Heneghan’s Dunwoody Blog

Dunwoody City Council agenda for Monday August 24, 2026 (122 Townhomes, 2027 Meeting Schedule, Georgetown Trail along 285, Ziskind Donation, Technology & AI Policy, Safe Streets)

John@JKHeneghan.com (John Heneghan) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:11:56 -0400

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 24, 2026
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/83080467641 or phone +14703812552,,83080467641#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

LifeLine Animal Showcase

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

Safe Streets Update

2027 City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Planning Commission Meeting Schedules

Contract for Wayfinding Sign Installation

Springwood Park Concept Design Services

SECOND READ: RZ 26-05, 1200 & 1240 Ashwood Parkway and 4754 Ashford Dunwoody Road: Ashwood Grove LLC requests a rezoning from the O-I (Office-Institution) district to the PD (Planned Development) district to allow the development of 122 attached homes.

FY2026 Mid-Year Budget Amendment

Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for the City of Dunwoody

Adoption of Proposed Updates to Technology Policy

Agreements with Georgia Department of Transportation for the Georgetown Trail project

Contract with Bostic Associates for Sidewalk Ramp Upgrades

Creation of Endowment for Homecoming Park by the generosity of the Ziskind Family.

Flock updated privacy, accountability, security, and transparency safeguards. City of Dunwoody will review policy changes, followed by Council requesting review of public Flock Transparency Portal mentioned in Flock statement.

John@JKHeneghan.com (John Heneghan) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:00:00 -0400

Birth of the Dunwoody Police Department - April 1, 2009 - Statement of Chief Billy Grogan

Council approved Flock to continue on April 13, 2026 after voicing security concerns and making modifications to our service contract with Flock.

Dunwoody approves Flock contract after delays over security and privacy concerns

Dunwoody City Council approves controversial Flock contract

Based on more concerns over Flock, additional safe guards are being put in place.

The Hill - 08/13/2026 - Flock will add privacy guardrails to camera systems amid backlash

The Next Web - Flock Safety cuts data retention to seven days after dozens of police abuse cases

Flock statement - August 13, 2026

Flock Updates Privacy, Accountability, Security, and Transparency Safeguards

Dunwoody will review service agreements & contracts based on Flock service agreement changes tightening safeguards where possible and will review Flock Transparency Portal for possible implementation.

AJC - August 17, 2026
Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based surveillance technology company, has deployed more than 120,000 automated license plate reader cameras nationwide. It says its network completes billions of license plate scans each month while serving more than 7,000 law enforcement agencies.

While supporters say the technology helps police solve crimes faster and share information across jurisdictions, critics argue the same systems raise questions about privacy, data sharing, transparency and oversight.

In part two of a two-part episode about surveillance, AJC producer Fraser Jones meets with ‪@BennJordan‬ to discuss the cybersecurity behind Flock Safety and heads to Dunwoody, Georgia, where residents, elected officials and police are debating how much power should come with collecting and sharing so much data. As city leaders debate the future of their relationship with Flock Safety, questions about privacy, transparency and local control take center stage.

As Flock's network continues to grow, communities are being forced to answer a difficult question: Who should control the data generated by modern surveillance technology?

AJC Editor's note: On Aug. 13, Flock announced it is changing its default ALPR data retention period from 30 days to seven days, though agencies can still choose longer retention periods.

AJC Aug 17, 2026 - This city trusted Flock. Now residents are sounding the alarm. | Full Episode

AJC July 20, 2026 - Atlanta is the most surveilled city in America. Here's why. | Full Episode

Dunwoody City Council agenda for Monday August 10, 2026 (Townhomes, Vape Shops and Special Event funding by the City)

John@JKHeneghan.com (John Heneghan) — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 00:30:00 -0400

I can't imagine a Fourth of July in Dunwoody without a Parade?
I believe Council should be supporting Special Events more than we currently do.

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 10, 2026
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/86452715091 or phone +14703812552,,86452715091#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Award Presentation: 2026 Officer of the 2nd Qtr: T. Kinslow; Employee of the 2nd Qtr: J. Horn (Chief Carlson)

Public Comment

City Manager's Monthly Report (Eric Linton)

Discover Dunwoody Mid Year Presentation (Ray Ezelle)

FIRST READ & Public Hearing: RZ 26-05, 1200 & 1240 Ashwood Parkway and 4754 Ashford Dunwoody Road: Ashwood Grove LLC requests a rezoning from the O-I (Office-Institution) district to the PD (Planned Development) district to allow the development of 122 attached homes. (Madalyn Smith)

Contract Amendment with Practical Design Partners Womack Road Sidewalk Final Design (Tiffany Siegel)

Approval of Contracts with Ascension Program Management, Comprehensive Program Services, Vandermeer Management, and Skanska USA Building for On-call Program Management Support (John
Gates)

Ordinance to Amend Chapter 27 of the Code of Ordinances to Define and Provide Use Regulations for Vape Shops

City Sponsorship of Special Events

Heneghan opinion - There are several special events hosted by the local non-profit organizations that are older than the City and if these special events went away, we the citizens would be missing a bit of nostalgia for the small town / family community that we strive to be. Namely the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade hosted by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association, the Lemonade Days Festival hosted by the Dunwoody Preservation Trust and to a lessor extent the Light Up Dunwoody celebration also hosted by the DHA. These key community events are recognized by the Dunwoody City Council as being premier events and are eligible for up to 100% cost sharing for Dunwoody Police Support whereby the city picks up the full cost of traffic control and police presence. Other lessor events or those put on by for profit companies (like the Dunwoody Art Fest) don't get such a deal on police services but are supported.

As you may remember there was an unfortunate incident during the 2025 parade where people were hurt and since that time the City has hired a risk manager to ensure all city possible liabilities are covered and therefore the insurance requirements for special events have been ramped up or enforced where they might not have been in the past (rightly so). The fact is that these special events are hugely expensive, subject to weather loses and barely break even on a good year. Based on the now mandatory insurance costs being paid by the Non-Profit hosting the event, inquiries were made to the City in April of 2026 about adding a financial sponsorship of $5,000 dollars above the already generous donation of police services in order to cover the insurance costs. This cash donation is allowed by the City as per the 2018 policy in section VI / A unfortunately meetings were held and it was decided that no cash donation would be made at that time.

Numerous special events have fallen off the non-profit calendars over the years for lack of financial efficiency therefore I asked that this matter be brought to the full council for discussion prior to the Mayor's Budget in a few months as I believe supporting an organization like the Dunwoody Homeowners Association (as well as DPT) with a minor cash donation to cover these premier special event insurance costs is much cheaper then having the DHA drop the parade whereby the cost for the city to then take over and run the event would be astronomically more than our seed money donation to keep the current event viable. I know this 2018 document needs to be updated but the spirit of the document lives on whereby we as a City need to continue to support our traditions, invest in nostalgia and foster community. Just my 2 cents.

Contract for Wayfinding Sign Installation

Springwood Park Concept Design Services

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday July 27, 2026 (Georgetown Small Area Plan, 2025 Financial Report, Kroger, Alcohol Rules, ZBA, Judges Mike Hawkins, Ardy Bastien, Patrick Hall & Tonya Shy)

John@JKHeneghan.com (John Heneghan) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:12:14 -0400

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, July 27, 2026
6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Recognition of Class 2026-006 Teen Police Academy Graduates

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Comment allows the City Council the opportunity to listen to the public (3 minutes per speaker / 30 minutes total).

LifeLine Animal Showcase

Presentation of Georgetown Small Area Plan (Allison Stewart-Harris)

Review of FY2025 External Audit Results

2025 Comprehensive Financial Report

Contract Extension with TriScapes for Road and Stormwater Maintenance

2026 Holiday Lights Display at Brook Run Park

Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Dunwoody and Chattahoochee River 911 Authority

Dunwoody Nature Center Classroom Funding

Resolution Appointing a Member to Serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals - Thomas O'Brien

Resolution Appointing Chief Municipal Court Judge - Mike Hawkins

Resolution Appointing Associate Municipal Court Judge - Villard "Ardy" Bastien

Resolution Appointing Associate Municipal Court Judge - Patrick Hall

Resolution Appointing Associate Municipal Court Judge - Tonya Shy

Administration of Oath Office to Municipal Court Judges

SECOND READ: RZ 26-01, 4725 Ashford Dunwoody Road: The Kroger Co. requests a rezoning to modify the zoning conditions for the property to allow the development of a grocery store with an associated gas station and 4 concurrent variances.

SECOND READ: SLUP 26-01, 4725 Ashford Dunwoody Road: The Kroger Co. requests a Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through pharmacy.

SECOND READ: MMSP 26-01, 4725 Ashford Dunwoody Road: The applicant, The Kroger Co., seeks a Major Master Sign Plan.

Amendment to City Attorney Contract

Options for Expansion of Entertainment Districts

Contract Amendment with Practical Design Partners Womack Road Sidewalk Final Design

Approval of Contracts with Ascension Program Management, Comprehensive Program Services, Vandermeer Management, and Skanska USA Building for On-call Program Management Support

Dunwoody City Council Agenda for Monday July 13, 2026 (New Kroger Gas Station, planning to remove two lanes on Ashford Center Parkway, Paving Lockride Forest, Tilly Mill Mt Vernon Paths, Council is approving over $17 million at one meeting)

John@JKHeneghan.com (John Heneghan) — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 08:58:16 -0400

DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday July 13, 2026 6:00 PM
DUNWOODY CITY HALL - DUNWOODY HALL
4800 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338

Agenda 6 pm - City Site Agenda

City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City of Dunwoody’s Facebook page.

They are also available for viewing (no two way communication) on Zoom,
https://dunwoodyga-gov.zoom.us/j/86452715091 or phone +14703812552,,86452715091#

You can access the video after the meeting on the City of Dunwoody’s YouTube page.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Public Comment

City Manager's Monthly Report (Eric Linton)

Dunwoody Senior Baseball Annual Presentation

Rush Union Soccer Annual Presentation

Public Hearing & First Read: RZ 26-01, 4725 Ashford Dunwoody Road: The Kroger Co. requests a rezoning to modify the zoning conditions for the property to allow the development of a grocery store with an associated gas station and 4 concurrent variances.

Public Hearing & First Read: SLUP 26-01, 4725 Ashford Dunwoody Road: The Kroger Co. requests a Special Land Use Permit for a drive-through pharmacy.

Public Hearing & First Read: MMSP 26-01, 4725 Ashford Dunwoody Road: The applicant, The Kroger Co., seeks a Major Master Sign Plan.

Minutes of Joint Sustainability / City Council Meeting

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the Alcohol License Review Board, Bona Allen, Neil Wilcove, Marcus Wilson

Resolution Appointing Member to Serve on the Dunwoody Art Commission, Yasmin Eskandari

Resolution Appointing Members to Serve on the City of Dunwoody Board of Zoning Appeals, Ryan Esslinger, Ellen Ethridge, Kenneth Melby

SECOND READ: Ordinance to Amend Chapter 27 of the Code of Ordinances to Adjust Review and Approval Procedures of the Zoning Ordinance

Homecoming Park Construction Manager At-Risk ($600K of the $4.2M project)

City Hall Renovation ($700 Thousand)

Approval of a Contract for Ashford Connector Concept Design ($82K to plan removal of two lanes of traffic for bike lanes)

Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center Wheelchair Lift Service Agreement

Contract with Wilson Construction Management to Construct Improvements on Mount Vernon Road at Tilly Mill Road ($7.6 M)

Contract Amendment with Blount Construction to Pave Additional Streets in Lockridge Forest in 2026 (150K)

Contract Extension with TriScapes for Road and Stormwater Maintenance ($900K)

2026 Holiday Lights Display at Brook Run Park ($88K)

Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Dunwoody and Chattahoochee River 911 Authority ($7M plus)