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Januar y 22, 2026 | AppenMedia.com | An Appen Media Group Publication | Ser ving the community since 1976
Development Authority affirms Village District character components BY ADAM DARBY newsroom@appenmedia.com
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The Dunwoody City Council hears a presentation on options to proceed with the Safe Routes to School Project Jan. 12. The project includes pedestrian routes along North Peachtree Road.
Council parses North Peachtree Road path project By ADAM DARBY newsroom@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. – In its first meeting of the year Jan. 12, the Dunwoody City Council focused on the North Peachtree Road Corridor Safe Routes to School Project. Two options were presented regarding the funding and timeline for the plan. Each option depends on the federal funding timeline with differing completion times. The first option includes a shared-use path on the west side and a sidewalk on the east side, extending from Cotillion Drive to Barclay Drive. This is
expected to take approximately five years to complete the design and right-of-way acquisition phases, with construction projected to be advertised in 2032. The estimated project cost totals $8.1 million, with $6.4 million coming from federal funding and the city contributing the balance. The second option omits the shared-use path from the initial construction process, focusing solely on the east-side sidewalk. The local sidewalk project is anticipated to take 20 months for design and right-of-way acquisition, with construction advertising projected for 2028.
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Dunwoody officials honor law enforcement officers who saved lives in the line of duty at the Jan. 12 City Council meeting. Officers were presented Life Saving Medals of Meritorious Service.
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DUNWOODY, Ga. – The Dunwoody Development Authority held the year’s opening public meeting on Jan. 15 at 5 p.m. in City Hall. Currently comprised of seven members on four-year terms, the Development Authority promotes trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities. Members are allowed to package bond financing for companies based on their investment and the number of jobs created. The primary order of business at the meeting was to discuss and confirm the proposed vision and narrative for the community’s Village District branding moving forward. The proposed vision for the popular district describes the social center as a “charming town center where neighbors connect, local businesses thrive, and inviting public spaces bring people together.” This aligns with the city’s hopes to further solidify the Village District as a prime spot for dining, shopping, and communal fellowship. The proposed narrative states, “Dunwoody’s Village District, enjoyable in every season, is our community crossroads where simple routines drive the local economy and where we gather for shared experiences that foster connection.”
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