take to the streets, streams and outdoor common areas for a self-guided cleanup day.
Volunteers should choose a spot in Dunwoody. It can be a street, a neighborhood common area, a stream or wooded area, and make a difference. Be sure to send photos or post them using the #GreatDunwoodyCleanup! Spots already claimed are mapped here.
Register here
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Want to stay up-to-date on the workings of City of Dunwoody staff? Here are some highlights from the past month:
- Municipal Court disposed of more than 728 cases
- Dunwoody Police conducted a distracted driving detail on Mt. Vernon at Chamblee Dunwoody Road, issuing 34 citations, including 15 for hands-free violations
- Economic Development hosted the Latino Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Ashford Lane
- Human Resources provided Equal Employment Opportunity training
Learn more by reading the City Manager's monthly report.
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Welcome to Dunwoody, GCCMA!
Next week (Oct. 25 - 27), Dunwoody will welcome the Georgia City-County Management Association (GCCMA) to Dunwoody for its Fall Conference at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia. Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton and Mayor Lynn Deutsch will welcome the group on Wednesday. On Thursday, Dunwoody staff will host tours of our parks and Perimeter developments.
Founded in the 1950s, the GCCMA has a mission to create excellence in local governance by fostering innovation, mentoring, networking, continuing education, and other professional development opportunities.
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Your inbox is your fortress!
Phishing emails try to breach your defenses, but you can outsmart them. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and Dunwoody's Technology Department wants to provide you with guidance for keeping your online information safe.
Learn the telltale signs of phishing, such as misspellings, suspicious attachments, or urgent requests, and report those fraudulent messages.
How do I Spot a Phishing Attempt?
- Does it include language that’s urgent, alarming, or threatening?
- Is it poorly crafted writing riddled with misspellings and bad grammar?
- Does it have a file to download or a link to click on?
- Does the sender’s email address match the company it’s coming from?
- Are there misspellings in the business name (ex. Pavpal.com or anazon.com)?
Protect yourself and others! Learn more
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It’s official!
The new Grounded Gathering sculpture has been unveiled at Brook Run Park. The sister sculpture to Grounded Growth, Grounded Gathering features a 15-foot large-scale artistic flower and leaf benches for friends and family to gather in the park.
Both pieces were designed by Huelani Mei Fogleman and can be found near the Great Lawn at Brook Run Park.
To learn more about the pieces and other Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month programs, click here
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A Big Hug, Dunwoody
The Spruill Gallery unveiled "Big Hug" by artist Charity Hamidullah at last weekend's annual Spirits for Spruill celebration.
Hamidullah's inspiration for "Big Hug"' is "an intimate embrace among people coming together in a moment of time."
The annual public art mural will be a prominent fixture for one year on the gallery grounds facing Ashford Dunwoody Road in the busy Perimeter business district.
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Rangoli and Diya Art Workshop
Oct. 29, 1 - 4 p.m.
Create Dunwoody celebrates Diwali in Dunwoody with a Rangoli and Diya Art Workshop at the Spruill Center for the Arts on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Artist Nandita Godbole will teach participants the rangoli art form that is used to welcome prosperity and happiness during the Diwali season. The Diya--or lamps--workshop will allow participants to decorate clay lamps that are lit during Diwali to signify the triumph of light over darkness. Supplies and materials provided. Register here
Other Diwali events
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Truck or Treat is next week -- Thursday, Oct. 26
Join Dunwoody Parks & Rec, Dunwoody Homeowner’s Association, and Dunwoody Police Department for the season finale of Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays. Food trucks will be located in the usual spot near the playground entrance; candy tables, live music by Band X, and Dunwoody Police vehicles will be in the front field, near the N. Peachtree entrance. The fun happens from 5 - 9 p.m. See you there!
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New Program Alert
Youth Athletic Conditioning by Sweat with Rachel is coming to Homecoming Park Oct. 28.
Saturdays, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., kids aged 7-12 will play games, work on balance, build strength and speed, practice mindfulness, and have fun! Open to all athletic abilities. $20 drop-in class or $75 for 4-week session.
Register via the Youth Programs tab.
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Enjoy an enchanting reenactment of The Story of Diwali, the festival of lights! Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich traditions as we take a forest walk through time in collaboration with Dunwoody Nature Center, Stage Door Theatre and East by Southeast. Enjoy festive treats and light refreshments. This event is perfect for all ages.
Tickets are $10-$15.
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Night of Lights : A Diwali Celebration
Friday, Nov. 3
Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter
6:30 - 11 p.m.
The highlight of the week-long celebration, Night of Lights: A Diwali Celebration will be an evening of enchantment, held at Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter. The gala will showcase captivating cultural performances, including traditional Indian music, dance, and fashion highlighting ethnic attire. Attendees will also have the opportunity to savor a delectable array of authentic Indian cuisine showcasing the regional foods of India.
Learn more | Purchase tickets
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Make plans to shop the 21st Annual Spruill Ceramic Bowl Sale a.k.a. Free Beans With Every Bowl! This three-day market is a great chance to buy handcrafted ceramics by Spruill student artists and their instructors to add to your collection or get a jump start on gift-giving. Market days are Friday, Oct. 27 from 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 9 from noon to 5 p.m.
Spruill Center for the Arts is located at 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.
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Perfect for ages 3 - 8
Get your tickets for the Nov. 4 Puppet Palooza. November's show is "Butterfly Ballad" featuring the Piccadilly Puppets. The Saturday morning shows begin at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $10.
Reserve seats here
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Disney's Descendants: The Musical opens on Nov. 10 and runs through Nov. 12 at Stage Door Theatre.
Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?
Tickets are $10-$15
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Kids of all ages can go on the “Trick or Treat Mystery Adventure,” help solve the mystery and get candy at the annual Halloween Farm Festival produced by Scout Troops 477 and 1919.
Enjoy games with prizes, crafts, a petting zoo, live music, and an outdoor food court with freshly grilled burgers, hot dogs, chicken or veggie burritos, fresh fruit, and more. Don't miss Dunwoody's favorite fall tradition, hosted with support from Dunwoody Preservation Trust.
Costumes are welcome!
Follow this link for parking info and a $2 off Game Bracelet coupon.
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DPT's monthly Game Night is back again at the Dunwoody Annex on Saturday, Oct. 21.
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.
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!).
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 Joe at jckubilius@gmail.com.
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Friday Night Hike
Oct. 20
7 - 8 p.m.
It's time for another fun and informative hike through the trails of the Dunwoody Nature Center - at night! A Nature Center educator will guide you through the woods, teaching you about nocturnal animals and adaptations. Enjoy the cozy fire in the historic fireplace before your hike and experience the Nature Center in a whole new light
Register now
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Trick or Trivia
Friday, Oct. 27
7 - 9 p.m.
Cost: $10, $5 for DNC Members
Trivia is back at the Dunwoody Nature Center. This spooky trivia in the trees will feature a variety of Halloween and pop culture related questions mixed in with some classic trivia. Grab your friends, bring a picnic dinner, and head to the Nature Center for a frightfully fun night!
Register your team ahead of time
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Plein Air Art Class
Sunday, Oct. 29
1 - 4 p.m.
Cost: $50, $40 for DNC Members
Capture the beauty of the fall forest using only your own two hands! Award-winning artist and long time instructor Sharon Weiss will lead a plein air class at the Dunwoody Nature Center - teaching you all about composition, light, color, and pattern. All skills welcome in this fun and informative class.
Sign up
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In celebration of Dunwoody Arts and Culture month, the Dunwoody Fine Art Association is hosting "Best of the Best" juried show along the walls of the Dunwoody Library, and a sister exhibit at the Sandy Springs Library featuring "Seasons." Please browse through these exhibits on your trip to these libraries and vote for your favorites.
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VFW Car Show
Saturday, Nov. 4
The Dunwoody Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 10822 will host a car show on Saturday, Nov. 4 (rain date Nov. 18) adjacent to the Dunwoody Post Office from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The show is open to all years, makes and models with an entry free of $25 (show cars). Military, police, and fire vehicles will be there. Normandy, the big, friendly, 140 lb. warrior dog (Great Pyrenees) will be to there to meet and greet.
The event will benefit the charities supported by the non-profit organization. Members of the Dunwoody police, firefighters, and chapters of the Civil Air Patrol & Scouts will assist at the event.
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Join the Dunwoody Woman's Club Thursday, Oct. 26 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Dunwoody’s rooftop bar, Bar Peri, for a special Fall into Art Fashion Show.
Enjoy free delicious appetizers and one glass of wine or cocktail. Additional drinks available for purchase. Event features slide show of Dunwoody public art and fashion show by Village Threads.
Space is limited so be sure to save your place today.
Send email response to: rsvp@dunwoodywomansclub.com by Oct. 24.
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VFW Post 10822 (Dunwoody and Sandy Springs) offers several scholarship opportunities with deadlines at the end of this month.
For high school students, the Voice of Democracy competition: students prepare and record a 3-5 minute audio on "What are the greatest attributes of our Democracy." Winners will be recognized at a local luncheon, and the top three winners will earn cash prizes ($300, $200, $100). First place will additionally get an uniform medal, compete at VFW district and a chance at state/national where there is a $35,000 scholarship and trip to Washington DC.
Find details here
For middle school students, the Patriot Pen competition: Students submit a 300-400 essay on "How are you Inspired by America?" Winners will be recognized at a local luncheon and the top three winners will earn cash prizes ($200, $100, $50). First place will additionally get an uniform medal, compete at VFW district and vie for a $5,000 prize and trip to Washington DC.
Find details here
For teachers, the Teacher of the Year competition. Schools can nominate their favorite teacher for this award that carries a cash prize and entry to higher VFW levels.
Find details here
Deadlines are Oct. 31, 2023. For all entries, call POC Bob Ledford, 470-469-1252 for more submission details.
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