Today is last day of early voting at the Dunwoody Library, weekend events and other tidbits of information.

 World Series Watch Party - see the Braves on a BIG Screen at the Shops of Dunwoody!

Join us on Saturday, October 30 for Game 4 of the World Series – LIVE on a giant, inflatable screen in the parking lot.  Event starts at 7 p.m. Game starts at 8:09 p.m.  *Outdoor food and beverage is not allowed - so please plan to patronize one of the great restaurants at the Shops of Dunwoody.  Bring your own chairs and blankets.  Free and open to all.  The Shops of Dunwoody is located at 5500 Chamblee Dunwoody Road  Additional parking available behind Vintage Pizza and J. Christopher’s.   Supported by Brand Properties, Discover Dunwoody, GA and Dunwoody Economic Development.

Dunwoody Homecoming Dance - Saturday from 6 to 9 at Brook Run

Dunwoody High School Parents have organized an outdoor Homecoming Dance for Sat October 30th at Brook Run Amphitheater & Pavilion.  It's a FREE homecoming dance party from 6 to 9 pm for all Dunwoody High School Students, 9-12 graders, sponsored by the parents.  Close to 200 people have already RSVP'ed please encourage your student's attendance and hope for good weather.  Dunwoody Police and Dunwoody Parents will be on site as "Chaperones". 

True heroes run into building collapsing around them!

Today is last day of early voting at the Dunwoody Library - official election day is Tuesday.

City of Dunwoody Council - Post 1, District 1 

City of Dunwoody Council - Post 2, District 2 

City of Dunwoody Council - Post 3, District 3

Dunwoody Candidate Finance Reports - Contributions & Expenses

McKendrick’s Steak House is listed as one of the Top 5 Highest-Rated Steakhouses In Atlanta

Dunwoody Truck or Treat / Elton John Tribute Band rescheduled to Fri Nov 12th - Brook Run.

Sweetgreen is one of my favorite salad restaurants I frequent when I visit DC, there is one coming to Dunwoody opening in the new Food Hall at Ashford Lane.

Any Downton Abbey Fans? Check out the Exhibition in Sandy Springs | An Immersive Learning Experience

Matthew McConaughey and Rachael Ray part of MJCCA book festival line-up

Peachtree Middle School received a perfect Food Inspection score from the Dept of Health.

Wednesday evening I sat across from AJC political reporter Greg Bluestein at Iron Hill for the What's Up Dunwoody event watching the Braves game where we talked baseball, chatted light politics & interesting characters & acquaintances from our past.  Greg is a die hard Braves fan and he was recently featured in the Reporter Newspaper.  Dunwoody is lucky to have him as a local.

In Dunwoody you can expect tougher Party House regulations to stop abusive short term tenants and softer rules on Food Trucks in order to liven up Dunwoody Village.

Artists Wanted for Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Black History Month Murals

Christmas for Kids 2021: FAMILY REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! To schedule an interview contact Ana Varela at I Care Atlanta, Ana@icareatlanta.org or (678) 615-3341. NOTE: registrants must show proof of Dunwoody residence to qualify.

Crowd sourced funding to help your neighbors who need a lift up, join Giving Grace to check it out.

Dunwoody is a smart City.

Friends of the Dunwoody Library Book Sale is Sat Nov 6th but right now they already have racks of book in the hall for sale.  Go get the good stuff early.

Atlanta Irish Fest is happening next Sat Nov 6th in Roswell.  

Dunwoody City Council approves contract with Metro Atlanta adult baseball league

Here's some COVID news to be grateful for — kids 5 and up could get vaccinated by Thanksgiving

Musical interlude to bring a bit of joy to your day. & Throwback new residents may enjoy.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday October 25, 2021 (Budget, City Salary Chart, new Baseball League, higher Park Fees, traffic signals, Door to Door salesman, LCI in PCID)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 25, 2021
6:00 PM – DUNWOODY CITY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

 
Observe & listen via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88161192440

Agenda - City Site Agenda

Invocation

PUBLIC COMMENT - in person only now that COVID-19 special operation rules are not in place.  Come make your public comment at City Hall.

Citizen Commendations to Tyree Thorne and Kirk Malcolm (Chief Grogan)

Second Public Hearing - Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Adoption

Approval of Amendment of City Position Allocation and Compensation Chart

Resolution Appointing a Member to Serve on the Planning Commission - Jackie Edmundson

Approval of an Amendment to the Grant Agreement with the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for the Westside Connector Project

Approval of a Design Contract with Practical Design Partners for the Peeler Road Path Project

Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Georgia Department of Transportation - Traffic Light Control

FIRST READ: Consideration of a Text Amendment to Amend Standards for Entertainment Districts

Approval of an Athletic Association Manual Fee Adjustment (Brent Walker)

Approval of a Facility Usage Agreement with Metro Atlanta Baseball League (Brent Walker)

FIRST READ: Text Amendment to Chapter 10 re Door-to-Door Salesmen

Approval of Facility Usage Agreements with the Athletic Association Partners (Brent Walker)

Award of a Construction Contract for Phase I of the Winters Chapel Path

Award of Professional Services Contract - Livable Centers Initiative Grant

Authorization to Contract for Installation and Operation of Electrical Vehicle Posts at City Facilities.

Scout Troop 477 Halloween Farm Festival is Today from Noon to 6 pm at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm

This is a wonderful family event, perfect for kids of all ages!

Come enjoy Scout Troop 477’s annual Halloween Farm Festival today on Saturday Oct. 23, 12 pm to 6 pm at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm at 4831 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road. You can park at nearby Independence Square and take the shuttle over. 

Kids of all ages can go on the “Trick or Treat Mystery Adventure” and help solve the mystery of the missing candy! Enjoy games with prizes, crafts, a petting zoo, music, and an outdoor food court with fresh grilled burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, veggie burgers and more. 

Admission is free and activities range in cost from 50 cents for games to $4 for entry to the Petting Zoo.  Cash / credit cards and Apple Pay are all accepted.  Unlimited Game Bracelets are available along with a Family Adventure package. 

Don’t miss Dunwoody’s favorite fall tradition. Costumes are welcome!

Early Voting is Now Available at the Dunwoody Library - watch DHA Candidate Fourm and read about the two District Candidates based on where you live.

Please review the map below as you only get to vote for one of the two candidates based on the district where you live.  Research accordingly and then go vote.

Advance voting for the Nov. 2, 2021, Election is taking take place Oct. 12 through Oct. 29 at the Dunwoody Library.  Go Vote at your earliest convenience as the Dunwoody City Council makes local advance voting a priority by paying DeKalb County Board of Elections to offer this service in Dunwoody.

Dunwoody Library *(drop box location)
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338

Polls at the library will be open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Saturday advance voting days are Oct. 16 and Oct. 23 with available hours from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Sunday advance voting days are Oct. 17 and Oct. 24, noon until 5 p.m.

Videos below are from the Dunwoody Homeowners Facebook Page.   There are some sound quality issues as well as some starts and stops but to supplement what is being discussed the Facebook comments help a bit and here are news articles from the Dunwoody Crier and Dunwoody Reporter.

Crier - Dunwoody City Council debate a civilized affair — until it wasn’t.

Reporter - Schools, safety, and redevelopment big talking points at Dunwoody candidate forum.

If you live in District 1, the West side of Dunwoody, you get one vote for either Catherine or Terry.  No other votes except for ESplost One Penny Sales Tax for Education.

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If you live in District 2, the Center of Dunwoody, you get one vote for either Rob or Jim.  No other votes except for ESplost One Penny Sales Tax for Education.

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If you live in District 3, the East side of Dunwoody, you get one vote for either Tom or Brian.  No other votes except for ESplost One Penny Sales Tax for Education.

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The Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival - Sunday at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody

 https://theatlantakosherbbq.com

BBQ Taste Ticket Sales

$1 per Ticket - Get ONE FREE Ticket with every 10 Tickets you buy on-line ($1.00 each)

As this is a BBQ competition, teams sell tastes of their competition Brisket, Beef Ribs, Chicken and Chili. A taste is a sample of the food item in a 1 oz container.

We recommend around 10 tastes per person so about $10 per person. We understand that a taste may not be enough food so in addition, we have Kosher food vendors that are selling full meals. They will take cash, credit cards or tasting tickets. They will have hamburgers, hot dogs, brisket sandwiches, chicken dishes and other items starting at 11:15 a.m.  Their prices may range from $3.00 to $15.00

Competition team food availability times:

Chili – 11:30

Chicken – 12:00

Ribs – 12:30

Brisket – 1:00

 This event draws huge crowds but a shuttle bus will be operating to all surrounding parking lots - watch for the signs.

New O'Brian's Restaurant open for just under a month, with new owners and a caribbean fusion menu, may already be looking to expand?

It was a wonderful Friday night at the Heneghan household where the young couple relished in the fact that our three teenage boys were gone to various events or away at college.  We each had long day at our various day time professions so we sat under our magnolia tree enjoying conversation and an adult libation.  Numerous neighbors walked by with their dogs for their evening stroll, a few friends stopped and went, and another good friend stopped to enjoy a glass of wine as we got into some heavy discussions regarding the meaning of life.  Before you know it, we decided it was time to think what we were doing for the evening meal and the topic of O'Brian's new menu was raised.  Our good friend decided to join us for a meal to continue the conversation and we were off to O'Brian's Tavern for dinner.

As we walked to the front door a young man was departing and as we passed he turned thanking us for visiting during their soft opening, hoping that we would enjoy the food.  It turned out that young man was one of the two new owners.  As we walked in I recognized friends to our left but my bride saw friends at a booth up ahead, so as she is custom she immediately welcomed those friends had to know what they were eating and if I'm mistaken she may have even started taste testing the appetizer on the table.  After saving that couples appetizer from my bride, we returned to talk to our other friends to hear their opinions of the bill of fare. 

The server was friendly if not chatty and knowledgeable of the food and we really enjoyed his quick wit; the busboy was attentive with our waters and as my wife needs to know everyone's story we soon swapping stories with a Dunwoody High School Junior who was doing a fantastic job for it just being his second day in the position.

We ordered a few cocktails and the bartender personally came over to clarify a point on the wine choice (Pinot Grigio vs Pino Noir) and before you knew it we were chatting regarding her Caribbean culture.  She then challenged us to guess her first name based on the clues that she is named after an island off Venezuela as well as a popular cocktail.  My buddy who speaks four languages, and has lived in various parts of the world then smiled, high fived me and turned to the bartender saying it was a real pleasure to meet you, Margarita.  That round of drinks were then on the house.

We reviewed the extensive menu and ordered the Jurk'd out Salmon Rolls & Spinach Dip for appetizers, I had the Parmesan Crusted Salmon over the creamy pasta, our friend had the Blackened Salmon with my bride only having the Tomato Bisque soup.  All the food was fantastic. We chatted with the General Manager who explained that there may be big changes coming to O'Brian's as this was just a soft opening.  There may be establishment name changes in the future, there may expansion of the restaurant into the vacant spaces next door and they would really want to expand outdoor seating too.  What they want to stress is that this is a new restaurant, with new owners and wildly different menu from what the previous other establishment offered.    Check them out as I think we'll be back later this weekend for brunch.

Could the new O'Brian's already be thinking of expanding?

https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/633478168

Dunwoody High School Parents organize outdoor Homecoming Dance for Sat October 30th at Brook Run Amphitheater & Pavilion

RSPV Here
DHS Homecoming Event - Oct 30th, 7:00 pm
Brook Run Amphitheater

The Dunwoody City Council was contacted by a group of concerned Dunwoody High School Parents let by Ms. Elma Orr that the DeKalb School System canceled any and all plans to support a traditional homecoming celebration on school property.  The DHS Homecoming game is on the 23rd but the best outdoor location being the new Brook Run Amphitheater and Pavilion was booked for another event that evening therefore the parents decided to rent (at a highly discounted rate) the Brook Run Amphitheater & Pavilion for Saturday October 30th.  

A GoFundMe site was started and DHS parents quickly covered the basic needs to make this event a reality with no additional costs to the students.  Additional funds if received would go towards extras like drinks and refreshments.

The committee is reviewing various aspects of the event including security coverage to ensure the event runs smoothly and the kids have a great time.

The committee would now like to spread the word to the Parents and Students at Dunwoody High School to please support this event if interested in doing so and the committee would kindly like your RSPV on the evite system.   Thanks

 

Dunwoody City Council Agenda, Mon October 11, 2021 (Budget, Sign Ordinace, City Mgr Report, Holiday Lights, Traffic Light Control, Salary Ranges)

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 11, 2021
6:00 PM – DUNWOODY CITY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

 Observe & listen via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82255596802

Agenda - city site 

Invocation

PUBLIC COMMENT - in person only now that COVID-19 special operation rules are not in place.  Come make your public comment at City Hall.

Presentation of Oaths of Office to: Police Officers Jeffrey Corbett; Arlis Gwyn, Angelo Osses, Jorge Sanchez

Award of Recertification by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police State Certification Program

City Manager's Monthly Report (Eric Linton)

Public Hearing - Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Presentation

Public Art Easement - 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Spruill Gallery

Approval of Contract to appoint Nichols, Cauley & Associates for Internal Audit Services

SECOND READ: Review and Consideration of a New Sign Ordinance to Replace Chapter 20 - Signs

SECOND READ: Text Amendment to Chapter 24, Illicit Sex Acts for Hire

Award of a Contract to CGS, LLC for Tree Removal on the Winters Chapel Path Phase I Project

Contract Award for Installation of Holiday Lights at Brook Run Park 

 Discussion of Amendment of City Position Allocation and Compensation Chart

Approval of a Facility Usage Agreement with Metro Atlanta Baseball League

Approval of an Amendment to the Grant Agreement with the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for the Westside Connector Project

Approval of a Design Contract with Practical Design Partners for the 12 ft wide Peeler Road Path Project along the northern side of Peeler Road from Lakeside Drive to Winters Chapel Road.

Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Georgia Department of Transportation to allow them total control of our traffic lights for the next ten years?

Proposed DeKalb School Changes as Preliminary Master Plan is released, DHA Candidate Forum on Oct 13th, New Dunwoody Park Plans include Splash Pads and Girls Softball Facilities

Preliminary - DeKalb County School System Comprehensive Master Plan

For our cluster, the DeKalb County School System suggests turning Austin and the new Shallowford (to be built on Chamblee Dunwoody in Georgetown) into K-8, adding an Early Learning Center to Kingsley, rebuilding Hightower and redistricting the new Shallowford and Hightower students to the Chamblee Cluster. This will reduce both Peachtree and Dunwoody student populations. Note there are no planned projects suggested for Peachtree or Dunwoody High School, and only new HVAC systems for Chesnut and Kingsley. Also, note that nothing seems to change for at least two years as the construction of Shallowford is two years out and Hightower is 5 plus years out.  More information will be coming on October 26th during the Regional Townhall - link below.

Video - Comprehensive Master Plan Phase 2 Wrap-Up Meeting - Oct 4th

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJXGT06Q8Qs

 Region I Meeting – Oct 26^th, 2021 at 6:00 PM

https://bit.ly/region1-cmp-townhall

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Austin & Vermack Park Plans – splash pads and Girls Softball are on the table.

Click here to review the full Austin Park concepts.

Austin Park Video   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZG899Y7tsA

Here are the full Vermack Park proposals.

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Dunwoody Homeowners Association Candidate Forum will be streamed via Facebook

DHA Candidate Forum
City Council District Races
October 13, 2021 7 PM | Facebook Live

The traditional moderator is the sitting DHA president.  Occasionally a news editor has been invited to participate.  In the past the forums have been held at local swim/tennis clubs or at the Dunwoody High School auditorium.

Questions are collected from the public via an online form.  DHA exec board members coallate the questions for each race.  Candidates do not know the questions prior to the forum and they do not play a role in setting the format.

Submit your questions for Candidate Forum.

Three Dunwoody City Council seats are on the Nov. 2 ballot, with six candidates vying in the races. Reporter Newspapers asked each candidate their views on pressing city topics.

Advance voting for the November 2, 2021, General Election/Special Election will take place at the Dunwoody Library from October 12 through October 29, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Weekend advance voting days are October 16 and October 23 with available hours from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

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 Halloween

One more thing - Briers North will not be hosting Halloween crowds this year. 

Halloween 2021 Cancellation in the Briers North Subdivision off Tilly Mill

Due to Covid-19, we again made a decision to cancel trick-or-treating this year in Briers North. Our traditional Halloween candy and decorations will be absent. We will revisit the situation next year - hopefully we will be able to resume in 2022.  If you've never been, it was always quite a sight, and kudos to the many families who would put on this event year after year.