Year in Review the "City of Dunwoody"

A year ago the City of Dunwoody only officially existed in the plans of those who were working towards their final objective of creating a City. Though much work was done to get us to that point last January, several difficult hurdles needed to be overcome. With the help of Fran Millar, Dan Weber and hundreds of volunteers, we are now celebrating this holiday season officially in the City of Dunwoody.

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or for you Seinfeld fans, Happy Festivus.

January

City of Dunwoody has major support

City of Dunwoody referendum defeated in committee

February

Jill Chambers spouts FUD tactics to justify her denial of Dunwoody's self determination.
(PS: there is a sexy blond featured in this video hiding behind her Foster Grants.)

Dunwoody Bill being revived? (video)

Dunwoody rises from the ashes

March

Jill & Vernon sitting in a tree.... ugh.. I feel sick (video)

Done deal for Dunwoody, House ok ends three-year battle.

April

Last Minute Dunwoody Property Transfer Bill Fails.

City Operations, Task Force Kickoff meeting for the future of Dunwoody.

May

Living a Mayberry Fantasy in Dunwoody, GA while reporting on the push for Cityhood. (video)

Barnes hired to Fight Dunwoody Cityhood (video)

June

Dunwoody Homeowners Association sponsoring Thursdays Dunwoody Forum. (video)

AJC reports that 200 request absentee ballots for City Referendum

July

Dunwoody Yes on the news and a wonderful 4th of July Parade. (video)

Residents approve the City of Dunwoody

August

Task Force Reports & will CH2MHill be a good deal for us?

Frequent question, What Dunwoody Voting District do I live in?

September

Dunwoody faces projected $2.3 million shortfall.

John Heneghan & Tom Taylor interviewed following election to City Council. (video)

Dunwoody Election Results

Why is this a tough decision? A $6.9 million surplus vs. $2 million deficit over 3 years.

October

Weber's outline of why to use the Hybrid Model in Dunwoody.

CH2M Hill withdraws Dunwoody bid & Boyken presents their plan to assist city.

Election Day, Boyken, Attorneys, Alcohol & Murder

November

Warren Hutmacher named as Dunwoody's first City Manager.

Councilman Robert Wittenstein provides a comprehensive update on Dunwoody.

December

Dunwoody ribbon cutting and decision to take over a number of County services.

Billy Grogan named Dunwoody's first Police Chief.

On December 29th there will be a budget hearing where I believe we will be announcing that Dunwoody will be operating in the Black in year one. Compare that to the news stories above from September.

We've come a long way since last January but there is still much work to be done, I'm just happy to have been a part of it. Thank you.