2010 City of Dunwoody Final approved budget

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The proposed City Budget is now finalized in this new updated well written document.

Georgetown / Shallowford Area Discussion - Tuesday Night

Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 7:00 p.m.

Georgetown/Shallowford Area Discussion

Atrium at Georgetown Park

4355 Georgetown Square

Dunwoody, GA

Tom Spigolon of Dunwoody Neighbor
Dunwoody residents have the power to help control the future appearance of their neighborhoods’ commercial areas — but they need to tell city officials to make it happen.

Residents will have the chance to look at plans and give their input to city officials in a series of three open meetings to help Dunwoody City Council write the city’s first comprehensive land use plan.

The first meeting is scheduled to focus on the Georgetown/Shallowford Road area Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse of the Atrium at Georgetown Park, 4355 Georgetown Square.

Mayor Pro-Tem Denis Shortal said the council needs to know how nearby residents want the city’s commercial areas to develop in the next 20 years.

“We want their input,” he said. “In particular, people right near the commercial nodes.”

A Jan. 12 meeting at the Marcus Jewish Community Center, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, will focus on the Jett Ferry/Tilly Mill areas. The final meeting is scheduled for Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom, 5303 Winters Chapel Road, and will focus on the Winters Chapel area.

Tuesday’s meeting is the third focusing on specific commercial “nodes” in Dunwoody following meetings on the Perimeter Mall and Dunwoody Village areas in October and November.

Each meeting includes a Power Point presentation on the specific area and a question and answer session with city officials. Maps and handouts will be available for those attending, said city development director Michael Tuller.

The focus for Tuesday’s meeting, the Georgetown and Shallowford Road area, will include proposals for an area which could be included in state plans for nearby I-285.

The plans, part of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Revive 285, could include a transit station for either buses or light rail at I-285 and Chamblee-Dunwoody Road. Such a facility would need to be incorporated into any 20-year plans, Tuller said.

Shortal said the current economic downturn should not discourage residents from planning for future development simply because new construction is at a relative standstill.

“The economy will turn around,” he said.

DeKalb Planning Commission to discuss new late night establishment at Friday's Plaza on Tuesday Night

Planning Commission Meeting - Tues, Jan 5, 2010 6:30 P.M.
Board of Commissioners Meeting - Tues, Jan 26, 2010 10:00 A.M.

SLUP-10-16023 18-342-12-002

Application of El Reventon Restaurant, Llc to request a Special Land Use Permit to operate a 9,397 square foot late night establishment within the Tilly Mill shopping center in the C-1 (Local Commercial) zoning district. The property is located on The south side of Van Fleet Circle, the east side of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and the west side of Tilly Mill Road, opposite Beacon Drive at 6331 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and 2421 Van Fleet Circle. The property has approximately 644 feet of frontage on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard; 656 feet of frontage on Van Fleet Circle; and 712 feet of frontage on Tilly Mill Road and contains 12.62 acres.

El Reventon @ DeKalb Community Council 122209 from John Heneghan on Vimeo.

Heneghan's Dunwoody Blog recap of 2009

As I review the 533 blog entries that I have posted in the last 365 days, I can truly say that it has been an interesting year, for both myself and the new City of Dunwoody.  Below are a few of my favorite or still relevant items.  Enjoy.

January
City Signs - redone in the official branding process?
Pot Holes - are being filled, click here to report them.
City Hall & Police Station chosen - where will we be in 9 yrs?
City of Dunwoody website - I've been promised that it will be improved.
Dunwoody Elementary built and I wish more kids walked to school, SRTS Grant.
Dunwoody found & hired the best Police Officers available.

February
School Nurse funding, may be raised again this year?
Speeding in school zones made me want the Radar Speed Limit Signs.
Watch out School Board - Angry Parents
DeKalb Parks Bond funds - Brook Run Park was slated for another $7 Million.
DCSS and the DeKalb County School Watch blog

March
Dunwoody gets late snow.
Chesnut Charter gets a few upgrades.
Murder suspect shown on web turns himself in.
Proud day in an Irish pub.
Host money coming to Dunwoody, though not final yet.
Dunwoody Public School Boundaries
Police cars purchased, lined up ready to roll.

April
Police Swearing in.
Birth of a Police Department, caught on video.
Traffic Calming comes to Dunwoody
13th wedding anniversary
Dunwoody Crime Stats - off line?  Will look to improve.
Farmers Market discussed.

May
Atlanta Colts - many hours here for me.
Radar sign demo was a success but sign was tragically hit by a speeding motorist.
Kristin was named Mother of the Year as this video shows.
Farmers Market Approved
Heart warming story of Dunwoody's Dr. Robert Albin
Put my home on the market.
No Tax increase in Dunwoody.
Julia Denniss goes to the Nationals for Scripts Spelling Bee
Being responsible for the safety and care of Dunwoody Police Officers - this story touched me.
Thank you Mike Jacobs - Town Brookhaven TAD
Welcome to the paradigm shift towards a safer community.
Chickens in Dunwoody?
Zoning Board of Appeals - interesting items where it can be neighbor against neighbor.

June
Lazy is not a Handicap.
Post Office moving out of Dunwoody Village?
Comprehensive Land Use Meetings
Vacation Day for a Dunwoody City Councilman.
Tennis Court Lights @ the Branches approved.
Vanderlyn school upgrades approved.
Heart of Dunwoody started for AED's in police cars.

July
Updated website, still more can be done.
Awesome 4th of July parade.
Police Ride Along Program
Video of Dunwoody Elementary - trying to protect the neighbors.
Dunwoody CRCT Results
DunwoodyNow opinion survey of City Services.
Happy Birthday Kristin
$100 per day per field?
DeKalb Parks Canceled Master Plan
Ashford Dunwoody & Mount Vernon
Dunwoody Police housing incentives highlighted by news.
Dunwoody rated on Transparency and gets a C-.  
Property Density discussed at Comp Land Use Meeting.

August
Unethical scofflaw - Next filing due soon.
AJC moving to Dunwoody
Why is the council is sniffing around the trash can?
Dunwoody Convention and Visitors Bureau
Georgia Perimeter College is going to grow. Huge project, huge impact on traffic. More to follow soon.
Don't Text and Drive
Laser Truck - Worst first.


September
Political Conflict of Interest? Nope
Dunwoody Council intact for another two years.
Sept 11th - Where were you eight years ago today?
A year of good governance in Dunwoody.
Dunwoody proposes 15.5 Million dollar budget for 2010
Heart of Dunwoody provides AED's to Dunwoody Police
DeKalb Falcons in Sembler Stadium?

October
If you have never failed, you have never lived.
Dunwoody Police Semi-Annual Report and Budget Request
Time to Remake MARTA by Representatives Fran Millar & Mike Jacobs
Five Dunwoody Community Meetings - discussing specific areas.
U.S. Census Bureau evaluates Dunwoody

November
No one outgrows recess, they just outgrow the playground.
Revive285
The Chicken Whisperer discusses Back Yard Chickens
Live, Work and Play but where's the Play?
Video of the newly installed Dunwoody Speed Tables
Dear future Dunwoody bank robbers...
Dunwoody HS students only take four classes per day
Is social media a fad?

December
City of Dunwoody celebrates its first year.
Judge Tony DelCampo of Dunwoody encourages future DeKalb leaders.
DeKalb Community Council denies Late Night application at Friday's Plaza
So that all Dunwoody residents may have a Merry Christmas
My goal is to have Dunwoody, GA listed as a Best Place to Live
Historic Sites in Dunwoody, GA
Looking for a house in Dunwoody, there are a few available

Looking for a house in Dunwoody, there are a few available.

While surfing the net for all things Dunwoody, I saw a page hosted by my good friend Bob Fiscella which listed all of the available single family homes currently listed in Dunwoody as being for sale.  As someone who sold one house in Dunwoody to buy another one just two blocks away; I believe that the Dunwoody market is holding its value and is a great place to live and raise a family.  Check out the interesting list of houses being offered, research on Zillow.com and then Realtor.com to get an idea of what is available before you contact the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce at 678-244-9700 to find a local real estate professional for personal assistance.

From Bob's Real Estate Blog; As we close out 2009, the number of houses on the market continues to decline, which is normal for this time of year.  In Dunwoody in the 30338 zip code, there are currently 139 active listings ranging from $150,000 to $1.29 million.  To view all of these listings, click on the Buyer’s Brief link:

Buyer Brief Page

To learn more about any of these listings, give Bob a call at 404.644.5220 or email bobfiscella@kw.com.

Historic Sites in Dunwoody, GA

I found this document written and compiled by Carol Anne Spangler of Girl Scout Troop #21429 for her Gold Award Project 2009.
Historic Sites in Dunwoody Georgia

Cheek-Spruill Farmhouse; New Hope Cemetery; The T. K. Peters House; Larkin Martin House; Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church; Swancy Farmhouse; Railroad Section Gang House; Dunwoody United Methodist Chapel; Stephen Martin Cemetery; Stephen Spruill Home Place; The Norris “Little House”; Donaldson-Bannister Farm and Cemetery; The Eidson Home Place; Warnock Cottage; Cassidy House; The W. N. Ware House; The Wardlaw House