UPCOMING
through Jan. 18
Collection bins throughout Dunwoody
Monday, Jan. 18
Service projects throughout the city
City Hall offices will be closed
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Update: COVID-19 Vaccine distribution |
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Eligible participants for PHASE 1A+
- Healthcare workers (physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians, EMS personnel, environmental services, etc.)
- Residents and staff of long-term care facilities
- Adults aged 65 and older and their caregivers as applicable
- Law enforcement, firefighters, first responders
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Phase 1A+ of COVID-19 vaccinations began on Monday, and available slots filled quickly. This phase of distribution will continue as supplies are replenished. Here are some important things to know:
- Registration is currently paused as DeKalb Department of Public Health works through the backlog of registrations and awaits additional vaccine supply. If you were able to register this week, there is no need to re-register. Emails will be sent to those who have registered once additional appointments are available.
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The best place to check for new information is the Board of Health’s website — dekalbhealth.net. Check back often, as the registration portal will reopen when new supplies are available.
- Those who have scheduled appointments must arrive at their scheduled date/time. Early arrivals will be asked to return at the scheduled appointment time.
- Everyone who desires the COVID-19 vaccine will ultimately be able to receive it. For questions related to the vaccine itself, call the COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at (404) 294-3700.
- ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: Check with your own physician, perhaps through your patient portal, as many may begin administering vaccines soon. Kroger and Publix have begun administering the vaccine in many locations, as will some pharmacies in the coming weeks. In addition, some health department sites throughout the state are accepting registrations from Georgians outside of their own county. See a complete list of state sites below.
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A Day of Giving Back
Volunteer slots now filled
Non-perishable food donations needed
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- Tree and daffodil planting at Brook Run Park, in coordination with Trees Atlanta and the Daffodil Project
- Tree planting, trail maintenance, and invasive species removal at the Dunwoody Nature Center
- Plaza painting at the Spruill Center for the Arts
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Dunwoody Sign Regulations
Now that Georgia's runoff election is over, yard signs should be removed from Dunwoody lawns. Per the city's code compliance, only two signs are permitted during non-election periods, each with a maximum of six square feet.
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Which of Dunwoody's newest restaurants have you tried?
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Parks & Rec Guidebook
Leisure, Events, AND Fun?
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Online Coding with Code Wiz
Learn to code from home! Ages 7 - 17 can join the online coding classes to learn:
Code Your Own Roblox Game, Drag and Drop Coding, Minecraft World Building, Animator-Create Animation, Intro/Advanced Python, Intro/Advanced Java, and more!
Become a part of the Code Wiz family and see what the excitement of coding is all about! Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays starting Jan. 25.
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Get Fit: CampGladiator
Free in January!
Make 2021 your year to get fit with CampGladiator! Meet all-star certified personal trainers at Pernoshal Park for a fun, challenging, and dynamic fitness program. New for January: FREE CLASSES! Don’t miss out on this great deal!
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Brook Run Skate Park Murals
Art is coming to the Brook Run skate park! Local and regional artists will be showcasing their work along the perimeter fence of the skate park in February for Black History Month; and March, for Women’s History Month. Stay tuned for unveiling details!
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Spruill Center for the Arts |
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What are your hopes for 2021?
Make them a part of Doves of Hope origami exhibit
In partnership with Pebble Tossers, Spruill Center for the Arts is calling on the community to help create a new art installation in the North DeKalb Cultural Arts Center atrium. The planned installation will feature 2,021 origami doves to symbolize our collective hopes and dreams for the new year. The project is similar to the "Les Colombes" installations created at the Salisbury Cathedral in the United Kingdom and the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
The art installation is a community-based project that asks participants to write their hopes and dreams for 2021 on paper, fold each sheet into an origami dove and deliver them to Spruill Center for the Arts before Jan. 30.
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Spruill Center Summer Camp - June 1 - Aug. 6
Creative Arts Camp Ages 5-6
Visual and Performing Arts Camps Ages 7-10
Studio and Visual Arts Camps Ages 11-14
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Registration for Summer Camp at the Spruill Center for the Arts opens Jan. 18 for Spruill members!
Spend ten fun-filled weeks at the Spruill Center this summer making art with amazing experiences planned each week!
Camps are scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Nature Lovers Book Club
Evening Group Kickoff Meeting
Do you love to read AND love nature? Join the Dunwoody Nature Center on the third Tuesday of each month (starting Tuesday, Jan. 19) from 7- 8 p.m. to discuss nature-themed books in the great outdoors. The first session will be an introduction and choosing of the first book. The club will be limited to 12 members to ensure safety.
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Learn Conservation:
Presidents Day Camp – Monday, Feb. 15
Join the Dunwoody Nature Center for a fun one-day camp where we show our love for nature. This conservation-minded camp will teach recycling, composting, ideas for reducing our impact on the earth, and how to create animal-friendly habitats in our own yards!
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Free First Saturday:
Scales and Tails
Come to the Dunwoody Nature Center on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 1 - 2 p.m. for a personal introduction to nature's scaly reptile friends!
Activities will include live animal interactions, a short hike, games and activities, and a take-home craft! This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required and spaces are limited.
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Dunwoody Preservation Trust |
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MLK Commemorative exhibit
History Alive: Jan. 16
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., and the wonderful things that he stood for as Dunwoody Preservation Trust displays a number of iconic photos, some of his most powerful quotes, and a viewing of his most famous speech, “I Have a Dream.”
The commemorative exhibit will be on display on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm, 4831 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd. Admission is $5 for DPT members, $10 for non-members. This exhibit will be on display in the newly enclosed garage at the Donaldson-Bannister Farmhouse. The location is heated and does have larger openings to the outside for air circulation. A limited number of guests will be allowed entry at a time for COVID-safe distancing.
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Five Summer Sessions:
Kids 7-12
Join the Dunwoody Preservation Trust for another year of summer fun and learning at Dunwoody’s only authentic history camp – at the 1870 Donaldson-Bannister Farm in the heart of Dunwoody.
Kids will learn and play like children living on a farm did years ago. Learn how to churn butter and ice cream, milk goats and feed baby goats, make and play games, plant herbs and sunflowers, learn to weave and sew, go on scavenger hunts, wash clothes with a washboard, and more!
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Spring Rec Soccer
Spring 2021 Rec Registration is open! Check out the details and secure your athlete's spot to #keepitkicking with recreational soccer at Rush Union's awesome locations. Open to anyone! #rushunion2021.
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Springwood Connector now open!
Connecting Perimeter Center Parkway with Peachtree Dunwoody Road, south and parallel to Hammond Drive, the Springwood Connector is officially open.
The new roadway was built entirely with private-sector funds. State Farm donated part of the land and paid for design and construction costs of the Dunwoody portion of the road in conjunction with the company’s new regional hub, which contains 1.1 million square feet of office space, developed by KDC, in three buildings.
By adding a secondary east-west connection in the area, the roadway is projected to alleviate traffic on Hammond Drive by diverting up to 8,000 vehicles per day. The Springwood Connector also supports transit with new sidewalks and bicycle lanes within walking distance to the Dunwoody MARTA Station.
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Scholarship opportunity: Apply now
The GFWC Dunwoody Woman’s Club is pleased to announce plans to award three $2,000 Student Achievement Scholarships to outstanding college-bound high school seniors. Students applying must live or attend school in zip codes 30328, 30338, 30346, 30350 or 30360. The deadline is March 18, 2021.
This award is presented to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, school and community involvement, and an exceptional desire for higher education.
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