Can Lee May Save DeKalb County?

A local blog for DeKalb County police officers asks whether the county's interim CEO can help stabilize and revitalize DeKalb.

Have Dunwoody City Council Candidates Addressed Your Traffic Concerns?

During a candidate forum, District 2 candidate Jim Riticher said he's against Dunwoody being a pass through community for North Fulton and Gwinnett motorists, and criticized City Council for failing to listen to residents traffic concerns.

Letter: Dunwoody Resident Desires Response on Brook Run Dog Park

Hillary Meister says she sent a letter to Dunwoody Mayor Mike Davis and City Council members Adrian Bonser and Lynne Deutsch on Brook Run dog park and she wants a response.

Candidate Forum: Shortal and Shelton Contrast PCIDs and Small Business Owners

Dunwoody City Council District 1 incumbent Denis Shortal and opponent Henly Shelton discussed whether the small business owner is at a disadvantage in city codes and fees vs. the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Reopens

The nearby Dunwoody park had been closed since Oct. 1 as a result of the government shutdown.

Today in Dunwoody: City Council Candidate Forum

The event will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Dunwoody High School.

Surveys Underway in Perimeter on Traffic Needs, Concerns

The surveys can help determine how motorists experience traffic through Dunwoody and the Perimeter area.

Daylight Saving Time Ends Early November

The federal government doesn’t require states to adopt Daylight Saving Time, so Arizona doesn’t. Indiana used to ignore Daylight Savings but now observes it.

Sick of Signs? DeKalb Wants Your Help

County plans activity to remove signs along roadways Saturday.

Who Can Resist These Two Weekly Adoptable Pets?

Liane Levetan Receives DeKalb Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award

A gala was held at the Evergreen Marriott Conference Center in Stone Mountain, on Oct. 5.

MARTA to Hold Saturday Job Fair for Bus Operators

On-site interviews will be held at MARTA headquarters, located nearby Dunwoody.

Upcoming Children's Bike Rodeo

There will be obstacle course riding, bike inspections, and a bike ride with Dunwoody Police.

Catch the Peak of the 2013 Draconid Meteor Shower Tonight

The Dunwoody forecast is good, not great.

Give us Your Take on Sunday's Candidate Forum

A candidate forum was held at Dunwoody United Methodist Church.

Sandy Springs Resident Urges Dunwoody to Keep Brook Run Dog Park Open

Alison Harris sent a letter to Dunwoody Mayor Mike Davis and City Council members saying there are "scores" of dog owners living outside Dunwoody who use Brook Run Dog Park.

Dunwoody Controversy Bubbles up Over Cancelled Debates

Belinda Pedroso, president of the Dekalb League of Women Voters was scheduled to moderate City Council candidate debates on Thursday [Oct. 3] and Oct. 10 at Dunwoody Baptist Church.

Cherry Blossom Landscaping at Perimeter Area Interchange Celebrated

The Perimeter Community Improvement Districts presented a “Champion of Transportation” Award to a GDOT board member, Tuesday. GDOT awarded a grant to the PCIDs to enhance landscaping for the new gateway to the Perimeter Market.

Who's to Blame for the Federal Government Shutdown?

The Chattahoochee River National Rec Area, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical site, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield, lakes Allatoona and Lanier are all affected. Dunwoody Patch wants to know what you think about the shutdown.

‘Clean Sweep Candidates’ Take on Roadwork and Intersection Improvements

Nearby Dunwoody: Adoptable Pooches, Lavender and Lois

The 'Tail End of Summer' promotion continues until the end of September.

DeKalb Human Services Secures $200,000 in Grant Funding

Nearby Dunwoody: The primary purpose of the grant is to increase access to mental health and other treatment services for individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders who are incarcerated in the DeKalb County Jail.

Federal Funding Helps Dunwoody Trail Projects

The Georgetown Area Multimodal Project and Perimeter Commuter Trail System Study are included in the Transportation Alternatives Program of more than $14 million.

U.S. House Transportation Chair Gets Overview of Perimeter Projects

The Perimeter Businenss Alliance, which includes Dunwoody co-hosted a meeting with U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, chair of the House Transportation Committee. He visited Georgia to view firsthand the Port of Savannah and statewide transportation issues.

If Elected Heyward Wescott Says He Would Encourage More Public Input

Civically active Wescott explains why he’s running for Dunwoody City Council.

The ‘Clean Sweep Candidates’ Want to Shake up Dunwoody City Council

Together they believe that they can be more effective in handling Dunwoody development and projects. Tell us what you think?

Nearby Dunwoody: MARTA to Hold Public Meeting on Ga. 400 Expansion

The meeting is to solicit community input on the potential expansion of transit service and improved mobility along Ga. 400. The meeting will be held in Alpharetta.

Commissioner Boyer to Speak in Dunwoody Saturday

Boyer will address various issues facing DeKalb County at Wright's Gourmet in the Shops of Dunwoody.

Diverging Diamond Interchange Reaches No. 4 so Far in Voting

The interchange is a finalist for a national award. Dunwoody residents can vote online.

5 Ways to Register to Vote

Registration forms are available at Dunwoody City Hall.

Upcoming: Dunwoody Public Meeting for Ga. 400 Toll Plaza Demolition

A meeting will be held in Dunwoody at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia. The State Road and Tollway Authority has scheduled the meetings on plans to end the practice of collecting tolls and to remove the booths along Ga. 400.

Dekalb Cityhood Prospects Get the Take of Expert Oliver Porter on Privatization

As Lakeside residents consider cityhood, Lakeside City Alliance got Oliver Porter's take and the attractiveness of cityhood and public-private partnerships. Porter advised the startup of Dunwoody and other new cities.

Complaint Against Dunwoody Councilwoman Bonser Found Not Credible

The complaint against Bonser grew out of a Feb. 2011 arrest of Stephen Chipka, who brought the ethics complaint against her.

Traffic Management Program Working: How’s Your Drive?

The Perimeter Traffic Operations Program started in 2012 with a focus on three major roadways - Ashford Dunwoody Road, Perimeter Center West/Abernathy, and Peachtree Dunwoody Road, and then tied in other streets.

Did Obama Convince You on Syria?

"Our ideals and principles, as well as our national security, are at stake in Syria, along with our leadership of a world where we seek to ensure that the worst weapons will never be used." - President Barack Obama on Tuesday night

Will New MARTA Code Lure You to Public Transit?

“Moving forward, MARTA will no longer tolerate bad behavior on our system,” said Frederick L. Daniels Jr., MARTA board chairman.

This Week: Special Called Meeting of the Dunwoody Board of Ethics

The meeting will be held on Thursday evening.

Interim Dekalb CEO Discusses Fire Station Concerns at Dunwoody Town Hall

Interim Dekalb County CEO Lee May held a town hall meeting at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, last Thursday.

9/11 Ceremony Held at Dunwoody Charter Commission Meeting Place

Representatives from the Dunwoody Police Department and the DeKalb Fire Department will be on hand to participate in the invocation and commemoration activities.

Tom Price Issues Statement on Syria

The Congressman has not indicated whether he supports military action. Price represents parts of Dunwoody, Sandy Springs and other parts of North Fulton.