Dunwoody sets a reserve-funded plan for capital projects

DUNWOODY, Ga. — It looks likely that the Dunwoody High School girls volleyball team will get the sand court its been asking for since last fall as a part of the city’s $5 million planned buildout of Homecoming Park.

The Dunwoody City Council workshopped the 2026 budget during an Oct. 6 meeting, setting up an amendment later this year to use excess reserves to fund a number of capital projects.

During the discussion, elected officials came to a consensus, focusing on allocating funds effectively and ensuring projects underway are completed in a timely manner.

Mayor Lynn Deutsch unveiled her recommendation to spend $7 million of the city’s nearly $30 million of reserves Sept. 29 on constructing the new park, sidewalks and pedestrian safety enhancements while funding additional police equipment. 

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