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Cheers Dunwoody! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Dunwoody's flag football team says it has 'unfinished business'
  • What will replace that aging Dunwoody office property? Over 100 townhomes.
  • Video shows what happened before a MARTA bus crashed in Dunwoody

Also on today's calendar: All School First Look - Preview Grades PreK to 8 - Saturday, October 3 9:45AM and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 94, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Motivated' Dunwoody ready to begin 2026 season (audacy.com) — Dunwoody High's flag football team is gearing up for the 2026 season with a new "unfinished business" motto after last year's early playoff exit. Coach Montez Swinney says the Wildcats' large group of returning players is already highly motivated as they prepare through scrimmages for their September 23 opener against Mount Vernon and Marist.
   

2. Insignia Plans $10M Overhaul of Former Home Depot HQ Towers at 2727 Paces Ferry in Vinings (cremarketbeat.com) — Insignia's latest strategy includes a Dunwoody project where City Council has approved converting a local office property into more than 100 townhomes, shifting that site from commercial to residential use. While the firm also plans a $10 million overhaul of former Home Depot HQ towers in Vinings, the Dunwoody townhome plan signals more housing and a changing office market close to home.
   

3. Video shows bus driver fall asleep, crash into tree with passengers aboard (abc7.com) — A MARTA bus driver in Dunwoody was caught on interior video dozing off twice before veering off the road and crashing into trees, injuring two passengers. Dunwoody police say the driver fell asleep and now faces charges including distracted driving and failure to maintain lane, while attorneys note the riders may have grounds for injury claims.
   

4. New MARTA CEO "Hunts" for federal support in boosting security measures as part of transit improvement (fultonneighbor.com) — MARTA riders who park at Dunwoody Station will soon pay $7 per day after 14 hours, as part of a systemwide parking increase funding upgrades and safety improvements. New CEO Jonathan Hunt is also seeking federal help to bolster security, including more officers and upgraded station gates, aiming to reassure riders and boost ridership across the network.
   

5. Pet of the week, Sutton, is the shy, sensitive type (appenmedia.com) — If you're in Dunwoody and thinking about a new pet, Sutton is a young, affectionate dog available now at DeKalb County Animal Services on Chamblee Dunwoody Road. The shelter offers spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchipping with every adoption, and also welcomes foster families and volunteers, including a Dog for the Day program for short outings.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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