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Dunwoody Police mourn loss of Detective Laverty By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Police Department announced with heavy hearts and deep sadness the unexpected loss of Detective Jordan Laverty July 29. Laverty served the LAVERTY citizens of Dunwoody for eight years after his three years with the DeKalb County Police Department. He graduated from Georgia State University in 2014 and served as a cargo supply specialist with the United States Army Reserve for eight years, according to his LinkedIn profile. The Dunwoody Police said he served honorably, and encouraged the community to keep his family, friends and colleagues at the department in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. “He dedicated his time and service, and his absence has left a void that will not easily be filled,” the department said in a July 30 Facebook post. “We are heartbroken and wrapping our arms around his family in love and support. Rest in peace, Jordan.” The Dunwoody Police Foundation has started an official GoFundMe for the Laverty’s family with a goal to raise $75,000. Elsewhere on social media, there is an outpouring of support from law enforcement and the broader Metro Atlanta community. As of 2:00 p.m. July 30, it is still unclear how the detective died.
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Residents and city staff pack Dunwoody City Hall July 28 for a public hearing to submit the city’s 2025-45 Comprehensive Plan to regional and state agencies for review. After passing some amendments, elected officials submitted the plan, which is set for final approval before Oct. 31.
Density dominates planning hearing By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
Dunwoody resident and former state Sen. Dan Weber shows the City Council a map of the Ashford character area around City Hall while arguing against a proposed rezoning.
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody City Council amended the city’s 2025-45 Comprehensive Plan during a three-hour discussion July 28. Officials moved to submit the new document, which will come back to the council for official adoption after regional and state review. Monday night's deliberation served as a flashpoint for Dunwoody residents opposed to higher density. More than 50 people packed City Hall to share their thoughts
on the Planning Commission’s recommendation to rezone the current LifeSouth Community Blood Center at Ashford Dunwoody Road and Ashford Center Parkway. If approved by the council in August, the project would allow for the construction of a six-story affordable housing development for seniors. While the focal point of the meeting was the Comprehensive Plan, the proposed rezoning stirred up most of the feedback from community members.
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