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Dunwoody Police celebrate high-tech command center By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
their momentum into the second half. Dunwoody Head Coach Mike Nash said he didn’t make any tactical adjustments at halftime but instead focused on keeping the players calm. “We got the [players] to calm down and do what they do,” Nash said. “When they
DUNWOODY, Ga. — If you scour the internet, there are countless stories about real-time crime centers playing a crucial role in apprehending people suspected of wrongdoing. Now, the Dunwoody Police Department has one in its headquarters at City Hall. The city unveiled its new Real-Time Crime Center Aug. 15 to a packed room of Metro Atlanta media and representatives from Flock Safety. Dunwoody Police moved into the new command center early this month. The Real-Time Crime Center is in the old roll call room at Dunwoody Police Headquarters off Ashford Dunwoody Road. The city used $360,000 in Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funding for the conversion. The main screen, displaying more than 20 live cameras across the city, takes up half the front wall. In the middle of the screen, a map of cameras and incidents allows crime analysts and four Public Safety ambassadors to isolate on specific incidents and areas. The command center display combines Flock’s license plate
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Dunwoody’s defense, in blue, pressures South Paulding in the first quarter of the Corky Kell and Dave Hunter Classic Aug. 15.
Wildcats notch opening win By HANNAH FRAZER hannah@appenmedia.com NORTH METRO ATLANTA, Ga. — Dunwoody High School topped South Paulding, 24-7, in the Corky Kell and Dave Hunter Classic at West Forsyth High School stadium Aug. 15. The bleachers were a sea of red and blue, as the crowd packed in to show their support for Dunwoody High School. As the game began, the air was filled with the clanging of cowbells and playful banter from the fans. A loud cheer of “Go Dunwoody!” erupted, signaling the start of the game. As the first half showcased exciting football, the fans’ support intensified, with
We got the [players] to calm down and do what they do. When they started doing MIKE NASH that, they played like they were capable.”
Dunwoody High School head football coach
the crowd cheering for their players and shouting frustrations with the referees. With just eight seconds remaining before the half, Dunwoody led South Paulding High School 14-7. The Wildcats attempted a 40-yard field goal to extend their lead before the break, but the kick fell short. Undeterred, Dunwoody maintained
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