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The COVID-19 crisis is unprecedented. Find answers to questions below about how the City of Dunwoody is responding.

Yes. On November 9, 2020, the Dunwoody City Council unanimously extended an emergency ordinance that requires the use of masks or face coverings in public places and consenting businesses to limit the spread of COVID-19. It aligns with Governor Brian Kemp’s state orders.

“Masks are already required in Dunwoody City Hall, Municipal Court and other city-owned buildings, and most businesses in Dunwoody require customers to wear masks, as well,” said Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch. “This new ordinance reaffirms our commitment to protect employees in customer-facing positions.”

The ordinance requires people to wear a facial covering or mask over the mouth and nose when physical distancing is difficult. Exemptions include the following:

  • Children under 10 years old
  • Inside a personal vehicle
  • While eating or drinking
  • Those with a medical condition that prevents masking
  • When outdoors and maintaining social distance

Businesses can download a sign for their window by clicking here.

As off June 15, 2020, Dunwoody parks and park amenities are open.

Due to the current increase of Covid-19 infections in DeKalb County, the City of Dunwoody has put into place a moratorium on all permit application approvals for rentals and special events beginning August 1- December 31, 2020. The City will monitor current infection rates monthly and may lift the moratorium prior to December 31, 2020. Thank you for your patience during these challenging times.

Due to the current increase of Covid-19 infections in DeKalb County, the City of Dunwoody has put into place a moratorium on all permit application approvals for rentals and special events beginning August 1- December 31, 2020. The City will monitor current infection rates monthly and may lift the moratorium prior to December 31, 2020. Thank you for your patience during these challenging times.

Dunwoody City Hall is open for court operations, but administrative offices are accessibly by appointment only. 

As of 6/29/2020, limited City Hall staff will remain on site, but walk-up visitors will no longer be able to access administrative offices without a scheduled appointment. The City encourages all citizens to check this website  for emails and phone numbers for all departments. If you are unsure about whom to contact, email communications@dunwoodyga.gov or call 678-382-6700. The majority of staff will continue to work remotely.

Police Service Representatives will remain on site 24/7 as they have throughout the pandemic. Anyone with a public safety issue may access them anytime through an intercom system on the front of City Hall. They’re also available by phone: 678-382-6919. For emergencies, please dial 911.

Dunwoody Municipal Court will continue to operate under state-approved guidelines on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only. Courtroom payment windows will be open during those same days. Court staff will not accept any walk up transactions on Monday or Fridays. All individuals attending Court must got through a temperature screening before admittance. All staff and citizens will be required to wear a mask covering at all times inside Court and City Hall. Courtroom seating capacity has been reduced from 132 to 22 seats to accommodate social distancing between all individuals. Attendance is restricted to only those individuals required to be in session. For questions about a case, email dunwoody.courts@dunwoodyga.gov.

More:

  1. Permits can be filed and inspections can be scheduled online using the following link: https://dunwoody.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/dunwoody.
  2. Code Enforcement will be available by going online to https://talktomycity.com/create.
  3. Public works repairs can be reported online using this link: https://dunwoody.jjcbigideas.com/index.php?section=for_residents_report_a_problem
  4. Citations can be paid using this link: https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/dunwoodyga
  5. Business License submittals may be processed online using information on this link: https://dunwoody.jjcbigideas.com/index.php?section=for_businesses_business_licenses. Anyone with questions can email businesstax@dunwoodyga.gov.
  6. City vendors should continue submitting invoices through their Concur portal.

DUNWOODY POLICE continue patrols and enforcement while taking precautions.

  1. To File a Police Report: Please call 9-1-1 to schedule an officer to come to you on a non-emergency basis inside City limits. Alternatively, you may come to police headquarters and use the intercom located at the main entrance to announce your request. The Police Service Representative on duty will dispatch an officer to meet with you in the parking lot.
  2. Copies of Police Reports or Open Records: All requests for copies of police reports (incident or accident) as well as all open records requests must be submitted online at: https://dunwoody.jjcbigideas.com/openrecords.
  3. Fingerprinting, Background Checks and Notary Public Services: All fingerprinting services - including those for alcohol pouring permits and solicitor permits - as well as background check and notary public services have been suspended until further notice.
  4. Police Training Events, Community/Volunteer Programs and Classes:All training events, community programs, and classes, including our Citizens’ Police Academy, Bailiffs, Citizens on Patrol, and Ride Along programs, have been suspended until further notice. For remote assistance with your Child Safety Seat, please Email: carseatcheck@dunwoodyga.gov.

Dunwoody Municipal Court is operating under state-approved guidelines on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays only. Courtroom payment windows will be open during those same days. Court staff will not accept any walk up transactions on Monday or Fridays. All individuals attending Court must got through a temperature screening before admittance. All staff and citizens will be required to wear a mask covering at all times inside Court and City Hall. Courtroom seating capacity has been reduced from 132 to 22 seats to accommodate social distancing between all individuals. Attendance is restricted to only those individuals required to be in session. For questions about a case, email dunwoody.courts@dunwoodyga.gov.

Citations can be paid using this link: https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/dunwoodyga

To File a Police Report: Please call 9-1-1 to schedule an officer to come to you on a non-emergency basis inside City limits. Alternatively, you may come to police headquarters and use the intercom located at the main entrance to announce your request. The Police Service Representative on duty will dispatch an officer to meet with you in the parking lot.

Fingerprinting Services & Background Checks: All fingerprinting services - including those for alcohol pouring permits and solicitor permits - as well as Background Check services are by appointment only 678-382-6763 until further notice.

Copies of Police Reports or Open Records: All requests for copies of police reports (incident or accident) as well as all open records requests must be submitted online at: https://dunwoody.jjcbigideas.com/openrecords.

The State of Georgia, through Governor Kemp, has created a COVID-19 hotline for anyone who believes they are experiencing the symptoms of the virus or that they have been exposed to the virus. The COVID-19 hotline page of the Governor’s website urges such individuals to “please contact your primary care doctor, an urgent care clinic, or your local federally qualified healthcare center. Please do not show up unannounced at an emergency room or health care facility.” The hotline number is (844) 442-2681. 

The DeKalb County Board of Health has also established a COVID-19 call center to provide information related to risks, prevention, symptoms, isolation, community resources and testing. Currently, only English-speaking operators are available. Additional languages will be available soon.  The call center is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and can be reached by calling (404) 294-3700, Option 1. To access all other clinics Board of Health programs and services, please select Option 2.

Feel free to send an email to communications@dunwoodyga.gov.

You can also check our special COVID-19 webpage for more information.