Dunwoody releases Proposed FY2026 Budget
The City of Dunwoody has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Budget- a $70.5 million plan focused on public safety and customer service, while maintaining strong financial reserves. The FY2026 Proposed Budget is 0.2% lower than the amended FY2025 budget, reflecting disciplined spending and long-term fiscal stewardship.
The proposed budget, presented by Mayor Lynn Deutsch and City Manager Eric Linton, will be presented and discussed during a Special Called Dunwoody City Council Meeting on Monday, September 29, at 10 a.m. at Dunwoody City Hall (4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road). This will be followed by two required public hearings before final adoption later this fall.
The FY2026 Proposed Budget is available for public review on the City’s website. Public hearings will be held on October 14 and October 27 at 6 p.m. at Dunwoody City Hall.
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Paving Update
The paving portion of Dunwoody's 2025 Street Resurfacing Plan is complete!
Here's what's left:
- Maintenance patching on Tilly Mill Road and Peachford Drive
- Utility adjustments
- Speed table installation
- Striping and final touches in various locations
- Corrective repairs in Dunwoody North
The original paving plan included 10 lanes over 23 streets. City Council approved four additional streets for resurfacing using supplemental funding from GDOT. In total, crews repaved 27 streets - 12.2 lane miles - this year.
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Dunwoody Municipal Court:
Amnesty Program through September
Individuals with past-due traffic citations or active bench warrants for failing to appear in court can take advantage of the City's Amnesty Program, available through Sept. 30. The goal is to resolve outstanding violations and reduce arrests. To participate, visit Municipal Court (4800 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.) on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Fridays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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Celebrate Reading!
Monday, Sept. 8, will be a big day at the Dunwoody Library with two special events. All are welcome!
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11 a.m. – Stories & activities for little readers presented by Mayor Lynn Deutsch. Register here.
- 11:30 a.m. – The official ribbon cutting for the new “Study Time” statue, a gift from the Dunwoody Garden Club.
On Monday, Sept. 15, children are invited to read with a Dunwoody Police Officer, starting at 11 a.m. All ages are welcome. Registration opens on Sept. 8.
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Kids Bike Safety Rodeo
Brook Run Park
Saturday, Sept. 13
Drop in between 8 and 10 a.m.
Bring the kids and their bikes for a fun, free, hands-on Bike Safety Rodeo at Brook Run Park on Sept. 13. It's an interactive event designed to build confidence and teach safe riding habits in a playful, welcoming environment.
Designed for children ages 5 to 14 who can confidently ride without training wheels or on balance bikes. They'll learn bike handling, safety skills, road signs, and hand signals. Kids can ride through a fun skills and obstacle course. Stop by between 8 and 10 a.m. to meet local bike safety volunteers and police officers. Free helmets available while supplies last. Meet at the Brook Run Arboretum Pavilion (indicated by the red pin on the map below). Learn more & register
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🙋♀️🙋♂️Are you available to volunteer for the Bike Rodeo? Use this link to sign up.
🚲 After the Bike Rodeo, stick around for a family-friendly, all-ages group bike ride and tour along the Dunwoody Trailway through Brook Run to Pernoshal Park, to Georgetown Park, then to the newest trailway along Chamblee-Dunwoody before turning around to head back to the start in Brook Run. This community ride begins with a safety briefing at 10 a.m. Start pedaling at 10:15 a.m. Learn more & register
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Check out the L.E.A.F
The new issue of the L.E.A.F. (Leisure - Events - And - Fun) is now live! This online guide is produced by Dunwoody Parks and Recreation. It's your best way to stay on top of events and programming in Dunwoody parks.
Find out about new and upcoming public art installations, therapeutic recreation, adult sports programs, and more. Plus, see this year's theme for Holiday Lights and details about Letters to Santa and Seniors.
Click to read (and be sure to bookmark it)
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Hunger Action Month
September is National Hunger Month, and Dunwoody Parks & Recreation will collect shelf-stable food during the next Groovin’ on the Green concert on September 13.
Donations will support Backpack Buddies, a Dunwoody nonprofit dedicated to ensuring kids have food to eat on weekends when school is out. Stop by the Parks tent to drop off your items and make a difference!
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Starting TONIGHT! Celebrate three days of nature, community, and unforgettable butterfly encounters at Wildcat Park off Roberts Drive. Tickets are still available for Dunwoody Nature Center's Butterfly Weekend! Purchase tickets
**Over the weekend, stop by the City of Dunwoody tent, where members of the Dunwoody Sustainability Committee will be sharing information about our designation as a Bee City.
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Empty Nester Grad Party
Friday, Sept. 12
4 - 7 p.m.
The Lawn at Ashford Lane
Celebrate life’s next chapter at this community event for parents adjusting to “empty nest” life. Gather with others to assemble care packages while connecting with local vendors, ideas for travel, Mah Jongg instruction, pickleball demos, and other leisure ideas.
Care packages are available for purchase, and you’ll even get a 25% off shipping coupon for use at The Mail Center in Dunwoody Village.
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5th Annual Latino Hispanic Cultural Heritage Celebration
Sunday, Sept. 14
1 - 4 p.m.
The Lawn at Ashford Lane
Join this free, inclusive, and family‑friendly celebration honoring Latino Hispanic cultures with live performances, demos, and interactive fun. Emceed by WSB‑TV’s Jorge Estevez, the event features singing, dancing, games, and a free Latino dance lesson to get you moving. Browse exhibits of face painting, piñatas, authentic crafts, and cultural displays from local artisans and organizations. It’s a spirited way to deepen cultural understanding and build community unity.
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Scarecrow Workshop
Saturdays, Sept. 20 & 27
10 a.m. - noon
Village ACE Hardware
Join Create Dunwoody for a hands-on Scarecrow-Making Workshop at the Village Ace Hardware! This is a fun fall activity for families, friends, and all ages. We provide the kits - you bring the personality with your choice of clothing and fun accessories, then enter the Scarecrow Showdown. Kits are $25. It's $30 for the kit and workshop. Kits include wooden cross stakes - 1 vertical (approx. 4-5 ft) and 1 horizontal (approx. 2-3 ft), zip ties for securing limbs and clothing, a burlap sack for the head, and 1/4 bale of straw for stuffing.
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Salsa Sunday
Sunday, Sept. 14
6 - 10 p.m.
18+
This is the LAST scheduled Salsa Sunday of 2025, so be sure to stop by if you haven’t yet! This event will begin with a free, one-hour dance lesson in the Spruill Center courtyard, courtesy of PASOFino Dance, followed by an evening of moving and grooving. Can’t wait to see you there!
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Crafternoon
Saturday, Sept. 20
12 – 4 p.m.
Got a craft you’ve been meaning to work on? A scrapbook, a scarf, or anything in between? Mark your calendars for Crafternoon at the Spruill Center – a dedicated afternoon of crafting and community. Please bring your own craft, as supplies will not be provided.
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New Art Exhibition: Preternatural
Sept. 19 - Oct. 30
The Spruill Gallery’s newest exhibition, Preternatural, will feature works by accomplished environmental artists Pam Longobardi and Dana Montlack. Longobardi is a recipient of the coveted Hudgens prize and is recognized globally for her work on the Drifters Project, through which she collects ocean and seashore plastic for use in artistic sculptures and installations.
Montlack’s work explores similar environmental themes, and her art has been displayed across the country and alongside the iconic Burning Man festival. An installation titled Under Construction by artist Noah Reyes will accompany their works.
This exhibition will run from Sept. 19 to October 30, and a free opening reception will be held at the Spruill Gallery on Sept.19 from 6 to 9 p.m.
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Adult Improv Classes - September
Veteran Dad’s Garage improviser Avery Sharpe returns to Stage Door to teach improv classes for adults. This time, we’re bringing back the beloved intro course but have added a second level for students wanting to continue their training.
Whether you’re looking to increase your spontaneity as a performer or just trying to build confidence and listening skills, these classes are a fit for anybody with a desire to laugh! Classes start on Sept. 21, and the cost is $275.
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Renewing Old Landscaping
Saturday, Sept. 13
11 a.m. - noon
Brook Run Greenhouse Complex
Does your home have a 50-year-old landscape plan? Are your shrubs overgrown? Wondering what you can do to refresh that dated and blah landscaping? Come hear Jane McLean inspire you with the courage and ideas to create your own dream landscape.
DCGO's September Master Gardener Talk is Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. at the Brook Run Greenhouse Complex, across from the Skate Park.
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How to Organize & Preserve Your Photos
Friday, Sept. 19
2-3 p.m.
Dunwoody Library
The Dunwoody Library presents a fun seminar on organizing and preserving photos. Participants will learn practical tips and tools for managing their digital and physical photo collections. Light refreshments will be provided. Support provided by the Friends of the Dunwoody Library.
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