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This is
This is

DUNWOODY

Commerce. Infrastructure. Crossroads. Growth.
When you are in Dunwoody, you The city is home to Ebenezer Primitive Baptist
are part of a family. Residents of These are all accurate attributes when it comes Church, founded in 1829, one of the oldest and
Dunwoody pride ourselves on being to one of DeKalb County’s most populous most historic buildings in the metro Atlanta
close-knit, engaged and hospitable cities—Dunwoody. area. The church, located at Roberts Drive and
to all. Whether you are visiting, Spalding Drive, is still active.
coming in for work, looking for Following unprecedented growth spurred by
that perfect neighborhood home neighboring areas of Atlanta and a three-year, Dunwoody is also home to Donaldson-
or just out to enjoy what our city citizen-led movement, Dunwoody became an Bannister Farm, a house built in the 1870s
has to offer, we know you’ll fi nd offi cial incorporated DeKalb County city in following the end of the Civil War. The house
Dunwoody the perfect connection December 2008. is used for public and private events such as
for all your needs. weddings and family reunions.
Today, Dunwoody is an engaged community
Our city offers convenient access to and an active hospitality center situated at the Dunwoody is known for its schools, parks
transportation and transit options top end of DeKalb County. Bordering Fulton and and retail options. Dunwoody is home to the
to get you where you need to go. Gwinnett counties, the city stands as Atlanta’s Dunwoody Nature Center, the Stage Door
With a multitude of entertainment, northern crossroads due to its proximity to Players Theater Company, Perimeter Mall,
retail, trails and greenspace I-285 and GA-400. the Marcus Jewish Community Center, Spruill
offerings I’m confi dent you’ll fi nd Center for the Arts, and Dunwoody Preservation
Dunwoody to be an ideal spot for Residents of Dunwoody appreciate the city’s Trust, all of which provide amenities, events,
live, work or play. vast number of parks, extent of community shows and classes.
involvement, access to Atlanta, urban amenities
I invite you to visit Dunwoody, in a suburban setting and career opportunities. Education and workforce development are an
or take a look through the city’s Dunwoody is dedicated to the improvement integral part of the city’s lifeblood. The city
website at www.dunwoodyga.gov. of transportation and transit initiatives to help boasts top educational opportunities form
You can also follow us on Facebook, ensure the area’s employees, residents and fi ve DeKalb County School District elementary
Twitter, or Instagram, or send us a visitors can access a number of convenient schools, one middle school and one high
question or inquiry by emailing us options for moving to and through the city. school as well asGeorgia State University’s
at info@dunwoodyga.gov. Greenspace, multi-use trails, playgrounds and Dunwoody campus, Troy University’s Atlanta
park facilities are essential and highly utilized campus and American Intercontinental
Stop by, be a part of the family and community assets providing for the improved University’s Dunwoody campus.
enjoy your time in Dunwoody! lifestyle and health benefi ts of all.
enjoy your time in Dunwoody!
Dunwoody is a member of the Perimeter
The city is rapidly growing into one of metro Business Alliance, the Perimeter Community
Atlanta’s leaders in the realms of commerce Improvement Districts and the Atlanta Regional
and transportation. Dunwoody is recognized as Commission—organizations dedicated to the
one of Atlanta’s business districts, with such betterment of the region.
companies as Cox Media Group, State Farm,
Macy’s, T-Mobile and Six Continents Hotels From restaurants, to local parks and
calling the city their headquarters. community events, Dunwoody helps connect
residents and visitors to an exceptional quality
Dunwoody is known for a rich history dating of life that’s respected and admired throughout
back to the early 1800s. The city is named the region.
after Major Charles Dunwody, a businessman-
Denis Shortal turned-Confederate Army offi cial. It is believed
Denis Shortal
Mayor, City of Dunwoody the extra “o” was added due to the region’s
dense forestry.

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