Dunwoody Newsletter for April 2, 2020

City News & Events

Dunwoody issues shelter-in-place order Residents in the City of Dunwoody are under a shelter-in-place order to help protect against COVID-19. It includes exceptions for essential activities listed below. The order will be in effect through April 15, or until it is rescinded or amended by the Dunwoody City Council. The order requires people to “remain at their place of residence” but allows for outdoor activity, like walking, running and bicycling, as long as they “maintain social distancing of at least six feet” from those outside of their family or household. Individuals may also leave their residence for the following essential activities: To go to work at any business allowed to remain open. To engage in activities essential to their health and safety, or to the health and safety of their family or household members or partners or significant others (including, but not limited to, pets). This includes obtaining medical supplies or medication, visiting a health care professional, or obtaining supplies they need to work from home. To obtain necessary services, supplies or food for themselves and their family or household members, or to deliver those services or supplies to others. This includes groceries, pet supplies, household products and products necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences. To care for a family member or pet in another household. Click here for more information. We also have a helpful list of questions and answers about this order.

To help prevent the gathering of groups of 10 people or more, Brook Run Dog Park is temporarily closed. This is another step by the City of Dunwoody to help protect against COVID-19. Please note that the Brook Run trail remains open, but please keep a safe distance from others using the trail.

At this time, the city is waiving the requirement for a notary on renewal applications for occupational tax and business licenses. Business owners will need to follow up with a notarized application after the emergency has lapsed.

COVID-19 Scam Warning from the FCC The Dunwoody Police Department wants to share this alert from the FCC: Scammers are constantly adapting and the recent COVID-19 national emergency is no exception.The FCC has learned of a number of ways fraudsters are seeking to take advantage of consumers. From fake testing kits and unproven cures to government imposter scams and work-from-home schemes, robocall scams are being updated to reflect the current crisis. These scams prey on our most vulnerable community members and result in financial loss or worse, the use of potentially dangerous “treatments”. The FCC has developed a COVID-19 scams page that includes tips to assist consumers with protecting themselves and their loved ones. The guide includes scam audio and a sample text hoax that was circulating.

We've developed a list of frequently-asked questions to help you navigate the City of Dunwoody's response to COVID-19. Click here to look through the list.

Dunwoody City Hall (4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road) is closed to the public until April 13, but police and city operations continue. Dunwoody Municipal Court will be closed until April 20. Click here to learn more.

Paycheck Protection Program The  Paycheck Protection Program  prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses. Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, are eligible if they also meet program size standards. Under this program: Eligible recipients may qualify for a loan up to $10 million determined by 8 weeks of prior average payroll plus an additional 25% of that amount. Loan payments will be deferred for six months. If you maintain your workforce, SBA will forgive the portion of the loan proceeds that are used to cover the first 8 weeks of payroll and certain other expenses following loan origination. Find more information about tax deadlines, Georgia Power grants, and restaurant lists on the City of Dunwoody's Economic Development web page.

Looking to support Dunwoody businesses during these trying times? The shelter-in-place order does allow for delivery and takeout. Discover Dunwoody is keeping a list of restaurants, retailers and attractions that have modified their operations.

4 ways to stay connected to COVID-19 news, updates and alerts in Dunwoody Make sure you’re registered for Dunwoody’s emergency alert system, called NIXLE, using this link. Subscribe to the City’s e-newsletter database, (D-news): . Bookmark Dunwoody's COVID-19 page and/or check back regularly. Download the City of Dunwoody app and *turn on* notifications.

Parks & Art

Check out this story in the AJC about the Everything Will Be OK yard sign fundraiser by the Spruill Center for the Arts and Create Dunwoody.

Community

The Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber presents #BearHuntDunwoody ! Throughout the week, residents and businesses are encouraged to put a teddy bear in your window, on your porch, in a tree, or anywhere for kids to see. Go to the Chamber's Facebook page , and post your street or business after you select "going." Then look for the bears while on a social distancing stroll!

Helping the Hurting If you need help getting through this uncertain time - or if you're able to support those who do - here are two important resources in our community that are working to address food insecurity. Click below to learn more.

Malachi's Storehouse

Community Assistance Center

Additional COVID-19 Resources

The State of Georgia has a new COVID-19 hotline. If you believe that you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, please contact your primary care doctor, an urgent care clinic, or your local federally qualified healthcare center. Please do not show up unannounced at an emergency room or health care facility. Hotline:  (844) 442-2681

For information on the coronavirus and best practices to limit the spread of germs, please refer to the following sites:    https://dph.georgia.gov/novelcoronavirus https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html Here's a link to the Georgia Department of Health’s COVID-19 case count map, which is updated each day at noon:   https://dph.georgia.gov/georgia-department-public-health-covid-19-daily-status-report

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