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August 15, 2024 | AppenMedia.com | An Appen Media Group Publication | Ser ving the community since 1976 Chamber members mingle at Vibe After Five Aug. 8 at the Dunwoody Nature Center. The event offered members and nonmembers an opportunity to network and unwind. JON WILCOX/APPEN MEDIA
Perimeter chambers prep groundwork for 2025 merger By JON WILCOX jon@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Sandy Springs Perimeter and the Perimeter chambers of commerce held their first joint networking session Aug. 8 ahead of their planned merger next year. Open to chamber members and nonmembers, August’s Vibe After Five sold out, attracting 60 leaders in the Perimeter area business community to the Dunwoody Nature Center. This month’s session featured Dunwoody Parks & Recreation Director Rachel
Waldron. “Vibe After Five is all about gathering members and nonmembers alike socially to build networks, find common ground in business and community,” said Adam Forrand, president and CEO of the Sandy Springs Chamber. The Sandy Springs Perimeter and the Perimeter chambers announced in July a merger that will be completed by Jan. 1. The partnership will allow the groups to expand their representation and services in the Dunwoody and
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Dunwoody asks for public input on Comprehensive Plan update DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody is kicking off “Direction Dunwoody,” the city’s 202545 Comprehensive Plan update, with an online survey, pop-up tent and public workshops over the next few weeks. Elected officials stressed the need for more public input opportunities at the
July 22 City Council meeting. The Comprehensive Plan is the community’s vision for the future, guiding decisions about land use, transportation, economic development, housing and infrastructure. State law requires the city to update the plan every five years with
guidance from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Dunwoody Community Development Director Richard McLeod said the plan is a roadmap for the next 20 years. “Public input is key to the process,” McLeod said. “We look forward to finding
new ways to get the community involved and engaged.” A consulting team from TSW Design is serving as project manager for the process, working with city staff to
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