A Friday report by Tomorrow’s News Today, explains the Holiday Inn hotel that exists now in Brookhaven, across Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd. from the proposed Holiday Inn site in Chamblee, will soon change names to DoubleTree by Hilton. The report says, “Sources indicate the hotel will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation this November (historically a slow period for area hotels).… Read More »
The Dunwoody mayor and City Council’s attempt to implement a policy barring members of the Dunwoody Homeowners Association from serving on city boards due to a fear of conflict of interests and potential lawsuits is unfounded and likely unconstitutional, according to an attorney hired by the DHA. Seth Weissman, a real estate attorney and professor […]
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The city of Dunwoody is hosting a public information open house on Tuesday, Aug. 16, to gather community input on the dangerous intersection of Mount Vernon Road and Tilly Milly Road. The meeting will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church at 2443 Mount Vernon Road.… Read More »
Considering his role in bringing policy change to more than 100,000 DeKalb County students, his experience with bullying, his religious and cultural affiliation, his portrait being featured in an upcoming New York art gallery, and his willingness to stay positive, it’s safe to say Japjee Singh, 17, is not your average Dunwoody High School senior.… Read More »
There is a lot to love, and we want to hear your thoughts on Connect Dunwoody, the online public comment forum for citizen engagement.
Feel free to share and upload your photos, selfies or snapshots of your favorite Dunwoody destination, park, restaurant or activity. Be sure to tell us a few of your favorite things about our wonderful city.… Read More »
The City of Dunwoody is moving full steam ahead with plans to purchase a building to be renovated into a new city hall, borrowing roughly almost $10 million for the project.
“City hall, here we come!” Declared Dunwoody Mayor Denis Shortal during the city council’s Aug. 8 meeting after he and the council voted unanimously to move forward with the purchase. … Read More »
The 8th Annual Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival is a 2-day celebration of America’s biggest backyard pastime showcasing the South’s best BBQ cooking, great food and beverages plus live music and an interactive children’s area. Atlanta’s top BBQ restaurants will serve up their specialties while more than 30 professional competitive Bar-B-Q teams from across the region will compete in the Cook Off event for cash prizes, trophies and of course bragging rights.… Read More »
Certified as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier 2017, the 5K begins and ends in the Perimeter Mall. The course is designed for runners—a fast and challenging course with spectacular views of this premier central perimeter location. Fast times in a fabulous setting await the runner. The 1M Fun Run and Tot Trot (ages 2-5) offer family fun for all.… Read More »
The Dunwoody City Council will consider Aug. 8 a rezoning request to redevelop a former Wells Fargo bank at the corner of Mount Vernon Road and Dunwoody Village Parkway into a shopping and retail center. The city Planning Commission voted July 12 to recommend the council approve the rezoning request, but listed certain business that […]
The Dunwoody City Council is prepared to plunk down more than $8 million for a new City Hall, but needed capital improvements add up to additional $659,500, according to an assessment done as part of due diligence. Also, the building the City Council wants to purchase at 4800 Ashford-Dunwoody Road has four current tenants and […]
Dunwoody Mayor Denis Shortal has appointed Thomas O’Brien and Richard Grove to three-year terms on the Planning Commission. The appointments were approved by the City Council at its July 26 meeting. Shortal also appointed and received approval for Rob Augustine to serve a three-year term on the Urban Redevelopment Agency. Augustine was president of the […]