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Also, don't miss 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff - Historic Roswell Kiwanis Club on the Dunwoody Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Dunwoody? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek witnesses after deadly crash at Tilly Mill and East Madison
  • Will Dunwoody High's Seacrest Stadium finally move forward after builder exit?
  • Why Dunwoody is on the shortlist for police drones-as-first-responders

Also on today's calendar: 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff - Historic Roswell Kiwanis Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 21-year-old motorcyclist killed in Dunwoody crash (wsbtv.com) — A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed after a collision Thursday at Tilly Mill Road and East Madison Drive in Dunwoody, and police are still investigating what happened. Officers say the rider was ejected when a Honda Accord turned onto Tilly Mill and struck his bike; anyone who saw the crash is urged to contact Dunwoody police with information.
   

2. Dunwoody High School stadium project seeks new builder after vendor withdrawal (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Dunwoody residents should know that the high school's long-awaited Seacrest Stadium expansion has hit a snag after the original builder backed out over budget and design concerns. The DeKalb school board is set to consider hiring the second-ranked construction team so the fully donor-funded project—adding seating, restrooms, concessions, and more—can move forward and finally allow varsity games on campus.
   

3. Flock's Camera-Equipped Drones Take to the Skies as Emergency Responders, Raising New Privacy Questions (belaaz.com) — Dunwoody is among several cities nationwide testing Flock Safety's drones-as-first-responder program, which send camera-equipped aircraft to emergencies in under two minutes. While supporters tout faster response times, privacy advocates question data retention, access, and how footage might be shared with outside agencies, keeping Dunwoody's potential participation under close scrutiny.
   

4. Pet of the Week: Investigate the adoption of Detective Landslide (appenmedia.com) — If you're looking to add a furry family member, a calm, gentle dog nicknamed Detective Landslide is available for adoption at DeKalb County Animal Services on Chamblee Dunwoody Road. The shelter includes spay/neuter, vaccines, and a microchip with every adoption, and also offers fostering and a Dog for the Day program if you're not ready for a permanent commitment.
   

5. Past Tense: WWII Naval Air Station Atlanta (appenmedia.com) — Local history buffs will appreciate this look back at how today's DeKalb-Peachtree Airport once served as Naval Air Station Atlanta, training thousands of WWII aviators. The story highlights base life, celebrity visits, and even off-base swims on Peachtree Dunwoody Road, penned by longtime Dunwoody Crier columnist Valerie Biggerstaff.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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