Dunwoody Police Public Safety Ambassador Program

The Dunwoody Police Department announces the official launch of the new  Dunwoody Police Public Safety Ambassador Program, a new initiative designed to  enhance public safety and improve response times. Dunwoody Public Safety  Ambassadors are civilian employees who support the Dunwoody Police Department  by responding to non-emergency calls, assisting stranded motorists, and addressing  traffic hazards.  

“We are excited to launch the Public Safety Ambassador Program, which is a key part  of our commitment to enhancing service and safety in Dunwoody.… Read More »

Dunwoody Gallery is Open!

Welcome to Dunwoody Gallery, your premier destination for contemporary art in the heart of Dunwoody Village.

At Dunwoody Gallery, we are dedicated to showcasing the work of talented emerging and established local artists. Our gallery features a diverse range of mediums, styles, and subject matter, ensuring that there is something for every art lover to appreciate and enjoy.… Read More »

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Dunwoody Parks and Recreation recognized for excellence for fourth year in a row

The Georgia Recreation and Parks Association honors Dunwoody Parks and Recreation during its annual awards program.

 

Dunwoody, GA – October 3, 2024 – The Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) recognized Dunwoody Parks and Recreation as District 6 Agency of the Year during its annual banquet on Monday. This is the fourth year in a row for the award, which salutes excellence and leadership in providing quality recreation programs, parks, and facilities that enhance the quality of life in communities.… Read More »

Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month showcases the city’s flourishing art scene and offers ways to celebrate every day.

Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month is an annual celebration of creative installations, events, and organizations that enrich the community. It’s recognized in October in conjunction with National Arts and Humanities Month to highlight the City’s cultural partners and raise Dunwoody’s profile in the region.

 

“We have so much to offer that you can find something different to do every day to celebrate Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month,” said Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch.… Read More »

City of Dunwoody Wants to Hear From YOU!

The City of Dunwoody is kicking off “Direction Dunwoody,” the Comprehensive Plan update for 2025-45, with an online survey and public workshop. We’re looking for the community’s vision for the future, guiding decisions about land use, transportation, economic development, housing, infrastructure, and more. The City of Dunwoody revises its Comprehensive Plan every five years with guidance from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. … Read More »

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DHS Junior Wildcats Football Needs Your Support!

The planned installation of turf on the field at Peachtree Middle School is at risk of being redirected to other uses. This field not only matters to the students at Peachtree Middle, where the majority of our players attend school, but it matters to the community at large and to all our football teams. During the mid-late season, when there are home JV football games and home JV and Varsity Girls Flag Football games, our Junior Wildcat teams move our practices to the field at PMS on those nights.… Read More »

Meet the Artist Behind Dunwoody’s New Fabulous Art Gallery: Dawn Knauer Tresh

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

You may not know this but my mom is a magnificent artist who creates beautiful paintings.  I can’t draw a good stick person but I have an appreciation for beautiful art and love to roam galleries with my mother and her art friends.  I was thrilled to hear about the Dunwoody Gallery pop-up a few months ago but was never able to attend any of the events. … Read More »

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Dunwoody celebrates summer with a splash

Dunwoody Parks & Recreation will host free outdoor concerts and movies, plus the summer opening of the splash pad at Two Bridges Park.

 

Dunwoody, GA – May 13, 2024 – Dunwoody Parks and Recreation will celebrate the season with the Kickoff to Summer at Two Bridges Park on Friday, May 24 at 11 a.m. This event will mark the 2024 opening of the park’s popular splash pad, which debuted last year.… Read More »

City leaders unveil The Landscape of Dunwoody

City leaders unveil The Landscape of Dunwoody

“The Landscape of Dunwoody” mosaic is a beautiful and highly visible new piece of public art located at the corner of Womack Road and Chamblee Dunwoody Road.

Dunwoody, GA – March 20, 2024 – Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch, Dunwoody City Council members, and Dunwoody Art Commission members gathered today for the unveiling of The Landscape of Dunwoody, a new mosaic by artists Julie Mazzoni and Jennifer Freeman.… Read More »

January Aha! Lunch & Learn with Mayor Lynn Deutsch at Seasons 52

by Audra Anders for The Aha! Connection

We kicked off our new 2024 Monthly Lunch and Learn series with Mayor Lynn Deutsch at Seasons 52 Perimeter.  Thanks to our lovely Mayor for taking time out of her crazy schedule to dine with us!  First let’s talk about the food….

Obviously we chose to eat in Dunwoody! … Read More »

City of Dunwoody names Rachel Waldron as new Parks and Recreation Director

Waldron will lead the department that she helped grow for the past nine years.

Dunwoody, GA – January 10, 2024 – Rachel Waldron has been named the new Parks and Recreation Director of the City of Dunwoody. She began working for the City nine years ago through Lowe Engineers and stepped into the interim role in December when former director Brent Walker announced plans to take a similar job in Sandy Springs.… Read More »

Dunwoody celebrates intersection improvements

The intersection of Womack Road, Chamblee Dunwoody Road, and Ashford Center Parkway is safer and more efficient.

Dunwoody, GA – December 7, 2023 – Dunwoody City Council Members will gather at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 11, to cut a ribbon and celebrate improvements at the intersection of Womack Road, Chamblee Dunwoody Road and Ashford Center Parkway.… Read More »