New Georgia Senate bill threatens to destroy self-determination of Georgia cities

On Friday, Senate Bill SB 172 was dropped by senators from rural Northwest Georgia. This bill would set severe limits on how Georgia cities – including Dunwoody – could enact their zoning and ordinance codes.


In 2008, Dunwoody fought for the right to determine what ordinances would benefit our community without being diminished by DeKalb County. We wanted to decide amongst ourselves what kind of community to build, and to make sure that the lawmakers had to live with their decisions, just like the rest of the city. Now it’s other parts of the state that want to set their own limits on our community, where they don’t live, and they don’t care what happens.


Learn about SB 172 here: http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislati…/…/Display/20192020/SB/172


Contact Dunwoody’s State Senator, Sally Harrell and let her know that Dunwoody can determine its own ordinances. Representatives from rural Georgia do not need to diminish our city with their agendas.


Email: sally.harrell@senate.ga.gov

Phone: (404) 463-2260

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallyharrellga/


The House of Representatives version of this bill, HB 302 is also in progress and has the same effect. The bill passed out of committee by one vote and its future is uncertain.


Learn about HB 302 here: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislati…/…/display/20192020/HB/302


Contact Dunwoody’s State House Rep, Mike Wilensky and let him know that Dunwoody can determine its own ordinances. Representatives from rural Georgia do not need to diminish our city with their agendas.


Email: mike.wilensky@house.ga.gov

Capital Phone: 404.656.0202

Local Office Phone: 678.791.1725

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilenskyforGA/


How else can you help?

The City of Dunwoody has lobbyists working to protect our city’s interests at the State Capitol. Our city council members have been quiet about this issue, except for a resolution on tonight’s city council agenda.


Email our Mayor and City Council and demand that they protect Dunwoody’s right for their votes and ordinances to stand without outside interference. Email all seven members of council here: CouncilMembers@DunwoodyGA.gov


Ten years ago, Dunwoody fought for the right to determine our future. Now we have to fight for the right to keep it. Make sure our elected officials fight on our side.


The next DHA meeting is March 3, 7:30 PM at the North DeKalb Cultural Center (near the Dunwoody Library). All of our elected officials will be invited to give reports on this and other legislation that directly affects our community. I look forward to hearing how they voted and what actions they are taking to protect Dunwoody, here and today!


Adrienne Duncan

President, DHA

Halloween. Is. Over.

...and the young people of my house need to get with the program so I don't lose my mind before Christmas.

The Human's Guide to Halloween - 2018

With Halloween upon us, please keep in mind, a lot of little people will be visiting your home.

Be accepting. The child who is grabbing more than one piece of candy may have poor fine motor skills. 

 The child who takes forever to pick out one piece of candy may have motor planning issues. 

The child who does not say "trick-or-treat" or "thank you" may be non-verbal. 

 The child who looks disappointed when they see your bowl may have an allergy. 

 The child who isn't wearing a costume at all might have a sensory issue (Sensory Processing Disorder) or autism.  

The "too big" or "too old" child may be developmentally delayed.

Be nice. Be patient. It's EVERYONE'S Halloween.

(PS - Shrek and Fiona hand candy to anyone on the edge of the swamp.  Especially if you look like a parent that works  hard, is tired, but by God, you will make sure your child has a fun Halloween!)