A technical glitch caused bounce-backs for many recipients of last week's D-news. The good news is that the issue appears to be resolved. We don't want you to miss any of the important information for the first week of the new year, so we are resending a modified version of last week's publication.
Happy new year, Dunwoody, and best wishes for health and happiness in 2022!
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UPCOMING
Thursday, Jan. 6
6 p.m. - City Hall
Monday, Jan. 10
6 p.m. - City Hall
Swearing in of new Council Members
Through Jan. 17
Nonperishable food drive
Bins throughout city
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Looking ahead to 2022
Mayor Lynn Deutsch looks ahead to opportunities and challenges for Dunwoody in 2022.
"The last two years have taught us the futility of making predictions but also the importance of having plans and being flexible. Even with the uncertainty caused by COVID-19, Dunwoody has continued to thrive. City Council remains focused on connectivity by purchasing additional parkland, enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety with new sidewalks and crosswalks, paving roads, hosting events and partnering to encourage improvements to the Dunwoody Village area."
Read more using the links below.
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A quick reminder about Dunwoody's consumer fireworks ordinance. During most of the year, fireworks cannot be used after 9 p.m. or before 10 a.m., but there are important exceptions. Fireworks can be used between 10 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. during the following holidays:
- Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day)
- the last Saturday and Sunday in May (Memorial Day holidays)
- July 3, July 4 (Independence Day)
- the first Monday in September (Labor Day)
- Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) of each year.
In addition, on Jan. 1 of each year, fireworks are allowed between midnight and 1 a.m.
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Looking for a COVID test?
Click here for the City of Dunwoody's website with a list of testing options in and around Dunwoody. The site also includes a message from health officials urging individuals seeking testing to avoid hospital emergency departments - unless they are experiencing severe COVID-19 symptoms requiring urgent medical attention.
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Dunwoody Municipal Court canceled for Jan. 5 and 6
Due to the uptick of COVID cases statewide and in the city, Dunwoody Municipal Court sessions will be canceled on Jan. 5 and 6. This is out of an abundance of caution.
Notices are being mailed out with a new court date and time.
Please note that Dunwoody Municipal Court will remain open to the public, but there will be no court sessions during the first week of January 2022.
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Financial assistance for rent
DeKalb County has been granted an additional $14.8 million in federal funds to reopen its Tenant Landlord Assistance Coalition to help keep people in their homes.
When the program paused new applications last month, as many as 5,700 applications were still outstanding. DeKalb is working through that backlog now.
DeKalb residents can check their TLAC status or file a new claim using this link.
Any Georgia resident who needs assistance can access state funds using this link.
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Sanitation service delays
Due to significant staffing challenges within its residential collection operation, DeKalb County Sanitation is currently experiencing sanitation service delays within all service areas. These delays are affecting all three residential collection streams (garbage, recycling and yard trimmings). Further, these delays could potentially last throughout the coming weeks. Based on these current circumstances of limited staffing resources, garbage collection remains a priority. However, collection teams are also working diligently and extending their hours in the coming weeks to ensure recycling and yard trimmings collection occurs in the most timely and efficient manner possible.
As of Friday, Dec. 31, all solid waste and the majority of recycling and yard trimmings were collected. Unserved customers should leave recycling carts and bagged yard trimmings at the curb. Crews will begin to collect the remaining items on Monday, Jan. 3.
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The latest edition of the Dunwoody Digest is being delivered to resident and business mailboxes this week. You'll find it chock-full of great information including a calendar of events for Winter '22, a complete roundup of new restaurants coming to Dunwoody and a re-cap of the city's new sign code.
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Have you received your copy of the Jan-March 2022 Dunwoody Digest?
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Where will you volunteer?
Volunteer sign-ups are now open for projects throughout the city in celebration of Dunwoody's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 17:
- Tree and daffodil planting at Brook Run Park, in coordination with Trees Atlanta and the Daffodil Project
- Trail maintenance and invasive species removal at the Dunwoody Nature Center
- Cleanup and gravel work at the Brook Run Dog Park
- Edging and weeding at the Brook Run Community Garden & Orchard
- Refurbishment of Dunwoody picnic tables
The Souper Bowl of Caring community food drive is happening NOW and will continue until Jan. 17. Donations will help Malachi’s Storehouse and the Community Assistance Center support local families.
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Completed in 2021:
Public Works
The City of Dunwoody completed sidewalk construction on Mt. Vernon Place from south of Mt. Vernon Road to the existing sidewalk at the Falkirk subdivision. This section will ultimately offer connections to sidewalks planned along Mt. Vernon Road and Mt. Vernon Place to Tilly Mill.
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As we wrap up 2021, here are a few tips to green up your new year from Dunwoody's Sustainability Committee:
New Year Resolutions
Set green New Year resolutions to eliminate or lessen wasteful single use plastics. If you don't already do these regularly, make it a resolution.
Recycle your Christmas tree
DeKalb residents receiving sanitation services can place their tree at the curb for pick-up on regular yard waste collection days throughout January. Trees eight feet or larger need to be cut in half for curbside pick-up. The recycled trees will be chipped into mulch or used as wildlife habitat. Additionally, you can recycle your trees at most Home Depot locations.
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Read all about it! Dunwoody is featured in the Guide to the Central Perimeter in the December issue of Atlanta Magazine. Check out some of the "tried-and-true places to eat and imbibe." See if you've visited the top photo ops in our community. And learn about "new and revamped hotels, bars and entertainment spaces" attracting locals and visitors alike. The issue is linked here and on newsstands now (pages 105-114)!
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Saturday, Jan. 15 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages 13+
Scouts, join the Dunwoody Nature Center for a day of all things environmental science: bees and pollination, habitat studies, oil spill clean-up techniques, and more! The program will help Scouts complete all necessary requirements to earn badge. Ages 13 and older; some prerequisites needed.
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Monday, Jan. 17 | 9:30 a.m. – 1 or 3 p.m.
Ages 4 & Grades K-5
School breaks mean time for fun at the Dunwoody Nature Center! On MLK Day, kids ages 4 or in grades K-5 learn to explore nature while setting up a campsite, tying knots, practicing hiking basics, and exploring more camping essentials. Early drop-off and after-care is available, so sign up today and save your spot.
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Monday, Jan. 17 | 9 a.m. – noon
Ages 12+
Help your community by getting dirty at the Dunwoody Nature Center! Volunteers ages 12 and up are invited to help get Dunwoody Park into shape. Projects include invasive plant removal, trail maintenance, park improvement projects, and more.
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Dust off the Rust Baseball Clinic
Saturday, Jan. 8 - 9:30 a.m. - noon
$50
Get ready for middle school and high school baseball tryouts with Tom Bass (state championship-winning coach and Dunwoody Diablos founder) and Grant Williams (current player in the Boston Red Sox organization).
Advance registration required using this link:
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January Open Play Days
Jan. 9, 16 and 23
Registration is open to anyone who wants to come out and play. Each session is $10 to help cover the cost of fields and coaches.
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It's almost time to sign up for Camp Flashback! Registration opens Jan. 1 for DPT members and Jan. 8 for the general public. Join DPT for another year of summer fun and learning at Dunwoody’s only authentic history camp – at the 1870 Donaldson-Bannister Farm. Priced and scheduled for your convenience and your kids’ summer schedule. Staffed by loving licensed educators with a low kid-to-staff ratio.
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WINTER 2022 COURSES ANNOUNCED:
PALS Perimeter Adult Learning Services
Session runs 8 weeks on Mondays Jan. 3, 2022 through Feb. 28 (no class Jan. 17)
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Classes will be held in person at the Dunwoody United Methodist Church. PLEASE NOTE: We strongly recommend that only those who have been fully vaccinated plan to attend our classes and the Dunwoody United Methodist Church is requiring people wear masks at all at times while in the church.
Registration and payment must be made on the PALS web page (www.palsonline.info). Cost is $55 for all classes for the 8 weeks. If there are any questions please contact Iris Katz, PALS Administrator by calling the PALS office at 770-698-0801 or by email at dunwoodypals@gmail.com.
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