UPCOMING

Saturday, January 20

Dunwoody Farmers Market

Brook Run Park

9 a.m. - noon

Monday, January 22

City Council Meeting

Dunwoody High School Auditorium

hosted by DHS' Youth City Council

6 p.m.

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Cold weather through weekend

Please be aware that DeKalb County will host 24-hour and overnight-only warming centers through Monday, Jan. 22.

See details here

January 22 City Council Meeting

All are invited and encouraged to attend this special, regularly scheduled Dunwoody City Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 22 hosted by Dunwoody High School's Youth City Council. The 6 p.m. meeting will be held in the school's auditorium.

The Dunwoody High School Air Force JROTC will present the colors during the meeting, and members of Youth City Council will serve as greeters

Help keep Dunwoody safe and trouble-free with an easy See, Click, Fix submittal when you spot a non-emergency issue within the city limits.

Graffiti, potholes, broken equipment, sign issues, dangerous sidewalks and more can be reported to Dunwoody's public works and parks teams via See Click Fix. The program is equipped with a GPS locator and allows the user to submit photos for thorough and helpful reporting to the city's maintenance teams.

Access online here and/or download the See Click Fix app on your phone.

Monday was "A day on!"

Dunwoody's eighth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. was a terrific success! Thanks to the 600-plus volunteers that participated in service projects throughout the city on Monday.

• 200 volunteers planted 125 trees with Trees Atlanta
• 130 volunteers planted 5,000 daffodils with The Daffodil Project
• 75 volunteers prepared the community garden for spring
• 125 volunteers helped beautify the Dunwoody Nature Center
• 60 volunteers spruced up Spruill Center for the Arts
• 15 blood donations through LifeSouth

Watch video

2024 Polar Plunge

Support the Dunwoody Police Department at the 2024 Polar Plunge on Feb. 24.

Members of the Dunwoody Police department, along with other law enforcement teams, will run into Lake Acworth in temperatures close to freezing, all to benefit Special Olympics Georgia.

Learn more | Pledge your support

Attention Dunwoody Businesses

2023 Dunwoody Business License renewal forms were mailed out during the first week of January. Business licenses will need to be renewed before April 15, 2024, to avoid penalties and interest. Note, this renewal does not apply to Alcohol, Massage or Secondhand Dealers Licenses. 

Learn more



Email questions to business.tax@dunwoodyga.gov

Dunwoody's Leash Ordinance

Enjoy walks with your four-legged friends, but don’t forget that the Dunwoody Code of Ordinances codes requires leashes at all times on streets and on the property of others.

It’s also the duty of all animal owners to protect people, property, and other animals from their pet. See Chapter 6, Sections 5 and 6 for details.

See code

Valentine's Pet Portraits

Saturday, Feb. 3

noon- 2 p.m.

Brook Run Dog Park

Just a few spots remain for Valentine’s Pet Portraits! Join us at the Brook Run Dog Park on Feb. 3 from noon - 2 p.m. for Valentine-themed photos of your pet (or you and your pet!), complete with a background cupid would approve of.

$20 per time slot, with all proceeds benefitting the Brook Run Dog Park Association.

Register via the Barks & Rec tab

Valentine's Parent/Child Dance

Thursday, Feb. 8

Registration for the annual Valentine’s Parent/Child Dance is now open! From 5 - 7 p.m., ages 3-12 will learn dance moves with the parent or guardian of their choice with dance instructor, Expressions in Motion Dance, plus enjoy treat bags and professional pictures. Dance is held at the N. Shallowford Annex. $35 per couple, $10 for each additional child.

Register via the Special Events tab

Winter/ Spring L.E.A.F.

A new L.E.A.F. is here! This is a great resource that you'll want to bookmark. Flip through to learn about all things Parks & Rec for the Winter/Spring season, including Snap!Dragon's Garden, Afternoon Tea at Donaldson-Bannister Farm, new programs, and more!

View the full guide here

Camp Flashback

Six sessions throughout June and July

Registration for Camp Flashback, Dunwoody's only authentic history camp, will open on Monday, Jan. 22 at 9 a.m. Here is what's new this year:

• Register between Jan. 22 - Feb. 15 and the flat rate per child is $350. After Feb. 15, the flat rate/child is $400.
• You can register all your children at one time using one registration form so long as they are all attending the same week.
• Camp will run six weeks instead of five to give you and your child more options. 
• There will be four groups of 10 children per week.
•  We have an awesome new Camp Director Romilia Human.
•  Membership in DPT is not mandatory to register, but highly encouraged! We are a small non-profit and your donations help us put on a great summer camp experience for your children!

As always, registration remains open until camp fills up, register early! Registration opens Monday.

Learn more

Game Night

Saturday, Jan. 20

5 - 10 p.m.

N. Shallowford Annex

It's time for DPT's monthly Game Night at Dunwoody's N. Shallowford Annex (4470 N. Shallowford Rd) on Saturday, Jan. 20.

Held every third Saturday, Game Night 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.

History Alive

Saturday, Jan. 20

9:30 – 11 a.m.

Donaldson-Bannister Farm

“What’s with Atlanta?” The hidden history of Atlanta

Speaker - Paige Watts 

Please join us at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm to hear Paige Watts, the author of What’s with Atlanta? The Quirks, Personality, and Charm of the ATL, as she gives us the scoop on all things Atlanta. Whether you’re a transplant or were born and raised in the city, you’ll be sure to learn something new about the crown jewel of the South.

This History Alive will be held Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm located at 4831 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd. No reservations are necessary. Donations (cash or card) are accepted at the door.

Youth Soccer

Registration for Spring Soccer in Brook Run Park for ages under 4 through under 14 is open through Feb 4.

Practices start Feb. 19 and games begin March 2.

Learn more | Register

Yoga in the Pavilion

Wednesday, Jan. 24

6 - 7 p.m.

Cost: $12, $10 for DNC Members

Visit the Dunwoody Nature Center for an invigorating yoga class in the beautiful, temperature-controlled North Woods Pavilion. Reconnect with nature and embrace the tranquility of the winter forest, all while keeping active and moving your body.



Register here

Winter Birding

Saturday, Jan. 27

8 - 10 a.m.

Cost: $10, FREE for DNC Members

Start your weekend off with a birding excursion at the Dunwoody Nature Center. Master birder Rose Guerra will guide you through the grounds, assisting you with bird identification by sight and sound. Winter is a great time for spotting native and migratory birds in Dunwoody.

Register here

Galentine's Day Paint and Sip

Saturday, Feb. 10

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Grab your closest friends or that special someone and celebrate love and creativity during Valentine’s weekend at the Dunwoody Nature Center's special Paint and Sip event! This will be an extra special Paint Like Bob Ross class taking place in the evening in the beautiful North Woods Pavilion, so grab your favorite drink and join us for an evening of lighthearted fun! This event is BYOB. 

Register now!

Stage Door's Summer Performance Camp at Spruill Arts Center

Ages 5 - 12 

Explore the worlds of your favorite tales with our theater camps for young performers of all experience levels - from the triple threat to the creative quiet type. Stage Door's camps spark creativity and encourage self-expression, while enhancing the understanding of stagecraft.

Learn more | Register here

A SIX Inspired Teen Musical Intensive (Ages 13-18)

Participants will delve into sparkling choreography, learning to sing and dance like queens. If you're ready to shine like a true royal, this program is your glittering ticket to the spotlight. Special skills focus: musical theatre.

A She Kills Monsters Teen Performance Intensive (Ages 13-18)

In our She Kills Monsters Inspired Teen Performance Intensive, your adventure is only beginning. Filled with comedy, fantasy, and warrior-level friendship, enter a world where your inner (s)hero shines! Special Skills focus: stage combat.

Up Next at Stage Door:

The Mad Hatterpillar and Her Many Heads

A family-friendly puppet musical

Jan. 26 - Feb 10

Catch these cuties! We know you’ll fall in love with the whole cast from puppet to actor. Join us Friday, Jan. 26 for the opening night of this world premier puppet musical written and directed by Rachel Frawley with music by Sarah Beth Hester. Family-friendly and appropriate for younger audiences. 



Purchase tickets here

Valentines gifts, stunning art

Discover the heart of creativity at the upcoming heART Market at Spruill Center for the Arts on Sunday, Feb. 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. You’ll find unique and beautiful works of art in all mediums crafted by Spruill’s talented student and teaching artists. 

Find a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. Give the gift of art and support local talent when you shop at the heART Market. The Spruill Center is located at 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.

Artistic Affair

March 23

Tickets for the Spruill Center’s annual fundraising event, Artistic Affair, will be available online on Feb. 1 at 9 a.m.

Put Saturday, March 23 on your calendar for Spruill’s biggest event of the year. Artistic Affair features catered dinner, drinks, Silent and Live Auctions, live painting by Leslie Cannon, live music by the Boogie, Funk & Groove band, live experiences including Cigartainment Bourbon Lounge featured live cigar rolling demos by Sweigert Cigar Co. and bourbon and rye samples from Shortbarrel Bourbon and Old Fourth Distillery. 

Artistic Affair will be ar the Spruill Center in the new building and plaza at 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. Learn more at ARTISTIC AFFAIR 2024.

Book lovers...

Friends of the Dunwoody Library will hold a book sale of children's and young adult fiction and nonfiction books in the Dunwoody Library's Williams Meeting Room this month.

Friends of the Dunwoody Library members may shop on Friday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. - noon. The sale opens to the public from noon - 5 p.m., plus 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27 and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29.

Learn more

Volunteers needed: Homeless count

DeKalb County is seeking volunteers to participate in its overnight 2024 Homeless Count on Thursday, Jan. 25. (Bad weather backup date: Jan. 30.)

The annual count is used to collect accurate data on the county's homeless population and to track the success of local efforts to end homelessness. By complying with the federal requirement to conduct a biennial homeless census, the community can receive more than $6 million annually in federal funding for homeless services and housing.

Learn more | Register to help here

Paint Recycling Fundraiser

Dunwoody High School Girls Soccer Team

Support DHS student athletes and support the environment by taking part in the Girls Soccer Team Paint Recycling Fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the student parking lot at Dunwoody High School, 5035 Vermack Rd. All latex and oil-based paints in any size container, including spray cans, are accepted.

Learn more