Get ready for City Sponsored active recreation at PCMS in near future, be it adult men’s softball in the evenings, little kid lacrosse on Saturday mornings or a thousand other ideas that have been floated.
Dunwoody officials cannot prohibit small cell wireless antennas in the public right of way, but they intend to regulate use. During City Council’s discussion Sept. 15, Councilwoman Lynn Deustch said she wanted a chance to regulate the aesthetic of wires, boxes and anything added to telephone poles. “Can we regulate the color of the wire,” […]
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite has filed for state approval to add 60 beds at its Pill Hill facility in Sandy Springs, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports. Pill Hill, which also touches the borders of Brookhaven and Dunwoody, is drawing attention for increasing traffic and apartment plans.
In an ongoing effort to stop prostitution within the city limits of Dunwoody, the Dunwoody Police Department conducted a prostitution operation. Our goal of the operation was to rescue any victims of human trafficking and reduce crime as it relates to prostitution.
On September 3rd 2015 the Dunwoody Police Department worked in conjunction with the FBI Metro Atlanta Child Exploitation (MATCH) Task Force and the Gwinnet Police Department Vice Unit to conduct an undercover prostitution sting at a cooperating hotel within the city limits of Dunwoody. … Read More »
Basically, we’ll have two campaigns with signs for 6 candidates strewn all over Dunwoody soon. In November the citizens of Dunwoody will elect a Mayor and 1 City Councilperson. The rest of the positions were unopposed or not up for re-election this year.
Mayoral Candidates:
Mike Davis (incumbent)
Denis Shortal
Steve Chipka
Chris Grivakas
City Council Candidates
District 1 (at large seat)
Terry Nall (incumbent)
Rebecca Springer
Unopposed City Council Seats (Congrats Lynn, Pam & John!)… Read More »
Dunwoody City Council on Aug. 24 approved a plan by Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods to build 87 townhouses in Perimeter Center. Councilwoman Lynn Deutsch cast the only opposing vote. The biggest concern among members of council involved the hydrology study. Council members Deutsch and John Heneghan each asked about the storm water runoff and how continue reading at Reporter Newspapers.… Read More »
An Aha! Subscriber who provided these photos talked to crews last week who predicted about 30 more days. I’m sure the neighbors in that area and along the detour are more than ready! Thanks for the scoop Terrell!… Read More »
In the next several weeks residents may see some activities and changes at the Donald-Bannister property as contractors begin efforts to stabilize the farmhouse and protect against further deterioration. Improvements include the repair of a bowed wall, replacement of windows and roof repairs. In addition, a non-historic section of the barn will be removed and an ADA compliant restroom, a multi-purpose room and an outdoor gathering place will be constructed in accordance with the historical character of the property.… Read More »
The next City of Dunwoody Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. If a runoff election is necessary, it will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Four posts will be up for election in 2015:
Mayor (currently held by Mayor Mike Davis)
District 1 At Large, Post 4 (currently held by Council Member Terry Nall)
District 2 At Large, Post 5 (currently held by Council Member Lynn Deutsch)
District 3 At Large, Post 6 (currently held by Council Member John Heneghan)
Candidates for election must have been a resident of Dunwoody for a continuous period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the date of election and candidates to represent a Council District must have been a resident of that district for at least six months immediately prior to the date of the election.… Read More »
After Dunwoody’s third consecutive losing season, new head Football coach Michael Nash hopes to bring back the winning tradition.
Nash replaced Jim Showfety, who coached the Dunwoody football team for five seasons. Nash, who came from Shiloh High School, is getting his first opportunity as a head coach in his 15 years of coaching.… Read More »
Councilman Denis Shortal, a candidate for Dunwoody mayor, said he will vacate his seat on the Dunwoody City Council effective around Aug. 19.
“I’m vacating the seat,” Shortal said.
In June, Shortal announced his run for mayor, challenging incumbent Mike Davis. At the time, Shortal did not say whether he would remain on the council during his mayoral run.… Read More »
Property Assessment Freeze Refund Payments Mailed to Residents or to Homeowner’s Mortgage Company Escrow Account
Dunwoody, GA – August 17, 2015 – The City of Dunwoody completed the distribution and mailing of homestead exemption refund checks to all Dunwoody homeowners who qualified for a residential property assessment freeze exemption for the purpose of city taxes over the three year period from 2012 to 2014.… Read More »
Dunwoody police are cracking down on speeders just days before school starts in DeKalb County.
“We are launching a campaign just reinforcing the safety and concerns for our children walking to schools and riding their bikes so we are deploying them near the schools,” said Officer Timothy Fecht.
Fecht and his colleagues are getting ready for Mon
day when DeKalb County students go back to class after their summer break.… Read More »
Dunwoody, GA – August 4, 2015 – The City of Dunwoody offers an opportunity to get involved in creating a lasting impression on the city with a newly introduced contest asking residents to name the city’s newest park at Pernoshal Court.
The “Name Your Park” contest begins August 5 and runs through September 30, 2015 and provides an opportunity for city residents to vote on potential park names or provide a write-in name. … Read More »
