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Tens of thousands of people attend the Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade each year, making it the largest Independence Day parade in Georgia.

Dunwoody 4th of July Parade marks 50 years honoring U.S. BY DYANA BAGBY dyana@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade marks its 50th anniversary this year with the Dunwoody Preservation Trust as grand marshals for what organizers say is the largest Independence Day parade in Georgia. This year’s theme, “Honoring the Past, Marching into the Future,” reflects the parade’s 50-year history and the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The parade, organized by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association, steps off at 9 a.m. July 4 at the intersection of Mount Vernon

Road and Jett Ferry Road. It will proceed west on Mount Vernon Road to Dunwoody Village, turn right onto Dunwoody Village Parkway, circle the parkway and continue into Dunwoody Village between First Watch and Citizens Bank. The 2.7-mile route takes about an hour to walk. Mount Vernon Road between Jett Ferry Road and Dunwoody Village will be closed from approximately 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Spectators are encouraged to set up chairs along Mount Vernon Road and around Dunwoody Village Parkway into Dunwoody Village.

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — A large mixeduse development overlooking I-285 in Dunwoody could soon include hundreds of residents in the busy Central Perimeter district. The plan could further the vision Central Perimeter leaders have to transform the commercial hub from a commuter pass-through into a thriving live-work-play community. The Georgetown Company and RocaPoint Partners, developers of Campus 244, are seeking to build a 400,000-square-foot residential building, totaling 350 units, on the nearly 13-acre site near Perimeter

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ASK APPEN: At Appen, we want to answer your questions. Here is a recent question a reader had for us. Send new ones to appenmedia.com/ask. harvest honey and blueberries, are the sixth generation to ‘farm’ on this land,” he said. Honeybees play an important role in the ecosystem, pollinating more than 100 varieties of fruits, vegetables and nuts grown in the United States and contributing about $18 billion annually to crop production, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But rising colony losses due to diseases and parasites continue to threaten bee populations. “Without honeybees and similar bees, we would not have many fruits and vegetables, even clothing since they pollinate cotton, too,” Paul said.

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Fourth of July events of 1976 and 1926 To celebrate the bicentennial in 1976, the first Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade was held on Saturday, July 3. The parade began at Georgetown VALERIE BIGGERSTAFF Shopping Center and ended at Columnist Dunwoody Village. The committee was primarily members of the Dunwoody Woman’s Club, with Gerry Spruill serving as chairperson. Cecil Day and Mike Tilleman were grand marshals of the 1976 parade, and 88-year -old Effie Spruill Carpenter was the honorary grand marshal. The Chamblee High School band marched and performed in the parade. Another band represented several other high schools. It was the North DeKalb Volunteer Bicentennial Band. The Atlanta Braves celebrated July 4, 1976, with fireworks following their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Actor George

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David Abes, grand marshal of the 2024 Dunwoody 4th of July Parade, waves and smiles to crowds in Dunwoody Village.

Parade: Continued from Page 1 Viewing will be blocked on the east side of Jett Ferry Road on Mount Vernon due to staging for parade participants. Viewing will be available starting on the west side of Jett Ferry Road. The parade draws tens of thousands of spectators and thousands of participants each year, making it Dunwoody’s largest annual event. Preservation Trust The Dunwoody Preservation Trust, established in the mid-1990s with early support from the homeowners’ association, works to preserve Dunwoody’s historic resources, including the Cheek-Spruill House and the Donaldson-Bannister Farm. “Being named grand marshal during the parade’s 50th year is an incredible honor,” said Kristin Simons, executive director of the Dunwoody Preservation Trust. “This parade celebrates not only our nation’s independence, but the local traditions that bring people together. At DPT, our mission is to preserve Dunwoody’s history while making it meaningful and accessible today. This moment reflects that connection in a powerful way.” Allegra Johnson, president of the trust’s board of directors, said the honor reflects the organizations’ shared history. “For decades, DHA has helped build the civic traditions that define this community, and DPT has worked to preserve the places and stories behind them,” Johnson said. “Together, those efforts ensure Dunwoody continues to grow without losing its sense of identity. Being asked to lead the parade in its 50th year is both an honor and a reminder of the importance of investing in the community assets that bring people together.” A 50-year history The Dunwoody Fourth of July Parade

traces its roots to 1976, when the nation celebrated its bicentennial. The first parade began in the office park across from Georgetown Shopping Center and ended at a reviewing stand in Dunwoody Village. U.S. Sen. Herman Talmadge served as grand marshal, arriving by helicopter, while Effie Carpenter, then the oldest living Dunwoody resident, served as honorary grand marshal, according to a DHA history of the parade. The Dunwoody Woman’s Club continued organizing the parade for about five years before it was discontinued for lack of a chairperson. The tradition was revived in 1991 after President George H.W. Bush announced the end of the Gulf War and a parade was planned to welcome home American troops. With backing from the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and about three months to plan, organizers built the parade around the theme “Dunwoody Salutes America.” That parade assembled at Dunwoody Club Drive and Mount Vernon Road, marched west on Mount Vernon, turned onto Dunwoody Village Parkway and ended at what is now the Shops of Dunwoody. The event has been held annually since, growing to include about 150 marching units and more than 2,000 participants, with roughly 25,000 spectators lining the route. Post-parade activities Following the parade, a festival will be held in front of the U.S. Post Office in Dunwoody Village. The festival area will be on the Walgreens side of Dunwoody Village, with parade parking on the post office side. There will be vendor booths, a close-up look at parade entries and picnic food such as barbecue, hot dogs and frozen treats. More information about the parade is available at dunwoodyga.org/ dunwoody-4th-of-july-parade. More information about the Dunwoody Preservation Trust is available at dunwoodypreservationtrust.org.

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DEATH NOTICES David Graham Gilmore, age 69, of Sandy Springs, GA passed away on June 16, 2026.

Rose Mazur, age 89, of Milton, GA passed away on June 20, 2026. Arrangements by Northside Chapel Funeral Directors & Crematory.

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Joseph A. Jones, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, passed away on June 12, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on March 11, 1938, in Douglasville, Georgia, to Lucile and Joseph A. Jones. Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved daughter, Allison Lynn Jones. He is survived by his devoted wife, Ellen Jones, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage; his son, Brian Jones (Hatsumi); his brother, Duncan Jones (Linda); his sister, Martha Estes; and his cherished grandchildren, Christopher Hammond, Katie Hammond, and Aiko Jones. After graduating from Douglas County High School, Joe earned his degree from Georgia State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. A man of deep faith, Joe loved the Lord and lived his life according to Christian values. Since 1974, he had been a faithful member of Kingswood United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, where he formed lasting friendships and served his church community with dedication. He was also an active member of the King’s Class Sunday School. Known for his kind and gentle spirit, Joe greeted everyone with a warm smile and welcoming presence. He will also be remembered for his exceptional

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“Bees are threatened by parasites that were not a problem when I started.” Bees typically forage up to 3 or 4 miles from their home, but not every flower is suitable for honeybee forage, Paul explained. Clover, basswood trees, tulip poplar trees, maples, redbuds and similar trees are ideal for Sandy Springs. Azaleas, rhododendron and other members of the azalea family are actually poisonous for honeybees, he said. “In the fall, goldenrod is vital to generating enough honey to survive the winter, but that honey tastes terrible to humans but bees like it,” Paul said. For local residents wanting to plant pollinator-friendly gardens, Paul suggested planting beefriendly flowers such as purple coneflower or black-eyed Susan. Certain trees are better than small gardens, however. Planting nectar-providing trees that bloom, such as basswood and buttonbush, is the best

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ATLANTA — The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to restore funding for a program within the Arts & Culture Department to $3 million a year Sept. 17. While the unanimous vote reflects unity and bipartisanship, some commissioners criticized colleagues for the delay. The item, sponsored by Democratic commissioners Khadijah AbdurRahman and Marvin Arrington Jr. and Republican commissioners Bob Ellis and Bridget Thorne, includes an increase of $1.7 million for a previously requested program and its full $3 million in funding set aside in the 2026 budget.

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ATLANTA — Fulton County Jail employee has been indicted in federal court for allegedly using excessive force against prisoners. The 47-year-old sergeant is accused of repeatedly using tasers on compliant, nonresisting pre-trial detainees on three occa-

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Front center, Ann Hanlon, executive director of the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts, holds the ribbon for phase one of the Ashford Dunwoody Road path April 3 while City Councilman Tom Lambert, front right, gets ready to cut it. The Perimeter CIDs and Dunwoody split the project’s $1.5 million construction cost.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Thousands filled Wills Park to celebrate July 4 with a bang. Hours before darkness fell, friends and families filled the park’s lawns, Equestrian Center, trails and athletic fields. Everywhere, children played, cartwheeling, running, tossing balls and waving glow sticks. Alpharettan Lindsey Landis, her husband, two children and two dogs were part the crowd, passing the golden hour on a blanket laid out on the grass.

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A look down the completed phase one of the Ashford Dunwoody Road path April 3 shows the two-way cycle track parallel to the revamped sidewalk.

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody elected officials, city staff and Perimeter Community Improvement Districts Executive Director Ann Hanlon cut the ribbon April 3 on phase one of the Ashford Dunwoody Road path. “We’re super proud to partner with the city of Dunwoody on building this trail project,” Hanlon

said. “And we’ll look forward to many more phases to come.” A little over two years ago, the group gathered at the same spot near the corner of Ashford Dunwoody Road and Hammond Drive for phase one’s groundbreaking. Phase one of the corridor’s path includes a two-way raised cycle track separated from traffic by a wide landscape buffer

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — The City of Dunwoody is streamlining development rules and updating its vision for the city’s future as part of a state-mandated overhaul. City officials and representatives from consulting firm TSW Design, which was tasked with creating a plan, gave a two-hour presentation about the changes April 1 during a special meeting at Vintage Pizzeria on Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Residents received and discussed the creation of a unified development ordinance and changes to the city’s comprehensive plan. Dunwoody is updating its comprehensive plan as part of a state mandate that requires an overhaul every five years, said Allison Stewart-Harris, an associate principal and planner at TSW. Stewart-Harris presented the changes to about 30 residents who attended the meeting.

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