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Dunwoody’s Memorial Day celebrants refuse to be dampened by weather
While the rainy weather cancelled plans to hold Dunwoody’s annual Memorial Day celebration at Brook Run Park, patriotism was in full force at the event, which moved to Dunwoody City Hall. The commemoration, hosted by the Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Department and Veteran Events Planning Committee, featured as its keynote speaker newly appointed Dunwoody Police […] The post Dunwoody’s Memorial Day celebrants refuse to be dampened by weather appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Peachtree Corners Memorial Day Ceremony Moved to City Hall Due to Weather
The Gist: Due to the current weather conditions, the Peachtree Corners Memorial Day Ceremony has been relocated to City Hall. The ceremony, which was originally planned to take place at the veterans monument, will now be held indoors to accommodate for the inclement weather. Location: City Hall is located at...
City of Norcross Announces Trash Collection Schedule for Week of Memorial Day
🌞 The Gist: The City of Norcross has announced that sanitation and recycling services will experience a one-day delay from Tuesday, May 28, to Friday, May 31, due to the observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. There will be no services provided on the holiday itself. 📅...
Honoring Heroes: Stories of Sacrifice at Marietta Cemetery
Around the USA on Monday, coordinated ceremonies will remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country. At Marietta National Cemetery in Georgia, the 79th annual Memorial Day event will begin at noon. Each year, crowds from several hundred to several thousand people gather at the cemetery to pay their respects on the holiday dedicated to remembering.
Woodstock Creates Development Standards for ADUs
Woodstock officials have amended the city’s land development ordinance to establish development standards for accessory dwelling units. The Woodstock City Council voted 5-1 May 20 to approve the amendments. Council Member Rob Usher was the lone vote against the motion. City staff report that they have received questions about ADUs, including how one can be used, how it can look and lot placement. An ADU is an additional residential building...
Former candidate Steve Bradshaw endorses Larry Johnson in DeKalb County CEO runoff
Eliminated candidate Steve Bradshaw has endorsed Larry Johnson in the Democratic primary runoff election for DeKalb County CEO. Bradshaw finished a distant third in the May 21 primary race with 19% of the vote. Lorraine Cochran-Johnson garnered 46%, and Johnson 34%. The runoff is scheduled for June 18. All three candidates had served on the […] The post Former candidate Steve Bradshaw endorses Larry Johnson in DeKalb County CEO runoff appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Inflation, rising costs lead Sandy Springs to increase its reserve fund
Sandy Springs City Council reached a consensus at its special budget meeting on May 21 to put $800,000 in undesignated funds into its reserve rather than commit it to any projects. “Every contract we get seems to be higher than the last contract and every expense we get,” Councilmember Tibby DeJulio said. DeJulio said he […] The post Inflation, rising costs lead Sandy Springs to increase its reserve fund appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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