Remembering 9/11
To pay tribute to those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 and to honor the sacrifices of those who answered the call to serve in the war on terror, members of the Dunwoody Police Department are wearing 20th Anniversary commemorative badges and pins on their uniforms during the month of September.
"Each of us remembers where we were when the United States was attacked on 9/11," said Dunwoody Police Chief Billy Grogan. "We also remember those who died on that day, those who have died since then keeping us safe, and those who have protected us at home and abroad."
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UPCOMING
Saturday, September 11
Pernoshal Park
9 a.m. to Noon
Brook Run Park
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dunwoody Nature Center
9 a.m. to Noon
Brook Run Park Amphitheater
6 to 9 p.m.
Monday, September 13
City Hall
6 p.m.
Thursday, September 16
Brook Run Park
5 to 8 p.m.
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How do you like your parks?
Public input will be critical to developing master plans for parks at the former Austin school site on Roberts Drive and the recently-purchased property on Vermack Road. Consultants working with Dunwoody Parks and Recreation created an online survey to ask for your thoughts.
“We look forward to learning more about residents’ ideas and interests as we build on the great park assets we already have to enjoy,” said Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Director Brent Walker. “Our consultants will take what we learned from an initial survey about the Austin site last year and build on that to shape the vision for these parks.”
The survey is available through Sept. 17. Additional public engagement opportunities will be announced after initial survey results are compiled.
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Kids Bike Rodeo
Bike Walk Dunwoody, with the support of Dunwoody Parks & Recreation, the Dunwoody Police Department, Safe Kids DeKalb and DeKalb Fire Rescue, is proud to present the Kids Bike Rodeo at Pernoshal Park from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 11.
This event is free and open to the public. Bring the kids to have some fun while they learn about safe riding. Kids need to bring their own bikes and helmets. Participants will receive a formal Certificate of Completion signed by city officials. Snacks and refreshments will be available.
The rodeo will consist of several stations: helmet fitting, bike inspection, obstacles and bike security. The course takes about an hour, so drop by anytime on Saturday morning.
Please note: Volunteers are still needed to assist with the stations. Sign up here.
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Get your Groove on.... this Saturday night
Join the City of Dunwoody on Sept. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. for the last Groovin’ on the Green concert of the summer. Located at Brook Run Park Amphitheater, the FREE concert will feature Greg Drews and the Truth and Highbeams. Food trucks for this concert will include Six Pack Subs, Gyro Chef and South of Philly. Moondog, and Sno Blitz Snow Cones will also be on site. The amphitheater is conveniently located along the Dunwoody Trailway in Brook Run Park and offers easy access for those who want to walk or ride their bicycles to the event.
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Short-term rental restrictions
Did you know? The Code of Ordinances for the City of Dunwoody forbids short-term rentals of single-family and multi-family residences. This includes rentals of less than 30 days and applies to services like VRBO, Airbnb and HomeToGo. Enforcement is complaint-driven. Options and steps for reporting a complaint can be found using this link: www.dunwoodyga.gov/codeviolation.
Dunwoody's Code also forbids the creation of party houses. These are single-family or multi-family residences used for a commercial party that guests pay to attend. Only special events facilities can be used for this purpose, and special event permits are required. These rules do not apply to personal social engagements. Since most infractions occur during weekends and outside of work hours, please call 911 for noise complaints, traffic complaints or other issues.
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Join the Dunwoody Police Department for a FREE car seat safety check event. It will be led by certified child safety seat technicians. All are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.
Friday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Located at Dunwoody Pediatrics
1428 Dunwoody Village Parkway
Topics include current facts and statistics, Georgia law for car seats, selecting the appropriate car seat for your child, and correct installation for rear-facing seats.
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Celebrate Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, dance, food demonstrations and more. Join us in the Shops of Dunwoody, near Taqueria los Hermanos, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26. This event is free, outdoors and open to everyone.
Featured groups and performers include the following: Tabula Rasa School Dancers, Pinatas HereUGo, Corners Outreach, Singer Veronica Gleason, Peruvian band Apu Inka, Latin music by Joe Caporaso, Artisan chocolates by Chef Alejandra Peek, Ballet Folklorico Alma Mexicana, Peruvian dancer Maria Andrea.
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Lend a hand for the #GreatDunwoodyCleanup
Individual participants and groups are encouraged to do the following:
- Choose a spot in Dunwoody. It can be a street, stream, neighborhood common area, or wooded area.
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Fill out an online form to share your plans with Dunwoody’s stormwater team.
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Post photos of your progress on Oct. 16 using the hashtag #GreatDunwoodyCleanup
This is a rain or shine event that will last from sunrise to sundown. Community service verification is available upon request. Details are included in the online signup form.
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HEADS UP:
Eastbound motorists traveling I-285 to Ashford Dunwoody Road
A major component of the Georgia Department of Transportation's Transform 285/400 project affecting Ashford Dunwoody Road will open this week with a new exit ramp for motorists traveling eastward.
To exit onto Ashford Dunwoody Road, motorists will need to merge onto a new lane located just past Glenridge Drive. Motorists who miss this lane will exit at Chamblee Dunwoody Road and return to Ashford Dunwoody Road on I-285 westbound. Access to Lake Hearn Drive from the ramp to Ashford Dunwoody Road will remain. There will be no return access to I-285 eastbound on this new alignment.
Though the timing will be determined by weather, the GDOT expects the change on or before Saturday, Sept. 18 at 9 a.m.
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Saturday, Sept. 18
Tickets: $100 | includes food & open bar
Join the Dunwoody Nature Center for its premier fundraising gala - Monarchs & Margaritas. Enjoy a delicious meal and an open bar in the Lower Meadow as you bid on exciting trips, dining opportunities, local experiences, and more. All proceeds go toward fulfilling DNC's mission to inspire a love of nature through our programs and park preservation efforts.
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Sept. 24 - Oct. 22
Registration: $15 per program; $10 for DNC members
Enjoy a series of outdoor programs geared toward adults this fall. This four-class series features a program about sustainability every Friday. Offerings include Sustainable Landscaping, Sustainable Shopping and Food, Sustainable Homes, and Sustainable Cities.
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Oct. 7, 8 & 11; Nov. 22-23; Dec. 20-23 and
27-30
Keep your kids in K-5th grade occupied during school breaks with enriching nature activities. Students will learn about topics like the changing of the seasons, a tree's life cycle, nocturnal animals, and more while enjoying educational activities, playing fun games, and exploring nature. Full-day and half-day options are available.
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Dunwoody Preservation Trust |
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History Alive
Secret Atlanta: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure
Saturday, Sept. 18
9:30 - 11 a.m.
Did you ever wonder what’s really inside Atlanta’s sealed Crypt of Civilization? Where can you experience a midnight costume party or get your haircut at a museum? And is there really an elephant graveyard in the city? Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. Join us at our next History Alive program where Jonah McDonald, Atlanta writer, storyteller and historian, shares secret places around our city.
Donaldson-Bannister Farm (4831 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road).
$5 for DPT members. $10 for non-DPT members. No reservations required. Learn more.
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Spruill Open House on Sunday
Explore your creative side on Sunday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. during the Spruill Center for the Arts Open House. Check out the new murals (think Instagram!), see live demonstrations, meet the instructors and take part in a community art project as you tour the education center. This is a great chance to learn about classes for all ages and skill levels just in time for Back to Spruill Week, Sept. 11-18, which features 1- and 2-day workshops. The Spruill Education Center is located at 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road.
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Open Spaces opens Saturday at Spruill Gallery
Meet Jamaican-born artist, Acquille Dunkley on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Spruill Gallery and watch as he performs a live demonstration on the creation of his digital spaces. Open Spaces will be on view through Oct. 23.
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Save the Date
Oct. 16 | 4 - 7 p.m.
Spirits for Spruill
presented by Farmhouse Realty
Spruill's annual FUNraiser is back. Join us for an evening of art and merriment, and get the first opportunity to see the new AMPLIFY mural on the Spruill Gallery grounds. Tickets are only $45 and include bites and brews from Porter Brew & Que, a bourbon tasting from Shortbarrel Bourbon, live music, art, jewelry and wine pulls.
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"Living with Fruit Trees"
FREE program presented by Master Gardener Mike Fillon
Saturday, Sept. 11
10 a.m. Plant and Book Sale
11 a.m. discussion
Brook Run Park Barn
Planting a fruit tree is about the future. It is a true act of optimism and faith. However, it’s important to learn what your best fruit tree/ bush options are, and how to care for them, including rules for pruning. Mike Fillon, UGA Extension Master Gardener, led the team that established the Brook Run Community Orchard for three years.
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Romeo & Juliet
Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, Oct. 8 - 10, 15-17, and 22-24
All Dates: 7 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees also at 2:30 p.m.
At Stage Door Theatre
An age-old vendetta between two powerful families erupts into bloodshed. A group of masked Montagues risk further conflict by gatecrashing a Capulet party. A young lovesick Romeo Montague falls instantly in love with Juliet Capulet, who is due to marry her father’s choice, the County Paris.
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Support "Take the Internet Home with You"
The DeKalb Library Foundation announces its second annual "Stay Home and Support the Library" fundraiser. Based on the success of the 2020 fundraiser and the desire for the continued safety of donors, the fundraiser invites donors to support the library from home during the month of September.
All of the money raised will go directly to support DeKalb County Public Library’s "Take the Internet Home with You" initiative. The goal is to raise $30,000, which would allow DeKalb County Public Library to increase the hotspot inventory to close to 275 devices. Many DeKalb County residents either do not have internet access in their homes or cannot afford it. This initiative allows a patron to check out a hotspot device so they may access the internet in their home for 21 days. The program is in great demand with devices being checked out the moment they are returned.
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Fall line-up for Perimeter Adult Learning Services
PALS' newest eight-week learning series begins Monday, Sept. 13 and continues through Nov. 1. The classes will be in person at the Dunwoody United Methodist Church. The lineup of classes is as follows:
“Why? Explaining the Holocaust
Mondays 10 – 11 a.m. and Mondays 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Introduction to Geneology
Mondays 10 – 11 a.m.
The Origins of Rock and Roll
Mondays 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
How to Make Smart Use of Your Smartphone
Mondays 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
The “Real” Hamlet
Mondays 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
The cost is $55 for all classes for the 8 weeks. Registration and payment must be made on the PALS web page (www.palsonline.info). If there are any questions please contact Iris Katz, PALS Administrator by calling the PALS office at 770-698-0801 or by email at dunwoodypals@gmail.com.
PLEASE NOTE: We are strongly recommending that only those who have been fully vaccinated plan to attend our classes and The Dunwoody United Methodist Church is requiring people wear masks at all times while in the church.
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Save the Date: The Spalding Garden Club is planning a Garden Faire! The event will take place on Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 2443 Mount Vernon Rd. Rain or Shine and all outdoors. Admission is free. Pass along plants from SGC members' gardens will be for sale. Also featuring a bake sale, picnic lunch, second seasons retail shop, birdhouses, garden art, and a raffle. Proceeds from the event will be used for beautification projects in our community.
The Spalding Garden Club is a member of National Garden Clubs Inc. and Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
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