Six qualify for Dunwoody’s City Council elections

From the Reporter Newspaper

Four new candidates and two incumbents have qualified for Dunwoody’s upcoming City Council elections. 

Qualifying began on Aug. 16 and ended on Aug. 18 at 4:30 p.m. To qualify, candidates had to file a Notice of Candidacy with the Dunwoody city clerk within that time and pay a fee of $360. 

According to the city’s website, incumbent Councilmember Jim Riticher will run again for District 2.… Read More »

Dunwoody High School Path – Feedback Requested by 9/3

From the City of Dunwoody

Vermack Road Path from Vanderlyn Drive to Womack Road

The City of Dunwoody strives for enhanced community connectivity, which includes providing accessible sidewalks, accommodations for bicycles and safe routes to schools. The current sidewalk in front of Dunwoody High School on Vermack Road has utility poles for electrical transmission lines located within the walkway, and the sidewalk does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.… Read More »

Dunwoody Get Ready for Heavy Traffic at I-285/Ga. 400

From Heneghan’s Dunwoody Blog

Traffic at one of the most congested interchanges in metro Atlanta is about to get dramatically worse as construction peaks at I-285 and Ga. 400.

The weekend after Labor Day, the Georgia Department of Transportation will shrink the Perimeter from five lanes to three lanes in each direction from Roswell Road to Ashford Dunwoody Road, creating a colossal headache for hundreds of thousands of motorists.… Read More »

Dunwoody City Council approves 2021 paving plan

Dunwoody, GA – February 9, 2021 – The Dunwoody City Council approved the 2021 paving program, which will cover 41 streets and almost 20 lane miles. Blount Construction received a contract extension for $2,960,709. Most of the funding comes from DeKalb County’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The Georgia Department of Transportation will also provide $401,000 through Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) funds.… Read More »

Phase II of Dunwoody Cares Small Business Grants begins

The Dunwoody City Council has approved a second phase for the Dunwoody Cares Small Business Grant Program. Phase II will continue the program’s goal of providing support to small businesses within the City of Dunwoody through the reimbursement of rent, lease, or mortgage payments.

Phase II is designed to focus on retailers, restaurants and service providers.… Read More »

Dunwoody Named 2021 Visionary City by Georgia Municipal Association

Dunwoody Named 2021 Visionary City by GMA & Georgia Trend

ATLANTA—On Jan. 25, during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) virtual Cities United Summit, the city of Dunwoody was honored with the Visionary City Award by Georgia Trend and GMA.

Dunwoody joined eight other city recipients. Three cities each earned the award in three categories: Small (population under 4,999), medium (5,000 to 24,999) and large (25,000 and over).… Read More »

Dunwoody Residents: Are you paying attention? Overlay Concerns, School Overcrowding, Transportation

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Adrienne Duncan, the current Dunwoody Homeowner’s Association President, and I had coffee a few weeks ago and she encouraged me to attend a DHA meeting.    I think she was surprised that I’ve NEVER been to one.  I decided to take her up on the invitation and attend the 2/9 meeting.  … Read More »

Dunwoody Village Master Plan Update 2019 + Survey for YOUR Opinions!

Dunwoody Village Master Plan Update

A community open house was held on November 16, 2019, at Vintage Pizzeria to share details of the 2019 Dunwoody Village Master Plan Update. The open house was led by TSW, the Atlanta-based planning firm hired by the city to review and rewrite zoning regulations for the Dunwoody Village. The update considered connectivity, public spaces and the character of future development in preparation for future zoning changes in the Dunwoody Village. … Read More »

City to hold open house to share Dunwoody Village Master Plan update

The master plan update includes input from stakeholders who took part in walking tours and a public workshop in June.

 

Dunwoody, GA – November 7, 2019 – The City of Dunwoody will hold an open house to share updates to the Dunwoody Village Master Plan, which spells out zoning requirements for the area. The public is invited to drop in anytime between 2 and 4 p.m.… Read More »

City of Dunwoody adds enhancements to pedestrian safety network

After completing a new stretch of sidewalk, Dunwoody Public Works is adding two new pedestrian refuge islands to busy roads.

 

Dunwoody, GA – October 29, 2019 – The City of Dunwoody is adding enhancements to its pedestrian safety network with a sidewalk extension and two crosswalks with new pedestrian refuge islands.

 

“The crosswalk work will begin in the next 10 days, weather permitting,” said Dunwoody Public Works Director Michael Smith.… Read More »

CAC to Open Branch Office in Dunwoody

(Sandy Springs, GA) — The Community Assistance Center (CAC) announces the opening of a new branch office in Dunwoody, GA. The office will be located at 5 Dunwoody Park #113, Dunwoody GA 30338 and is expected to open in November 2019. 

 

CAC provides basic needs to prevent homelessness and hunger and promotes self-sufficiency. CAC’s new Dunwoody branch office will offer access to families who live in that area, particularly those with no car, to CAC services. … Read More »

City of Dunwoody introduces new mobile app

The official City of Dunwoody mobile app makes it easy to pay tickets, report issues and stay informed.

Dunwoody, GA – September 17, 2019 – The City of Dunwoody is introducing a new tool to give residents, businesses and visitors a direct connection to City Hall. The official City of Dunwoody mobile app provides easy access to city news, upcoming events, contact information and more.… Read More »

City of Dunwoody Unveils Traffic Control Center (video link included)

Dunwoody’s new Traffic Control Center allows engineers to monitor and adjust signals to improve traffic flow.

Dunwoody, GA – September 5, 2019 – The City of Dunwoody’s new Traffic Control Center at Dunwoody City Hall is fully operational and connected to all 60 traffic signals within the city limits. “Now we’re able to communicate with and adjust remotely all the signals in the city,” said Dunwoody Public Works Director Michael Smith.… Read More »

Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber Hosts 2nd Annual Perimeter Transportation Summit

The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber will host its second annual Perimeter Transportation Summit on Thursday, September 12, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The summit will be held at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse at 236 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30346.

The summit will focus on the Metro Atlanta area’s current and future transportation projects, how these projects will improve our commute, infrastructure, etc.,… Read More »

Quarterly Update: Perimeter Dunwoody Market Prepares for New Neighbors

City of Dunwoody releases information on forthcoming businesses, developments and more

 The Perimeter Dunwoody Market – at the intersection of Atlanta’s 400 and 285 – is on the leading edge of the city’s development from urban and suburban amenities to crucial connectivity in terms of transportation, land mass and more. With more than 10 million square feet of office space – 8.5 million available for use and 1.5 million under construction – teeing up countless business opportunities alongside updated trailways, the City continues its ongoing investment to evolving the community for both locals and travelers alike and positioning itself as truly a destination fit for live, work and play.… Read More »