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October 16, 2025 | AppenMedia.com | An Appen Media Group Publication | Ser ving the community since 1976
City sets up reserve fund for major capital projects By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com
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From left, Facilities Coordinator Brandon Alvarado, Recreation Program Coordinator Andrea Perez, Recreation Coordinator Dylan Gesford, Operations Project Manager Gabe Neps, Parks and Recreation Director Rachel Waldron, Recreation Leader Antwain Adams, Recreation Programs Manager Kate Borden, Facilities Associate Michelle Calderon and Parks Grounds Coordinator David Alexander celebrate Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Department’s fifth consecutive state award as District 6 Agency of the Year.
During the discussion, elected officials came to a consensus, focusing on allocating funds DUNWOODY, Ga. — It looks likely effectively and ensuring projects that the Dunwoody High School underway are completed in a timely girls volleyball team will get the manner. sand court its been asking for Mayor Lynn Deutsch unveiled since last fall as a part of the city’s her recommendation to spend $5 million planned buildout of $7 million of the city’s nearly Homecoming Park. $30 million of reserves Sept. 29 The Dunwoody City Council on constructing the new park, workshopped the 2026 budget sidewalks and pedestrian safety during an Oct. 6 meeting, setting up enhancements while funding an amendment later this year to use additional police equipment. excess reserves to fund a number of capital projects. See PROJECTS, Page 25
State recognizes Dunwoody for its Parks and Recreation By HAYDEN SUMLIN hayden@appenmedia.com DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Department has again been recognized as among the best in Georgia. The state Recreation and Parks Association named Dunwoody Parks and Recreation as the District 6 Agency of the Year Oct. 1 during its annual awards banquet. The award marks the fifth consecutive
year that Dunwoody has earned the honor, which celebrates excellence and leadership in delivering high-quality parks, facilities and programs that enrich community life. Parks staff are members of the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association and complete 80 hours of training each year. Together, they manage more than 200 acres of greenspace across seven parks, providing safe, welcoming and innovative spaces for residents and visitors.
See AWARD, Page 25
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Dunwoody’s Homecoming Park, 4819 Vermack Road, will receive $5 million in capital improvements as part of the city’s proposed 2026 budget. Elected officials want to construct the park based off its 2023 master plan with a beach volleyball court instead of pickleball.