Podcast 232 - Discover Dunwoody - Mark Galvin

Discover Dunwoody is the destination marketing organization for Dunwoody. They encourage visitors to discover the unexpected experiences found in the community. As an organization, Discover Dunwoody is the city’s premier partner in hospitality as well. Mark Galvin is the Director of Marketing and an all-around good guy. They have made some amazing changes over the last couple years engaging with the community at all levels. Discover Dunwoody will be loud and proud with their Trolley Bus in the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade this year, handing out DUN stickers and squishy balls. We are so thankful for their amazing support of the Parade, so be sure to scream and wave at them on the Parade path. Here’s a full list of all of 2023’s amazing sponsors.

The Dunwoody 4th of July Parade is presented by the DHA and Rough Draft.

Dunwoody Homeowners Association

Platinum Sponsor:

Xfinity

Gold Sponsors:

City of Dunwoody

Discover Dunwoody

EEP Events

Brightworks Dentistry

Silver Sponsors: 

Falcons

Dunwoody Animal Medical Center

Dunwoody Christian School

Atlanta Academy

Rotary Club of Dunwoody

Piedmont Bank

Dunwoody Urgent Care

Crema

Village Orthodontics

Lisa Torres Insurance Agency 

The Dino Family

www.visitingnursephc.com

Bronze Sponsors:

NFA Burger

The Village Dunwoody

The Mount Vernon School

Stage Door Theatre

Dunwoody Pharmacy

The Robin Blass Group

What's Up Dunwoody

Dunwoody Senior Baseball

Karate Atlanta - Dunwoody

Custom Signs Today

Podcast 231 - Create Dunwoody - Jennifer Long

Create Dunwoody was established to work in partnership with the City of Dunwoody to establish and support public art in the city. They partner with other organizations to support the growth of placemaking and improve the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in the City of Dunwoody. Jennifer Long was named Executive Director in March, and she also hosts KISS 104.1 Sunday Vibes as Shea Love and The Georgia Lottery.

Podcast 230 - Tom Lambert - Dunwoody Trails and the Bond Vote in November

Dunwoody City Council made 2 big moves this week, approving the Dunwoody Trails Master Plan and calling for a bond vote to help pay for it. The approval puts the decision in the hands of Dunwoody voters on November 7th.

If approved, the City of Dunwoody would work on capital improvements in the following areas using bond funding, along with other revenue sources. Note that the list below is not ranked by preference and is subject to modification based on the needs of the City:

• Parks: Roberts Drive Park, Homecoming Park on Vermack Drive, Softball Fields, Waterford Park, Brook Run Park

This is how you'll read it on the ballot:

“Shall the City of Dunwoody, Georgia (the “City”) issue general obligation bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000 for the purpose of financing (a) the acquisition, construction, installation, improvement and equipping of (i) parks and recreational areas, (ii) greenspace and (iii) trails, (b) the costs of issuing the bonds and (c) capitalized interest on the bonds? Such approval shall also constitute an approval of the increase in the City’s current millage cap of 3.04 only to the extent necessary to repay the bonds.”

Podcast 229 - Dunwoody Parks and Recreation - Brent Walker

Brent Walker has been our Director of Parks and Rec since 2010. He has been here from the very beginning, and we should be proud of what he and the city have helped build here. We talk about Two Bridges Park, Homecoming Park, and plans for the former Austin Elementary School site on Roberts Drive. There's going to be a lot of talks over the next few months about Trailways and Parks here in Dunwoody, and nobody knows them better than Brent.

Podcast 228 - Stage Door Theatre Presents Peter and the Starcatcher - Lauren Morris

There’s been such a push for the Arts in Dunwoody over the last few years, but it’s not all about murals on parking decks and painted picnic tables. Stage Door Theatre is a gem in our city. One of their best performances to date opens tonight and runs through May 28th, as Lauren Morris directs Peter and the Starcatcher. Lauren was an absolute pleasure to talk with, and I can’t wait to see the show!

https://stagedoortheatrega.org/peter-and-the-starcatcher/

Podcast 227 - Simply Done Donuts - Karissa Tuttle

Karissa and Joey Tuttle live in Dunwoody. They opened their first mini donut shop in Duluth back in 2017. Since then, they've been driving their donut truck "Sprinkles" all over Atlanta hitting up catering jobs and food truck events. About a month ago, they found a temporary home for Sprinkles at the old Burger King in the Village and have been a big hit in Dunwoody since then. They are also a lot of fun!

Podcast 226 - Shortbarrel Bourbon - Clinton Dugan and Patrick Lemmond

You're going to hear Shortbarrel more and more around the city of Dunwoody. These guys are everywhere. What started as a small group of friends in a barrel picking group in 2016, the Shortbarrel name has become a staple on the shelves of home bars. They recently purchased Old Fourth Distillery and have relocated it to Norcross. These are some fun guys and I really enjoyed getting to know them on the podcast.

Podcast 225 - Lemonade Days 2023 - Hope Follmer, Mark Gallegos, and Jan Slimming

Lemonade Days is this week! Hope tells us about the history of the history of the event, and some cool changes this year. Mark breaks down the music scene including Dunwoody Idol and the other bands that will be playing throughout the weekend. Jan Slimming runs the Dunwoody Authors and Friends Bookstore, where you can meet local authors and get your book signed.

Here's some more details:

Featuring full-scale carnival rides (daily wristbands for unlimited rides are available – $20/day Wednesday & Thursday Family Nights; $30/day Friday-Sunday, individual ride tickets/$1.25 each), fabulous food and beverage vendors, two days of center stage performances and the popular Dunwoody Idol contest. The Dunwoody Preservation Trust’s Lemonade Days has become a highlight of the city’s calendar and its most popular family event of the year.

Schedule:

For daily specifics and map, click here.

Lemonade Days is held at Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338.

Admission to Lemonade Days is FREE!

Individual ride tickets are $1.25 each

Buy UNLIMITED daily ride passes (wristbands) for just:

$20 on Wednesday & Thursday – FAMILY NIGHTS

$30 per day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Wristbands valid for day of purchase only

Podcast 224 - The Burger Benefit - Billy Kramer (NFA Burger)

The Burger Benefit will bring chefs from around the world for a one day event to raise money for The Giving Kitchen on May 7th in the Village. Each chef will cook their own version of the cheeseburger from The Menu for one hour. Approximately 60 burgers per participant will be available to purchase. Attendees will get to choose their time slot, but the chefs will be assigned their time slot randomly. This is Billy's dream come to life. He has made friends with renowned chefs from around the country, and they are all flying into Dunwoody for one special day. Don't miss this!

burgerbenefit.com

The Dunwoody Police Department plays a huge role in our Dunwoody Community. You'll find them out on the streets keeping our city safe, but also at every area event hanging out and talking to citizens. Chief Grogan also puts a huge emphasis on social media to help the city get to know the individuals in the department. You'll probably recognize Anwar from his many years in Dunwoody. He's one of the best!