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Our long national nightmare is over Sept It s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody It s been a busy week in the city what with votes on big projects statue unveilings and of syllabus the biggest event my sister Mary s birthday which is in contemporary times Since she doesn t subscribe to this newsletter I can say without fear of retribution that I was inevitably Mom s favorite This edition highlights the long-anticipated vote on age-restricted low-income housing by the Dunwoody City Council the dedication of a new statue at our local library a preview of the city s budget and a location change for the upcoming bike rodeo on Saturday Read on Cathy Alpharetta Restaurant Week runs Oct with restaurants offering special menus It s the perfect chance to try something new or revisit a favorite spot Don t miss the area s largest culinary event Learn more here SPONSOR MESSAGE Photo by Cathy Cobbs Age-restricted apartment proposal goes down The Dunwoody City Council at its Sept meeting voted unanimously to deny a rezoning application that would allow the construction of a low-income senior housing complex on Ashford Dunwoody Road despite the fact that the developers at the last minute reduced the height and density of the complex Dominium a property management and enhancement company had requested to rezone a three-acre property from O-I Office Industrial to PD Planned Progress to allow the site to be redeveloped into an age-restricted income-restricted housing group with rental units with an approximate -space underground parking garage and eight surface visitor parking spaces The proposal had been met with overwhelming opposition from people who objected to the density height and location of the project The defeat was not surprising but the swiftly executed - vote was IMO Read about it here The Ultimate Fall Getaway Guide to Lake Oconee SPONSORED BY VISIT LAKE OCONEE Fall is one of the the greater part magical times to visit Lake Oconee As the leaves shift from green to fiery hues of red gold and orange Georgia s serene lake country becomes the perfect escape for leaf lovers cozy travelers and outdoor adventurers alike Whether you re planning a romantic weekend a family outing or a solo recharge this ultimate fall guide will help you make the greater part of the season at Lake Oconee Georgia s hidden gem for fall getaways Find your reason to unwind reconnect explore and linger longer at Lake Oconee this fall Photo by City of Dunwoody budget will emphasize safety customer facility The City of Dunwoody on Sept disclosed its proposed Fiscal Year operating and capital budget a million plan with a focus on society safety and customer operation while maintaining strong financial reserves According to a release from the city the proposed budget represents a percent decrease from the amended FY budget reflecting disciplined spending and long-term fiscal stewardship The budget is a balanced one meaning the city will not need to transfer funds from reserves according to Dunwoody personnel For the last four years drawing from the reserve fund was budgeted to bridge the gap but because of lower-than-expected costs and higher-than-expected revenues it has not been necessary Here s a wrap up of the budget highlights Photo by Cathy Cobbs Libby takes the stage at Dunwoody Library A ribbon-cutting ceremony for new artwork commissioned by the Dunwoody Garden Club was dedicated at the Dunwoody Library entrance on Monday Sept The Dunwoody Garden Club was able to purchase the statue with funds raised from sponsors and long-time supporters The City of Dunwoody created a concrete base for the statue and installed it along with a new sidewalk Entitled Examination Time the bronze statue depicts a young girl seated on a tree stump reading a book according to DGC s Betty Dworschak The girl named Libby by popular vote is surrounded by fresh plantings of white daises petunias and other flowers installed jointly by the city and the garden club Read more about the dedication here Alpharetta Restaurant Week runs Oct with restaurants offering special menus It s the perfect chance to try something new or revisit a favorite spot Don t miss the area s largest culinary event Learn more here SPONSOR MESSAGE Photo via Ansley Real Estate How much is this house A NEW FEATURE FROM ROUGH DRAFT Can you guess the price of this Dunwoody home based on the photo Hint bed baths half-baths sqft Redfield neighborhood Austin Elementary Dunwoody realtors sponsor an upcoming house feature and get thousands of extra eyes on your listing Photo by City of Dunwoody Bike rodeo gathering at a different corral The name is the same only the place has changed -The Bike Rodeo gathering spot has moved to a different location at Brook Run Park Participants will now meet at the parking lot adjacent to the amphitheater The free Kids Bike Safety Rodeo on Saturday Sept from - a m at Brook Run Park will offer young cyclists ages - essential safety skills in an interactive habitat The drop-in event invites families to bring their bikes and helmets for comprehensive safety training that builds confidence and teaches real-world riding skills according to a release from the city Children must be able to ride without training wheels to participate ICYMI here are several details about the day Photo by Discover Dunwoody Washboards and violins can fix everything Discover Dunwoody is taking a page from our pampered youth on Friday Sept with its Empty Nester Grad Party a celebration for parents stepping into a new chapter of life Whether you re sending your first child off to college the military or a agreement venture or you re already navigating life as an empty nester this event is for you the announcement declared Sad parents can gather at Ashford Lane Lawn at Olde Perimeter Way and assemble care packages filled with snacks and messages of love for their grown children who are have already forgotten about them Seriously there is a lot of great things going on at this event Vendors will be on hand to help with the transition with tour ideas financial planning and leisure pursuits including Mah Jongg Instruction by Marni Mahj pickleball games and demo by Premier Racquet Sport and acoustic music washboards and violins from Blackfoot Daisies Here s more information about the event Share your love of Rough Draft with a friend Use the personal referral link below and get cool stuff Get referrals and we ll send you particular stickers Get and you ll get a t-shirt The post Tower toppled appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta
