Residents are invited to register for “Dunwoody 101: All Aboard,” a day-long exploration of city government taking place on May 30
The City of Dunwoody is rolling out a fresh take on civic engagement with the launch of “Dunwoody 101: All Aboard,” a one-day immersive experience designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes tour of city operations.
Set for May 30, this new program brings back the spirit of the city’s early Citizens Academy — with a modern twist and a trolley ride through Dunwoody.
“Our mayor and city council were eager to revive the Citizens Academy in a way that’s fun, informative and accessible,” said Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton. “We’ve streamlined the format and added interactive stops to give participants a dynamic experience of how their city works.”
About the experience
Open to Dunwoody residents 18 and older, the program is limited to 25 participants based on available trolley seating. Applications are being accepted through May 9. If applications exceed capacity, participants will be selected at random and notified on Monday, May 12.
“This is the perfect announcement to share during Georgia Cities Week, an initiative of the Georgia Municipal Association,” said Dunwoody Communications Director Jennifer Boettcher. “It’s a time to celebrate the value cities bring to our lives, and Dunwoody 101 does just that — covering everything from public safety and parks to zoning, development and city budgets.”
Program Schedule – Friday, May 30:
- 8:30 a.m. – Welcome
- 9 a.m. – How Dunwoody Works (City Manager & Finance)
- 10 a.m. – Trolley ride to Two Bridges Park for splash pad opening (Communications)
- 11 a.m. – Site visits to Campus 244 & High Street (Community & Economic Development)
- 12 p.m. – Lunch
- 1 p.m. – Trolley ride to Georgetown Park & Gateway (Public Works & Parks)
- 2 p.m. – Real-Time Crime Center tour (Police Department)
- 3 p.m. – Dunwoody Municipal Court visit (Court & City Clerk)
- 4 p.m. – Wrap-up and Q&A
Participants who complete the program will be recognized at the Dunwoody City Council meeting on June 16.
Apply online at dunwoodyga.gov/dunwoody101.
