Apologies if I missed anyone in a local contested race (as the website is not the easiest to navigate) and congratulations to those serving our community who are running unopposed (not listed).
Thank you to those who have served and decided not to run for re-election; we appreciate your service. Special thanks to Anna Hill & Michael Thurmond.
My family attends All Saint's Catholic Church and I'm a member of the Knights of Columbus,
a fraternal service organization dedicated to providing charitable
services. The Knights biggest fundraising event is our “WORLD FAMOUS”
FISH FRY which started a few weeks ago and continues for four more Friday
nights with the last serving occurring on Friday, March 22nd.
As a member of the Knights, I can tell you that fresh food is prepared
& served with love, the three hour event gets very busy but the
service is incredible.
At one point last year we were serving a meal every 13 seconds and all
of the funds were pushed back into community charity work.
Knights of Columbus All Saints Catholic Church - Gym Lower Parking Lot
Friday's from 5 pm to 8 pm
2443 Mount Vernon Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
The meals will be served in the gymnasium at
the church. Eat in or take out is available. Entrée
choices: fried cod or shrimp and broiled cod or salmon; sides include
made-from-scratch New England clam chowder, fries, macaroni and cheese,
roasted red potatoes, coleslaw, green beans and hush puppies. Kids meals
are available. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted for meals.
Desserts are available nightly (cash only). Iced tea and water are
complimentary; cash bar for beer, wine, soft drinks and bottled water.
Proceeds benefit the charities of the Knights of Columbus.
This event is open to the community. Everyone is welcome!
Video from 2011 - not much has changed except the prices are up a little.
Authorize the Mayor, City Manager, or designee to execute all documents necessary and proper to extend Blount Construction’s pavement resurfacing contract for 2024 in the amount of $3,838,083 in order to pave 15.6 miles.
For financial security and accountability purposes, the City Council converted two Accountants and one Accounts Receivable position to in house city employees.
Our current Crime Response Team’s name will be changed to reflect the work they do daily conducting traffic enforcement to improve the safety of our roads. The new Crime Response Team (a Sergeant and three Patrol Officer positions) will be able to focus on important crime reduction strategies that can make Dunwoody a safer place for our citizens. Strategies to address areas like drug trafficking, vice crimes, violent crimes, organized retail theft, gang crimes, entering autos, and other areas as needed. Police Department has also requested a non-sworn, Fleet Maintenance Coordinator to handle everyday vehicle oversight.
Funding for these position has been identified within the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) II Fund - one time Federal Funds.
previous budgeted use of fund balance of $508,838 will not be needed. Currently budgeted actual expenses are projected to fall into the 97% range after this budget amendment, meaning that unreserved fund balance should grow by $1.6 million bringing the city to 10 months of fund balance
Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton announces the promotion of Deputy Chief Mike Carlson to the position of Chief of the Dunwoody Police Department. He’ll succeed Chief Billy Grogan, who announced his retirement last month, effective June 1.
“Deputy Chief Mike Carlson has been with the Dunwoody Police Department since day one, and he has proven himself to be a strong and respected leader,” said Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton. “I’m confident that he is more than ready and right for the top job. He has the support of officers in the department and members of the community.”
Deputy Chief Carlson was one of the founding members of the Dunwoody Police Department, joining as a sergeant in 2009. He coordinated the startup of the department’s Citizen Police Academy, Neighborhood Watch, and Chaplain programs. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 2015, major in 2019, and deputy chief in 2021, overseeing the department’s day-to-day operations.
“As Dunwoody’s next Police Chief, I will continue strengthening the partnership with our community, foster innovation, and provide the best training and equipment for our officers and staff,” Carlson said. “I promise to provide effective and compassionate law enforcement services to all who live, work, and visit this great city. As the men and women of the Dunwoody Police Department continue to build upon Chief Billy Grogan’s outstanding legacy, we wish him a happy and well-deserved retirement.”
In 2022, Carlson retired as a captain with the Georgia National Guard. He began his part-time service in 2011 and was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2014. His awards include the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Meritorious Unit Commendation and Meritorious Service Medal.
“Deputy Chief Carlson's record of excellence spans the entire history of the Dunwoody Police Department, consistently delivering outstanding service to the citizens of our community,” added Chief Grogan. “With unwavering confidence, I believe his leadership will propel the department to new heights of success."
Carlson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership/Public Safety from Reinhardt University and a Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange, and the Senior Management Institute for Policing at the Police Executive Research Forum.
“Deputy Chief Carlson has played an important role in the building of our excellent police department,” said Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch. ”He has innovative ideas and a real understanding of the Dunwoody community. I know Deputy Chief Carlson will continue to move the department in the right direction.”
The transition will begin right away, and Deputy Chief Carlson will officially start his new role in April.
Kudos to all our bailiffs! Presentation of 2023 President's Volunteer Service Awards to Ron Silvers, Harry Lutz, Tielke Baker, Gary Barnett, Paul Chastain, David Cote and Roy Etheridge