Homeschool Expo Saturday in Marietta

The Southeast Homeschool Expo is town this weekend at the Cobb Galleria.  It's a 10-15 minute drive from Dunwoody.  Lots of resources for homeschooling.  Even if you do not homeschool you can go and look at books and curriculum to enhance your child's education.  Perhaps your child acquires knowledge in a way not taught at the public school.  Maybe you want more religious and conservative resources at home.  It's all there.

See HERE.  Lots of corporate and independent vendors on site.

h/t to Dunwoody Talk

Video of July 22 Dunwoody City Council Meeting - Alcohol nixed, Trees Replaced, Orchard Expanded & Clean Sweep Announced

 Short meeting - Video uploaded to YouTube

All items passed as presented except the alcohol in parks item which failed.  300 trees will be planted in city parks including a possible expansion of the orchard in Brook Run.  Three candidates (Jim Riticher, Henly Shelton and Sam Eads) announced during public comment for the Nov City Council elections as a slate naming themselves as the "clean sweep candidates" see video at the 12 min mark for announcement.

Alcohol in parks item is discussed at the 23:30 point above and was rejected unanimously.

Approval of Contract Award to Trees Atlanta Agreement for Tree Plantings Within the City Parks. (Passed with the possible addition of fruit trees added to the Brook Run Orchard.)

Approval of Project Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Perimeter Center Traffic System Upgrades.  (Passed)

RESOLUTION: To Establish Print Fees for GIS Maps.  (Passed)

Approval of Contract Award for RFP 13-02 Public Safety Video Surveillance Project.  (Passed)

SECOND READ: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 25, Section 25-32: Possession, Use, or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages. (Failed)

RESOLUTION - 90 Day Moratorium on Rezoning and Special Land Use Permit Applications. (Passed)

Appointment of Member to Serve on the Dunwoody Audit Committee. (Approved)

RESOLUTION to Establish Fees for Life Safety Review and Inspection.(Passed)

Dunwoody Police Crime Response Team is ready for your requests.

Crime Response Team

CRT Mission and Philosophy

The Crime Response Team was formed in May of 2013 as part of the Dunwoody Police Patrol Division to provide the Department with the ability to quickly address emerging crime trends and problem areas. The CRT allows the Department to direct resources to a specific problem without diverting Patrol officers from responding to calls for service. The overriding philosophy of the CRT is that crime can be deterred from occurring through highly proactive enforcement and through directed enforcement following creative problem oriented policing strategies.

The Crime Response Team consists of three patrol officers and one sergeant working in a variety of marked and unmarked vehicles, bicycle patrol and foot patrol - depending upon the specific problem they are addressing.

CRT Goals and Priorities

The goal of the Crime Response Team is to answer all traffic and criminal complaints in your area. The main priorities of the CRT are:

1. Traffic Enforcement and Investigations
2. Suppression of Property Crime and Crimes Against Persons
3. Narcotic Investigations
4. Problem-Oriented Policing Projects

Traffic Hazards and Complaints

The Traffic Complaint Form is designed to provide citizens the opportunity to alert the Dunwoody Police Department to potential traffic hazards in their neighborhood or a particular location within the City.
Such complaints might be drivers repeatedly disobeying a stop sign at an intersection, drivers failing to slow down in school zones, or drivers routinely speeding at a particular location.

If you have observed a potential traffic hazard and would like the Dunwoody Police Department's Crime Response Team to look into it, please use our ONLINE TRAFFIC COMPLAINT FORM to notify us.

Speed Trailer Requests and Reports

The use of a speed trailer aids in educating the public. Especially the driver who may be unaware of exactly how fast they are going. While traffic enforcement through visible patrols and traffic citations remains an important component of our overall traffic safety strategy, the use of our speed monitoring trailer bolsters our efforts to reduce speeding through education and awareness.

Residents who would like the speed monitoring trailer placed in their neighborhood are invited to use our ONLINE SPEED TRAILER REQUEST FORM to notify us. Due to the high volume of requests for the speed montoring trailer, placements will occur in the order in which requests are received.

For speed trailer results reporting, visit our SPEED TRAILER PAGE.

Criminal Complaints or Tips

The Dunwoody Police Department utilizes state of the art technology to receive information on criminal activity including potential drug "hot spots", crimes against persons or property, and other important information to help resolve or deter criminal activity within our community. Specific information such as addresses, detailed suspect descriptions, makes, models, colors, license plates and special features of vehicles as well as any other pertinent information can be helpful to the Department when investigating tips and complaints. Visit our Submit A Crime Tip page for access to our text or online tools.

Sgt. Jason Dove

Sergeant Jason Dove oversees the Crime Response Team and can be reached at (678) 382-6910 or EMAIL SERGEANT DOVE

Peachtree CV Classic 5k / 1 Mile Road Race Sponsorships Available

Peachtree Charter Middle School

The CV Classic, a 5K road race and 1 mile fun run for Peachtree Charter Middle School, is now accepting sponsors from local businesses.  Sponsorships range from $100 to $3000 (proceeds go toward new and improved amenities for the outdoor recreation area at Dunwoody's middle school).  The new track at Peachtree is being installed now and funds are still needed for other amenities at the track area behind the school.

Join other local businesses in this effort.  Sponsors get their name/logo on the event T-shirt (worn often after the race by adults and youth of Dunwoody).  Additional perks for sponsorship.

If your employer (and those of you who own/operate a local business) wants to participate please email dunwoodyparent@gmail.com to secure your spot.  The event is October 5th, 2013 but sponsorships are being secured now.

Marcus JCC events open to the entire Dunwoody Community

CALENDAR LISTINGS FROM THE MARCUS JCC OF ATLANTA

Exciting Programs… Open to the Entire Community!

Summer Driver's Ed

July 29-August 2
All classes are Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:30 pm and will include a lunch break. 

(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

MJCCA Members and BBYO Members: $465; Non-Members: $495

Driver's Ed classes are designed to produce safer, more confident, and more experienced teenage drivers. Each student will attend 30 hours of classroom training, which includes the State-required Alcohol and Drug Awareness (ADAP) training. Students will also complete 6 hours of private individual behind-the-wheel training with a licensed driver training instructor. Graduates are eligible for up to 10% reduction in insurance premiums and parents are eligible for a $150 Georgia Income Tax Credit. All students must be at least fifteen years of age by the end of the class. 

More information: Stacie Graff, stacie.graff@atlantajcc.org,678.812.3972.

Edgewise Speaker Series: Miki Bell

Thursday, August 1, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Member: Free; Silver Sneakers & Non-Member: $5

Edgewise is a weekly speaker series that touches on a multitude of relevant topics from politics and religion to Hollywood to history. Adults of all ages are invited to join the discussion. On August 1, Miki Bell, who served in the Israeli Police Force and Army and worked for El-Al, will speak about her book A Life of Many Colors: From Israel to America.

More information: Lilly Mahana, lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org,678.812.4064.

Doubles Pickleball Tournament

Sunday, August 4, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Member: $15; Non-Member: $25

Beat the heat and join us for an indoor tournament at the MJCCA! This tournament is perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. In addition to a great day of friendly pickleball competition, all registered players are welcome to take advantage of all MJCCA facilities for the day. Players registered as singles will be paired with other unmatched players. Tournament will consist of 2 groupings (recreational and competitive, with prizes awarded to the winner of each grouping). Players are guaranteed a minimum of three games in their grouping. The top teams in each grouping will advance finals and a chance to play for the championship. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st place team in each grouping. Advanced registration required. Fee includes: Tournament entry, one-day MJCCA facilities pass, drinks, snacks, and prizes for the winners.

More information: Lilly Mahana, lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org,678.812.4064.

Edgewise Speaker Series: Seymour E. Goodman

Thursday, August 8, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Member: Free; Silver Sneakers & Non-Member: $5

Edgewise is a weekly speaker series that touches on a multitude of relevant topics from politics and religion to Hollywood to history. Adults of all ages are invited to join the discussion. On august 8, Seymour E. Goodman, Professor of International Affairs and Computing at Georgia Tech, will discuss cyber security and provide an overview of why we are all at risk and how much of it is beyond our control.

More information: Lilly Mahana, lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org,678.812.4064.

Atlanta Writers’ Academy: Teen Creative Writing Workshop

Sundays, August 11, 18, 25, 2:00-5:00 pm

(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Ages 13-16; Member: $175; Non-Member: $225

Instructor: Lisa Baron Shore

Under the guidance of award-winning and best-selling writer Lisa Shore, this course lets writers between the ages of 13 and 16 unleash their creativity while gaining important knowledge about the tools of the trade like voice and story. These emerging authors will gain an education on the different types of fiction and non-fiction. This provides them the opportunity to discover which genre they like best.  Fun and pressure-free, students will foster valuable writing skills to help them become stronger writers – a skill they’ll need in school and beyond!

About the Instructor: Lisa Baron Shore is an award-winning writer and author of the acclaimed political memoir: Life of the Party. Lisa has appeared on MSNBC's "The Martin Bashir Show"; "The Dennis Miller Show"; "The Alan Colmes Show"; "Culture Shocks"; "On the Block with Tim"; "The Judith Regan Show"' and participated in Vanity Fair's exclusive Writer's Reading series.

More information: Pam Morton, pam.morton@atlantajcc.org, 678.812.3981.

Edgewise Speaker Series: Dick Higgins

Thursday, August 15, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Member: Free; Silver Sneakers & Non-Member: $5

Edgewise is a weekly speaker series that touches on a multitude of relevant topics from politics and religion to Hollywood to history. Adults of all ages are invited to join the discussion. On August 15, Dick Higgins, Director at Seniors Enriched Living in Roswell, will discuss “Germans in America.”

More information: Lilly Mahana, lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org,678.812.4064.

BBYO Connect Kickoff Pool Party

Sunday, August 18, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

6-8th Graders

Fee: $10 (by 8/12); $15 (after 8/12)

Join us for BBYO Connect's Kickoff Pool Party! Teens will enjoy fun in the sun, pool games, and snacks to end the summer and start off the school year. You do not need to be a member to attend!

More information: Stacie Graff, stacie.graff@atlantajcc.org,678.812.3972.

Edgewise Speaker Series: Lecia Brooks

Thursday, August 22, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Member: Free; Silver Sneakers & Non-Member: $5

Edgewise is a weekly speaker series that touches on a multitude of relevant topics from politics and religion to Hollywood to history. Adults of all ages are invited to join the discussion. On August 22, Lecia Brooks, Director of Outreach at the Southern Poverty Law Center, will present on the topic “Fighting Hate, Teaching Tolerance, and Seeking Justice.”

More information: Lilly Mahana, lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org,678.812.4064.

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday July 22nd

Monday, July 22nd
Dunwoody City Hall
41 Perimeter Center East

Dunwoody, GA 30346

6:00 p.m. - Work Session Packet

7:00 p.m. - Council Voting Packet

Watch Live at 7 pm

Agenda 6 PM
Agenda 7 PM

Approval of Contract Award to Trees Atlanta Agreement for Tree Plantings Within the City Parks.

Approval of Project Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Perimeter Center Traffic System Upgrades.

RESOLUTION: To Establish Print Fees for GIS Maps.

Approval of Contract Award for RFP 13-02 Public Safety Video Surveillance Project.

SECOND READ: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 25, Section 25-32: Possession, Use, or Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages.

RESOLUTION - 90 Day Moratorium on Rezoning and Special Land Use Permit Applications.

Appointment of Member to Serve on the Dunwoody Audit Committee.

RESOLUTION to Establish Fees for Life Safety Review and Inspection.