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This is a great illustration and should refocus us on why America was and can be still a major force in the world. We should not sit there waiting on the next hand out and we should do the math and realize that low interest rates are better than a tax credit. So if you qualify get moving if you don't , giving up is not an option there are still ways to benifit and in the short term enjoy homeownership. 
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What is a CDPE? A Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) is a real estate professional with specific understanding of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs are able to provide solutions for homeowners facing hardships in today's market. The prospect of foreclosure can be financially and emotionally devastating, and often homeowners proceed without guidance of any kind. The developers of the CDPE Designation believe that in almost all cases, the best course of action for a homeowner in distress is to speak with a well-informed, licensed real estate professional. They have the tools needed to help homeowners find the best solution for their situation. While enduring financial difficulties is challenging for any family, the process of finding a qualified real estate professional should not be. Selecting an agent with the CDPE Designation ensures you are dealing with a professional trained to address your specific needs. What if I can't afford my home, and owe more than it's worth? You are not alone and foreclosure is not the only option. If your mortgage lender or servicer will not work with you to reduce your payment, you may want to consider a short sale. Agents with the Certified Distressed Property Expert® Designation have undergone extensive training in how to process and negotiate short sales. A short sale allows you to sell your home for less than what you owe and avoid foreclosure. Speak to me to see if you may qualify. For Further Questions feel free to contact us.To check Your Local Market Data go to Your Market Snapdshot For further information about Metro Atlanta. If you have a Real Estate need in Atlanta trust the Full time Local professionals at Team Renton Keller Williams. For Free Home Search for Metro Atlanta go to http://www.servingHotlantahomes.com
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Please see this internet link re Pre-foreclosure FHA sales: http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/letters/mortgagee/2008ml.cfm Refer to publication 08-43. HUD guidelines do allow concessions but they are limited to 1% of sales price and only if borrower is financing FHA. So, while FHA underwriting guidelines allow for up to 6% seller concessions, this does not apply to a short sale or pre-foreclosure sale. There is much confusion surrounding this issue. There are exceptions and we can request a variance from HUD to allow more; however, they are getting tougher on this! Usually they won't allow anything over 3% and only if the offer is at or very near the appraised value. Every deal is looked at on a case by case basis...so it is difficult to be any more specific.
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Dunwoody High School
5035 Vermack Road
Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
Phone: (770) 394-4442 (770) 394-4442
FAX: (770) 394-2574 | Principal | Dr. Kevin Harris | | Grades | 9th - 12th | | Enrollment | 1605 | | Board Member | Jim Redovian |
Websites OVERVIEW Dunwoody High School is a comprehensive public senior high school, which was built in 1971. Dunwoody's twenty-eight acre campus is located in suburban north DeKalb County. Dunwoody High School students consistently score higher than the local, state, and national averages on the SAT and Georgia High School Graduation tests. Dunwoody High School offers students the opportunity to participate in numerous athletic and extracurricular activities. The faculty includes 80 certified staff members, seventy-five percent having advanced degrees, including a full-time writing specialist. The faculty is led by an Elective Leadership Team made up of the administrators plus faculty/staff members who are elected to serve for one school year and assist the administration in decision making. Modified block scheduling, interdisciplinary team teaching, three academies in the National Academy Foundation, and inclusion classes of regular and special education students replace the traditional high school schedule. SCHOOL GOALS Dunwoody High School Mission Statement: We will educate the young men and women who pass through these doors as lifelong learners, efficient workers and productive citizens, appreciative and tolerant of diversity in a rapidly changing society. We promise a safe, orderly, structured and supportive environment wherein we shall recognize, accept and adapt to individual needs and differences. Finally, we shall promote among our students a sense of community, of service, and of harmony, which they will take with them into their future - the future of our nation. UNIQUE ASSETS Academy of Travel and Tourism is a two-year program established by the National Academy Foundation and the Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association to teach students about the travel industry and to give work experiences in preparation for entering the workforce or the pursuit of higher education. Academy of Finance is a two-year program in which students gain specialized preparation in the field of finance while completing their normal course curriculum. Each student in the Academy of Finance is issued a laptop computer to use during the program. Academy of Information Technology is a tenth - twelfth grade curriculum designed to launch young people into real career paths. Students learn study skills, portfolio preparation, web page construction using html and FrontPage, networking, and computer repair. The Cisco Networking Academy is a part of the Academy of Information Technology. Students learn to program routers and switches according to industry standards, while preparing for Cisco Certified Networking Associate certification. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS The Air Force Junior ROTC program was established at DHS in 1994. Since its inception the unit has won six National Championships in drill and color guard, has been awarded Honor Unit/Commanders Unit every time eligible, and has been named Best New School. Cadets have been offered approximately six million dollars in scholarship money. Nine cadets have received appointments to military academies. In the Air Force Academy graduating class of May 2002, one DHS cadet was class president and another graduated number thirteen out of a class of 948 cadets. Numerous writing awards at state and national levels, including PTA State Reflections winners, state and regional winner of Free Enterprise Contest, winners of the Georgia Writers' Creative Competition, Georgia Literary Meet, and Kaplan/Newsweek Essay Contest. Model United Nations - State Best Delegation winner, participant in National Model United Nations in New York with top 50 teams in the nation; WSB High Q first round winner; AUK teams ranked 5th and 6th in state; Academic Decathlon participant; sponsor of state annual JV Scholars Bowl Tournament. Recognition on the American Mathematics Competition qualifying for the American Invitational Math Exam. Orchestra received superior ratings at both the District IV GMEA Orchestra Festival and the Festival of Champions in Panama City, Florida. Regional championships in tennis, cross country, boys' soccer, golf, basketball, baseball, and girls' track. State championships in football, boys' basketball, and girls' fast pitch softball.
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The Income Tax Effect from a Short Sale or Foreclosure: IRS Form 1099-C Who is Affected? Any property owner who was personally liable on a real estate loan that was foreclosed or partially paid off in a short sale. When Will the 1099-C Be Issued? Unless the lender is pursuing a deficiency judgment, the 1099-C must be issued by January 31st. If the lender sends the 1099-C, the lender has written off the loss as a bad debt. What is IRS Form 1099-C? This form represents ordinary income (not capital gain) for the "Cancellation of Debt" of the seller/owner. The amount must be included in income on the seller's income tax return. How is the Amount on the 1099-C Determined? Short Sale: the difference between the full payoff and the short sale payoff Foreclosure: the difference between the full payoff and the fair market value, based on an appraisal at the time of foreclosure. Does the Seller Have Any Offsets Against This Income? Sale of principal residence (IRS FORM 982): subject to some limitations on amount and qualifying debt. Capital loss: seller's capital loss (for investment property) can be used to offset capital gains and a small portion of ordinary income. Insolvency: income can be offset to the extent that debts exceed assets. Bankruptcy: depending on when it occurred and whether the debt was included. Be sure to consult your income tax preparer! For Further Questions feel free to contact us.To check Your Local Market Data go to Your Market Snapdshot For further information about Metro Atlanta. If you have a Real Estate need in Atlanta trust the Full time Local professionals at Team Renton Keller Williams. For Free Home Search for Metro Atlanta go to http://www.servingHotlantahomes.com
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Tennis & Swimming Places to go around Atlanta Day Trips Professional Sports
 DeKalb County Parks & Recreation Department
404-371-2631 404-371-2631
10 recreation centers, 3 tennis centers,
12 swimming pools, 2 golf courses
Bike and fitness trails, Athletic fields Brook Run
770-604-3924 770-604-3924 770-604-3924 770-604-3924 (Mr. Jeff Klug, Park Coordinator)
Dunwoody's Newest County Park is in our neighborhood.
At 100 plus acres it is great for jogging, rollerblading, biking, picnicking & relaxing. The $1.7 million dollar children's play ground will be open in August 2005 and the Skate Park is currently in the planning stages.
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Dunwoody Stage Door Players
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
770-396-1726 770-396-1726 770-396-1726 770-396-1726
Dunwoody Stage Door Players is a metro-Atlanta community theater that provides a venue to showcase the talents of up-and-coming local actors, directors and designers. SDP is committed to giving early-career and vocational artists an opportunity to learn, grow, and experience the joys of working with an ensemble in an encouraging, nurturing and educational atmosphere.
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| The Dunwoody Nature Center
5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338
The Dunwoody Nature Center is a non-profit organization established by community volunteers in 1990 to develop, improve, and preserve twenty-two acres of DeKalb County's Dunwoody Park as a natural classroom for environmental education.
Today Dunwoody Park features wetland, woodland and streamside trails, display gardens, a picnic meadow and a shaded playground. The park is open sun up to sun down, seven days a week, free of charge.
| The Spruill Center for the Arts
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30338 Established in 1975, The Spruill Center for the Arts is a private, non-profit organization, whose mission is to foster understanding and appreciation of the visual and performing arts, by offering an extensive and diverse program of classes, a professional artist exhibition series and outreach programs for seniors, youth and audiences with special needs. | 
Art History Art Therapy Ceramics
Culinary Arts Cultural Arts Dance
Decorative Arts Exhibits Fiber Arts
Glass Interior Design Jewelry
Legal Aid Leisure Arts Music Outdoor Art
Painting Performance Art Photography
Sculpture Young People Writing
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Tennis & Swimming Tennis Dunwoody North Driving Club
4522 Kingsgate Drive Dunwoody, GA 30338 (ALTA) Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association,
6849 Peachtree Rd. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30350
(770) 399-5788 (770) 399-5788 (770) 399-5788 (770) 399-5788 Blackburn Tennis Center
3493 Ashford-Dunwoody Road
Atlanta 770-451-1061 770-451-1061 770-451-1061 770-451-1061 DeKalb Tennis Center
1400 McConnell Drive
Decatur, 404-325-2520 404-325-2520 404-325-2520 404-325-2520 United States Tennis Association | Swimming Dunwoody North Driving Club
4522 Kingsgate Drive Dunwoody, GA 30338 Dynamo Swim Center
3119 Shallowford Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
770 457-7946 770 457-7946 770 457-7946 770 457-7946 Swim Atlanta
795 Old Roswell Road, Roswell (770) 992-1778 (770) 992-1778 (770) 992-1778 (770) 992-1778 Murphey Candler
1526 W. Nancy Creek Dr. Atlanta
770-936-5468 770-936-5468 770-936-5468 770-936-5468
(Great for small children, walk in pool) Ashford Dunwoody - YMCA
3692 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30319
(770) 451-9622 (770) 451-9622 (770) 451-9622 (770) 451-9622 |
Places to go around Atlanta. Atlanta Botanical Garden
Piedmont Avenue at The Prado
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-876-5859 404-876-5859 404-876-5859 404-876-5859
The $5.5 million Fuqua Conservatory is a tropical paradise of exotic and endangered plants from around the world. And outside, blooms and activities draw visitors year round. Located in Piedmont Park, a green urban oasis with a crystal lake, ball fields, tennis center, bike trails. Atlanta Cyclorama
800 C Cherokee Avenue, SE
(In Grant Park)
Atlanta, GA 30315
404-658-7625 404-658-7625 404-658-7625 404-658-7625
This domed 1920s structure houses an immense circular painting of a day in the Civil War Battle of Atlanta. Painted in 1885 and meticulously restored, it is one of the last such surviving canvases. Three dimensional figures add life to the scene, which is viewed from a revolving stage to the accompaniment of a dramatic taped narration. Atlanta State Farmers' Market
16 Forest Parkway (Exit 78 off 1-75 South)
Forest Park, GA 30050
404-366-6910 404-366-6910 404-366-6910 404-366-6910
A 146 acre of outdoor stalls and an indoor market. Fresh fruits and vegetables by the bushel basket, meat, poultry and local specialties. A cafeteria serves homestyle meals. Freshly cut Christmas trees are a real bargain!!! | Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-814-4000 404-814-4000 404-814-4000 404-814-4000
From cotton fields to railroads, the Civil War to civil rights, you'll find the real story of Atlanta's past at the Atlanta History Center. Tour the 83,000-square-foot Atlanta History Museum and you'll learn how Atlanta grew into the South's leading city, about African-American History, the Civil War, "Gone with the Wind" and a whole lot more. The story continues at two houses on the National Register of Historic Places: Swan House, an elegant 1928 mansion, and Tullie Smith Farm, with its 1840s plantation-plain house and outbuildings. Visitors also enjoy 33 acres of gardens and nature trails. McElreath Hall contains the Center's research library/archives with manuscript and photo collections totaling 3.5 million items. Located in Buckhead, just two blocks from Peachtree Road, the Center also offers a museum shop, the Coca Cola Cafe, a restaurant and picnic area. Atlanta Preservation Center Tours
156 7th Street, NE Suite 3
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-876-2040 404-876-2040 404-876-2040 404-876-2040
Guided walking tours of historically and culturally significant close-in areas: State Capitol and Underground Atlanta; Historic Downtown; Fox Theatre District (includes vintage faux Moorish movie theater); Inman Park (city's first suburb, from Victorian era); Oakland Cemetery (dates from 1850); Wren's Nest and West End (city's oldest neighborhood and home of Uncle Remus stories' creator). A great way to learn the city. |
CNN Studio Tour
One CNN Center--
Marietta Street at Techwood Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-827-2491 404-827-2491 404-827-2491 404-827-2491
Atlanta's news and entertainment center--headquarters of Turner Broadcasting, CNN's international broadcast studios and networks. Take a first-hand look at global news in the making on the CNN Studio Tour. Call 404-827-2300 404-827-2300 404-827-2300 404-827-2300 for information and reservations. Or be in the live national audience of CNN TalkBack Live, originating from an open-air studio in the CNN Center Atrium, telecast weekdays at 3 p.m. (ET). Tickets to the show are free. Call 1-800-410-4CNN 1-800-410-4CNN 1-800-410-4CNN 1-800-410-4CNN for reservations. CNN Center also houses a movie theater, eateries, a bank and post office, specialty stores--including the Braves Clubhouse Store and The Turner Store, plus the luxurious Omni Hotel. Located adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Dome, the site of the new Philips Arena and MARTA. CNN Center is open daily. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
980 Briarcliff Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-872-5338 404-872-5338 404-872-5338 404-872-5338
The fine arts center for DeKalb County, this 1920s mansion, with its gardens and grounds, was built by a son of Coca-Cola Company-founder Asa Candler. Today it's a setting for classes, performances, a gallery, and gift shop. | Carter Presidential Center
1 Copenhill Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-331-3942 404-331-3942 404-331-3942 404-331-3942
The Carter Library and Museum offer a close-up look at the Georgia peanut farmer who became President of the United States, at his administration, and at the Presidency itself. The Japanese garden offers a commanding view of the Atlanta skyline from the hill where General Sherman watched the city burn in 1864. Center for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-873-3391 404-873-3391 404-873-3391 404-873-3391 (box office)
404-873-3089 404-873-3089 404-873-3089 (business office)
This internationally acclaimed organization offers performances written for children and adults. The Puppetry of the World Museum houses the country's largest private collection of puppets and also offers a history of puppetry. Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road
Roswell, GA 30075
770-992-2055 770-992-2055 770-992-2055 770-992-2055
The Chattahoochee Nature Center sits on 127 acres of unspoiled land along the Chattahoochee River. The Nature Center provides a paradise for birdwatchers and plant lovers. Included are woodland trails, marsh boardwalk, indoor/outdoor exhibits, picnic area and Nature Store. |
HiFi Buys Lakewood Amphitheater
Lakewood exit off I-85
P.O. Box 6807
Atlanta, GA 30315
404-627-5700 404-627-5700 404-627-5700 404-627-5700
The top names of pop, rock, and jazz draw fans to this 18,000-seat outdoor concert arena. Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-370-0960 404-370-0960 404-370-0960 404-370-0960
Atlanta's newest and largest museum is the first major U.S. natural history museum built in half a century. "A Walk in Time Through Georgia" brings natural history to life in a permanent exhibit. Visitors can view nature films on Georgia's only four-story IMAX screen. Fox Theater
660 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30365
404-249-6400 404-249-6400 404-249-6400 404-249-6400 (Ticketmaster)
404-876-2040 404-876-2040 404-876-2040 404-876-2040 (Walking Tours)
This grand 1929 movie theater was built to simulate a Moorish palace, complete with canopied "courtyard" clouds and starlit sky. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the theater hosts touring artists and shows, plus a summer movie series. | The Georgia Dome
1 Georgia Dome Drive
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-223-9200 404-223-9200 404-223-9200 404-223-9200
The 70,500-seat domed stadium, opened in 1992, is home to the Atlanta Falcons (National Football League) and a prime 1996 Olympics venue. The $210-million facility, which includes an executive club and concourse, was also the sight for the several major sporting events including the Super Bowl and numerous other sports events, plus concerts and major conventions and assemblies. Gwinnett Center
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
This new 80 acre facility features the new Arena at Gwinnett Center, the Convention Center, the 702-seat Performing Arts Theatre and located next door, the Hudgens Center for the Arts. The facility is the home of the Gwinnett Gladiators hockey team and the Georgia Force football team.
Georgia's Stone Mountain Park
Highway 78
Stone Mountain, GA 30086
770-498-5600 770-498-5600 770-498-5600 770-498-5600 & 770-498-5702 770-498-5702 770-498-5702 770-498-5702
The world's largest exposed rock rises 825 feet above the surrounding 3,200-acre park. Confederate heroes are carved in the mountain's sheer face and form the backdrop for summer evening laser shows. Visitors climb mountain's more gentle slope or take a skylift to the top. They can also enjoy fishing, swimming, tennis, golf, a 19-building antebellum plantation, ice skating, steam locomotive or paddle-wheel riverboat excursions, and a Civil War exhibit. |
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-733-4400 404-733-4400 404-733-4400 404-733-4400
404-733-HIGH (24-hour information line)
The building itself, designed by Richard Meier, is a work of art. The museum encompasses European and American paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, photography, and graphics arts, plus a special exhibition area for children. The High regularly hosts international touring exhibitions. High Museum of Art
Folk Art and Photography Galleries
30 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-577-6940 404-577-6940 404-577-6940 404-577-6940
This downtown arts center, recipient of an American Institute of Architects award, shows major works from the uptown High and also offers its own rotating exhibitions, lectures, films, and gift shop. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive
(Old Highway 41 and Stilesboro Road)
Kennesaw, GA 30144
770-427-4686 770-427-4686 770-427-4686 770-427-4686
Climb Kennesaw Mountain and relive this pivotal engagement in the Civil War Battle of Atlanta. The 2,882-acre park includes 11 miles of original earthworks and is a popular site for Civil War reenactments. | Margaret Mitchell House and Museum
990 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-249-7012 404-249-7012 404-249-7012 404-249-7012
Learn about the creation of one of the world's most beloved novels, Gone With the Wind, by touring the historic house and apartment where Margaret Mitchell wrote it. Photograph exhibits and memorabilia that tell the story of Atlanta through the life of this fascinating woman. Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum shop open until 5 p.m. Group tours and special events by appointment. Located at the corner of 10th and Peachtree, adjacent to the Midtown MARTA station. Free parking. Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District
Auburn Ave between Jackson & Randolph Streets
Atlanta, GA 30312
The home where civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born has been restored and is on tour. Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he preached, is open to the public and holds Sunday services. Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
449 Auburn Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30312
404-524-1956 404-524-1956 404-524-1956 404-524-1956
You can visit Martin Luther King's grave, view a film presentation and an exhibit chronicling his life. |
Imagine It!
The Children's Museum of Atlanta
275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive
Atlanta GA 30313
The Children's Museum of Atlanta is to create environments and activities where young children experience the power of imagination and the pure delight of learning with each other and with grown-ups. Six Flags Over Georgia
7561 Six Flags Parkway, SW (at I-20)
Austell, GA 30001
770-948-9290 770-948-9290 770-948-9290 770-948-9290
A state-of-the-art theme park with more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions. Thrill to the Looping Starship, Mindbender, and the Great American Scream Machine. Enjoy Broadway-style reviews. For smallfry there's Bugs Bunny Land with its "Flying Tasmanian Devil" and "Tweety's Swing." Underground Atlanta
Peachtree Street & Old Alabama Street
Walk the cobbled streets of the original downtown Atlanta. Buried beneath concrete overpasses of the 1920s, revived as a quaint tourist attraction in the 1970s, this historic area is now the focal point for a spectacular shopping, restaurant and entertainment district covering six city blocks. It's a true urban gathering place, with shops, restaurants, clubs, a street market, pushcart venders, and more. A 138-foot light tower and water cascade mark the entrance. Underground is also the site of the Coca-Cola Museum, as well as the departure point for the New Georgia Railroad. | White Water Park
Exit 113 off 1-75
North Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30062
770-424-WAVE
Would you believe the Atlanta Ocean-complete with waves? Also speed flumes, water slides, wave pools and other thrills at this 35-acre water park. Open summers, and on weekends in May and September. Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-733-4200 404-733-4200 404-733-4200 404-733-4200
This arts complex is home to several of Atlanta's top performing groups. The Grammy-Award-winning Atlanta Symphony, one of the youngest American orchestras to achieve prominence in the last quarter-century, performs in the 1,800-seat Symphony Hall. The 800-seat Alliance Theatre has its own acting troupe. The 200-seat Studio Theatre is known for staging new works. The Center is also home to the Atlanta Children's Theatre and Atlanta College of Art. The World of Coca-Cola Pavilion
Adjacent to Underground Atlanta
55 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303-3505
404-676-5151 404-676-5151 404-676-5151 404-676-5151
The story of Coca-Cola--past, present and future--is told through fascinating exhibits, an eye-popping collection of memorabilia, classic radio and television advertisements, a fanciful representation of the bottling process, and a spectacular futuristic soda fountain. |
Yellow River Wildlife Game Ranch
4525 Highway 78
Lilburn, GA 30247
770-972-6643 770-972-6643 770-972-6643 770-972-6643
This 24-acre natural habitat petting zoo along the banks of the Yellow River shelters some 600 native Georgia animals. Pet the deer, rabbits and other relatively tame critters. See the wild ones--bear, buffalo, mountain lions, foxes, raccoons-in natural surroundings. Summer brings newborn fawns. | Zoo Atlanta
Grant Park
800 Cherokee Avenue, SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
404-624-5600 404-624-5600 404-624-5600 404-624-5600
Zoo Atlanta is home to nearly 1,000 animals - large, small, furry, scaly, feathered, hoofed, winged, striped, horned. They live among the trees, in the hills, alongside streams and watering holes, in naturalistic habitats that look and feel like their homes in the wild. This encourages the animals to "act naturally." |
Day Trips Amicalola Falls State Park
Star Route, Box 213
Dawsonville, GA 30534
706-265-2885 706-265-2885 706-265-2885 706-265-2885
Georgia's tallest waterfall (729 feet), and Springer Mountain approach trail, which leads to southern end of the famed Georgia-to-Maine Appalachian Trail. Open year round; 19 miles west of Dahlonega. Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain, GA 31822
706-633-2281 706-633-2281 706-633-2281 706-633-2281 1-800-282-8181 1-800-282-8181 1-800-282-8181 1-800-282-8181
Begun as a preserve for Georgia's native flowers, this stunning resort 75 miles southwest of Atlanta is comprised of several thousand acres of nature and bike trails, scenic drives, golf, a man-made lake with white sand beach and summer water show, a top-rated inn, villas, cottages, a delightful greenhouse complex. The gardens also house the spectacular Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, largest glass-enclosed conservatory in North America for the display of living butterflies in free flight, plus pheasants and hummingbirds in a tropical setting. Chateau Élan Winery & Resort
100 Tour de France
Braselton, GA 30517
770-932-0900 770-932-0900 770-932-0900 770-932-0900 1-800-233-WINE 1-800-233-WINE 1-800-233-WINE 1-800-233-WINE
Take a free tour and sample award-winning Chateau Élan wines in this stunning replica of a 16th century French chateau. Guests enjoy a Wine Museum, Art Gallery, Wine Market with specialty items for sale, Restaurants, Nature Trails and Picnic Areas, Golf Club, Tennis Center, European-style Health Spa, Equestrian Show Center, and a 144-room Country French Inn. Just 30 minutes north of Atlanta, I-85 at Exit 48. Helen
Chamber of Commerce
Chattahoochee Street
Helen, GA 30545
706-878-2181 706-878-2181 706-878-2181 706-878-2181
This mountain town 110 miles north of Atlanta is an Alpine village with its own biergarten, quaint shops, and a year round schedule of festival activities. Nearby are Anna Ruby Falls, Unicoi State park, and Georgia's highest mountain, Brasstown Bald. | Lake Lanier Islands
6950 Holiday Road
Lake Lanier Islands, GA 30518
770-932-7200 770-932-7200 770-932-7200 770-932-7200 or 800-840-LAKE 800-840-LAKE 800-840-LAKE 800-840-LAKE
A 1,200-acre resort surrounded by a 38,000-acre lake. Beach, water park, stables, rental boats, picnic facilities, camping. Lake Lanier Islands Hotel and Golf Club ( 770-945-8787 770-945-8787 770-945-8787 770-945-8787 ) and Renaissance PineIsle Resort ( 770-945-8921 770-945-8921 770-945-8921 770-945-8921 ) each have their own 18-hole golf courses and additional recreational facilities. 45 minutes northeast of Atlanta. FDR's Little White House
Georgia Highway 85 West
Warm Springs, GA 31830
706-655-5870 706-655-5870 706-655-5870 706-655-5870
The cottage that was President Franklin D. Roosevelt's rural Georgia retreat is preserved as it was when he died in 1945. Nearby Warm Springs Village ( 706-655-2609 706-655-2609 706-655-2609 706-655-2609 ) maintains its turn-of the-century ambience, with restaurants, some 60 antiques and craft shops and a bed and breakfast. 75 miles south of Atlanta. Madison
Chamber of Commerce
132 North Main Street
Madison, GA 30650
706-342-4454 706-342-4454 706-342-4454 706-342-4454
Known for its antebellum mansions, this town of 3,200, just 60 miles east of Atlanta, boasts 35 houses on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Madison Morgan Cultural Center. Regular walking tours. Panola Mountain State Park
2600 Highway 155, SW
Stockbridge, GA 30281
770-474-2914 770-474-2914 770-474-2914 770-474-2914
100-acre granite mountain. See rare Piedmont plants and native animals. 18 miles southeast of Atlanta. Hiking trails and nature programs. Westville
P.O. Box 1850
Lumpkin, GA 31815
912-838-6310 912-838-6310 912-838-6310 912-838-6310
An 1850 pioneer village on 60 acres. Blacksmiths, leather workers, potters, and other artisans display their skills daily for visitors. Near Providence Canyon State Park, with its aptly named Little Grand Canyon. 150 miles southwest of Atlanta. |
Professional & College Sports Atlanta Braves
National League Baseball
Ticket and game information: 404-522-7630 404-522-7630 404-522-7630 404-522-7630
Home park: Turner Field Atlanta Falcons
National Football League
Ticket and game information: 404-223-8000 404-223-8000 404-223-8000 404-223-8000
Home field: The Georgia Dome Atlanta Hawks
National Basketball Association
Ticket and game information: 404-827-3865 404-827-3865 404-827-3865 404-827-3865
Home court: Philips Arena Atlanta Thrashers
National Hockey League
Ticket and game information:
404-584-PUCK (7825)
Home rink: Philips Arena Gwinnett Gladiators
ECHL Hockey Team
Ticket and game information: 770-497-5100 770-497-5100 770-497-5100 770-497-5100
Home rink: Gwinnett Arena Georgia Force
Arena Football League
Ticket and game information: 404-222-5777 404-222-5777 404-222-5777 404-222-5777
Home field: Gwinnett Arena | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Football at Bobby Dodd Stadium-Grant Field
North Avenue & Techwood Drive
Atlanta, GA 30332
Basketball at Alexander Memorial Coliseum
Tenth Street and Downtown Connector
Atlanta, GA 30332
All ticket information: 404-894-5447 404-894-5447 404-894-5447 404-894-5447 University of Georgia Bulldogs
University of Georgia Ticket Office
P.O. Box 1472 · Athens, Ga. • 30603 706-542-1231 706-542-1231 Road Atlanta
5300 Winder Highway
Braselton, GA 30517
770-967-6143 770-967-6143 770-967-6143 770-967-6143
This 2.5-mile asphalt track for sports cars, motorcycles and karts is located 50 miles northeast of Atlanta on GA 53. This premier road racing circuit is home to the Sports Car Club of America National Championship Race and numerous other events, plus a Driver Training Center and Corporate Meeting Center. Atlanta Motor Speedway
1550 Highways 19 & 41
Hampton, GA 30228
770-946-4211 770-946-4211 770-946-4211 770-946-4211
The NASCAR circuit's third-fastest track, 20 miles south of Atlanta, is a 1.522-mile, high-banked paved oval speedway. The tack hosts two annual Winston Cup championship events and is home to autumn's Wings and Wheels Motor Fair, as well as the Busch Grand National Race. |
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New to the Neighborhood? Since this is probably a hectic time for you, we thought we would list a few general items which you may need to know about in order to better settle you into your new home as well as the neighborhood. DeKalb County - All Government Services Since Dunwoody North (and for that matter all of Dunwoody) is located in unincorporated DeKalb County, all municipal services prior to December 1st are provided directly by the county. DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us/
Driver's License - Tags License Tag
Georgia tags must be purchased within 30 days after establishing residency. You need the following information with you: 1. Title of car, name and address of lienholder, or copy of lease agreement; 2. Current tag registration; 3. Mileage reading of vehicle; 4. Valid insurance card. Liability coverage insurance is required by Georgia law and an insurance identification card must be in your possession when you drive. You will pay approximately $20 for your tag plus an ad valorem tax (property tax) at the time the license tag is issued. Certificate of emission: In DeKalb County all gas-burning vehicles (1981- present) must be checked for emission standards every two years. Non-gas-burning vehicles, diesel trucks and motorcycles are exempt. 800-449-2471 800-449-2471 800-449-2471 800-449-2471 800-449-2471 800-449-2471 800-449-2471 800-449-2471 For more Information.
http://www.dmvs.ga.gov | License Tag Location
1358 Dresden Drive
Atlanta, Ga. 30319
404 298-4000 404 298-4000 404 298-4000 404 298-4000 404 298-4000 404 298-4000 404 298-4000 404 298-4000
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Driver's License
Out-of-state drivers have 30 days to obtain a Georgia driver's license. To purchase your license you need the following:
1. Previous driver's license or two pieces of identification; 2. A written exam based on Georgia road laws; 3. An eye exam at the time the license is issued; 4. A $15 fee, IN CASH. Driver's License Location
1296 Moreland Avenue
Atlanta, Ga. 30316
Full Testing Facility (Including Motorcycle)
Tuesday - Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8610 Roswell Road, Suite 710
Atlanta, Ga. 30350
Full Testing Facility (Including Motorcycle - between 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Tuesday - Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. On line renewal of both your driver's license and registration tags are now available at DMVS | Online Services |
Voter Registration
Property Taxes Based on assessed valuation of 40% of fair market value; may be paid in one payment between July 1st and August 15th or two installments, due August 15 and November 15th. Returns and applications foe exemption must be filed between January 2nd and April 2nd, in the office of the Tax Commissioner. Exemptions: Homestead, granted to residents who own and occupy a home on January 1 and file application prior to April 1. Senior Citizen: Residents older than 62 who meet financial requirements may also be eligible for the Elderly Homestead Exemption. Residents over 70 years of age and who meet other financial requirements may also be eligible for the Special School Tax Emption. The exemption is based on assessment with details available at the time of filing. Property Information & DeKalb County Tax Commissioner |
Utilities Sanitation Our area supervisor is Rossie Crowley (770) 936-5449 (770) 936-5449 (770) 936-5449 (770) 936-5449 (770) 936-5449 (770) 936-5449 (770) 936-5449 (770) 936-5449 Pickup provided by county ( 404-294-2900 404-294-2900 404-294-2900 404-294-2900 404-294-2900 404-294-2900 404-294-2900 404-294-2900 ) Household Garbage - Pickups are on Monday and Thursday and billed quarterly. Do not put trash in street. Cans may be placed at the curb after 5 pm the night before pickup and must be removed by 7 pm the day of pickup. Aluminum cans in bags will be picked up on the first pickup each week. Newspapers in separate paper bags will be collected the second pickup. Aluminum cans can also be dropped off at the fire station behind Peachtree Middle School so that the proceeds go to the burn centers. Yard Trimmings - Yard trimming will be picked up on Tuesday on the Peachtree St. side and Friday on the Tilly Mill Side of the neighborhood. Containers for yard waste many be 20 to 40 gallon plastic or metal cans clearly marked yard trimmings. Local merchants carry biodegradable 20 or 40 gallon paper bags for this purpose. Trimmings from trees, grass or plants, leaves, pine straw and grass clippings must be separated from household garbage. Tree Limbs - Tree limbs under 4 inches in diameter must be shorter than 4 feet, limbs over 4 inches in diameter must be cut in 2 to 2 1/2 foot sections. All limbs must be stacked neatly at the curb. You will be charged for trees cut by professional tree cutters Special Pickups - For pickup of large items, appliances and dead animals call (404) 294-2900 (404) 294-2900 (404) 294-2900 (404) 294-2900 (404) 294-2900 (404) 294-2900 (404) 294-2900 (404) 294-2900 after the items are at the curb. Building material, dirt, rocks, concrete products, automobile bodies, and tires will not be picked up. You may carry them to one of the County Disposal Facilities, call (404) 294-2900 (404) 294-2900 (404) 294-2900 (404) 294-2900 (404) 294-2900 (404) 294-2900 (404) 294-2900 (404) 294-2900 . Elderly Pickups - Elderly or infirm residents of DeKalb County may apply for back door pickup. You must have a doctor's statement and apply through the Sanitation Department. |
Medical Services *denotes emergency services Northside Hospital*
1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-851-8000 404-851-8000 404-851-8000 404-851-8000 404-851-8000 404-851-8000 404-851-8000 404-851-8000 | St. Joseph's Hospital*
5665 Peachtree
Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-851-7001 404-851-7001 404-851-7001 404-851-7001 404-851-7001 404-851-7001 404-851-7001 404-851-7001 | Children's Healthcare of Atlanta*
1001 Johnson Ferry Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30363
404-256-5252 404-256-5252 404-256-5252 404-256-5252 404-256-5252 404-256-5252 404-256-5252 404-256-5252 | Emory Dunwoody Medical Center*
4575 N. Shallowford Road; Atlanta, GA 30338
770-454-2000 770-454-2000 770-454-2000 770-454-2000 770-454-2000 770-454-2000 770-454-2000 770-454-2000 | Piedmont Hospital*
1968 Peachtree Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-605-5000 404-605-5000 404-605-5000 404-605-5000 404-605-5000 404-605-5000 404-605-5000 404-605-5000 | Piedmont Hospital and Medical Care Center
Brookhaven Shopping Center: 4062-C Peachtree Road NE
404-231-4231 404-231-4231 404-231-4231 404-231-4231 404-231-4231 404-231-4231 404-231-4231 404-231-4231 |
Retail Perimeter Mall
Ashford Dunwoody Road and I-285. Anchor stores: Nordstom's, Bloomingdales, Rich's-Macy's & Dillards. | Lenox Square
Lenox Road and Peachtree
Road. Anchor stores: Bloomingdales, Rich's-Macy's, Neiman-Marcus | Phipps Plaza
Lenox Road and Peachtree Rd.
Anchor stores: Sak's Fifth Ave., Parisian | North Point Mall
GA 400 at Haynes Bridge Rd
Alpheretta, GA
Anchor stores: Rich's, Sears, JCPenney, Lord & Taylor, Dillards | Northlake Mall
LaVista Road and I-285. Anchor stores: Macy's, Sears, JCPenney | Gwinnett Place Mall
2100 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Duluth, GA. Anchor stores: Macy's, Sears, JCPenney, Rich's, Parisian | Ashford Dunwoody Rd, outside perimeter has Walmart and numerous other shops and restaurants. | Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, outside perimeter has Costco, Home Depot and a restaurant. | Roswell Rd, outside perimeter has K-mart and numerous other shops and restaurants. |
Libraries DeKalb County Public Library | BRANCH LIBRARIES | | | Main Library
215 Sycamore Street
Decatur, GA 30030
404-370-3070 404-370-3070 404-370-3070 404-370-3070 404-370-3070 404-370-3070 404-370-3070 404-370-3070 | Chamblee
4115 Clairmont Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
770-936-1380 770-936-1380 770-936-1380 770-936-1380 770-936-1380 770-936-1380 770-936-1380 770-936-1380 | Doraville
3748 Central Avenue
Doraville, GA 30340
770-936-3852 770-936-3852 770-936-3852 770-936-3852 770-936-3852 770-936-3852 770-936-3852 770-936-3852 | Embry Hills
3733 Chamblee Tucker Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
770-270-8230 770-270-8230 770-270-8230 770-270-8230 770-270-8230 770-270-8230 770-270-8230 770-270-8230 | | Brookhaven
1242 N. Druid Hills Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
404-848-7140 404-848-7140 404-848-7140 404-848-7140 404-848-7140 404-848-7140 404-848-7140 404-848-7140 | Dunwoody
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
770-512-4640 770-512-4640 770-512-4640 770-512-4640 770-512-4640 770-512-4640 770-512-4640 770-512-4640 | |
Post Offices Dunwoody 30338, 30346
1551 Dunwoody Village Parkway
1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 | Doraville 30340, 30360, 30362
4700 Longmire Drive
1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 | Chamblee 30341, 30366
3545 Broad Street
Chamblee, GA
1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 | Perimeter Mall 30346
P.O. Boxes only
4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE
1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 1-800-275-8777 |
Churches There are 364 houses of worship representing 52 denominations in DeKalb County. For specific denominational listings please see the yellow pages. |
Chamber of Commerce DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce
150 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue
Suite 400 / One Town Center
Decatur, GA 30030
404-378-8000 404-378-8000 404-378-8000 404-378-8000 404-378-8000 404-378-8000 404-378-8000 404-378-8000 | Better Business Bureau - Serving Metropolitan Atlanta
P.O. Box 2707
Atlanta, GA 30301 / Phone: (404) 688-4910 (404) 688-4910 (404) 688-4910 (404) 688-4910 (404) 688-4910 (404) 688-4910 (404) 688-4910 (404) 688-4910
Fax: (404) 688-8901 / Email:info@atlanta.bbb.org
Office Hours: 8 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday |
Newspapers
The Atlanta Journal
and Constitution
404-522-4141 404-522-4141 404-522-4141 404-522-4141 404-522-4141 404-522-4141 404-522-4141 404-522-4141
| GoDeKalb.com
is a grassroots internet media company dedicated to serving all communities in DeKalb County, Georgia. |
The Crier
770-451-4147 770-451-4147 770-451-4147 770-451-4147 770-451-4147 770-451-4147 770-451-4147 770-451-4147
| Neighbor Newspaper, Inc.
770-454-9388 770-454-9388 770-454-9388 770-454-9388 770-454-9388 770-454-9388 770-454-9388 770-454-9388 | Atlanta Business Chronicle
404-249-1000 404-249-1000 404-249-1000 404-249-1000 404-249-1000 404-249-1000 404-249-1000 404-249-1000 | Creative Loafing
404-688-5623 404-688-5623 404-688-5623 404-688-5623 404-688-5623 404-688-5623 404-688-5623 404-688-5623 |
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Where is Dunwoody North?
Dunwoody North, a sub-division in unincorporated DeKalb County known as "Dunwoody" located at the top east end of I-285 just North East of Atlanta. The Dunwoody North Communities are comprised of approximately 1,250 homes. The area encompasses North Peachtree Road up to Peeler, both sides of Tilly Mill Road down to Peachtree Industrial. | Dunwoody North Overview Map 
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Driving Directions to Dunwoody North (DNDC Swim Tennis) Would you like to see an Aerial View?
Aerial View of Dunwoody North | Atlanta Overview Map Dunwoody North is located at the Yellow Flag at the top of the map. 
| Dunwoody Weather Link http://www.dunwoodyweather.com/ |
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Dunwoody North Driving Club
(The Swim / Tennis club of the Dunwoody North Neighborhood)
4522 Kingsgate Drive, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Pool / Clubhouse - 770-451-8796 770-451-8796 770-451-8796 770-451-8796 (no answering machine) |
| The Dunwoody North Driving Club is located at 4522 Kingsgate Drive in the Dunwoody North Subdivision off of Brookhurst Drive. This swim/tennis club offers a variety of activities as listed below. Join today and enjoy all of the fun that is awaiting you! POOL:
The Club's pool is staffed with Red Cross certified lifeguards, and has high and low diving boards, a pool-side snack bar, adult volleyball games, a baby pool, and a picnic area. The Club sponsors a swim team for children ages 5 through 18, and offers swimming lessons each summer. The pool was recently resurfaced, and the pool house and restrooms were also recently renovated. Pool side parties for both adults and children are scheduled several times throughout the summer and are always a lot of fun! TENNIS:
The Club has four new lighted tennis courts and sponsors ALTA and USTA teams for men, women, mixed doubles and junior divisions. We have A, B, and C level teams that need you! Also, several round robins are usually organized each summer. SOCIALS:
DNDC has year-round socials for adults, and several seasonal parties for children throughout the year. Many of these events take place in the Club's 1,200 square-foot clubhouse, or at the pool or tennis courts. All of our activities are a lot of fun. Being a club member is a great way to meet a lot of new friends. It's easier than ever to join, and a payment plan is available for new members allowing payments to be spread out over four months. If you are interested in joining the swim / tennis club, please call Libby Passow, at (404)376-4357 (404)376-4357 (404)376-4357 (404)376-4357 or she is available via e-mail at dndc_membership@dunwoodynorth.org. The dues are $450.00 per year and there is a $500.00 initiation fee. Membership forms and payment plan information are available by clicking here. If you are interested in renting the Clubhouse, please contact Glenn Florence at (770) 458-0982 (770) 458-0982 (770) 458-0982 (770) 458-0982 for further details. Any other concerns regarding the club should be directed to either a responsible Board Member or the club President, Mr. Larry Strott at President@DunwoodyNorthDC.org |
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 History of Dunwoody North |
The Dunwoody North Subdivision was developed in 1963 / 1964 by Tom Cousins -- an area still considered "far out" to most of Atlanta's residents at that time. However, Mr. Cousins' first venture in residential development proved to be a huge success. The first homes were built on North Peachtree, East Kings Point Circle, Kingsfield Ct, Brookhurst, Huntington Circle, and Vintage Lane. At the initial development stage, East Kings Point Circle and Brookhurst ended at their intersection, and the southern segment of Huntington Circle extended to Stonington Road, which ended at that point. Original home owners (Davis, Ruffin, Griffith, Coley, Dimling, Curran, Welton, and Dierks to name a few) may still live in Dunwoody North, a tribute to the wonderful neighborhood we all share. In 1964 shopping, restaurants and entertainment were not plentiful, or easily accessible, like Perimeter Mall is now. Chamblee Plaza was the only place to shop, and Sandy Springs and Brookhaven had the nearest restaurants. 1-285 only went from Roswell Road to Chamblee-Tucker, and Stonington Road had not been extended to Tilly Mill! The beautiful area where our Driving Club is located was rough land with gullies, donated by Tom Cousins to the residents of Dunwoody North Subdivision with the stipulation that the Swim & Tennis Club to be built there would be used exclusively for the residents of Dunwoody North Subdivision. That way he could advertise his homes as having club facilities, while his competitor developers in Dunwoody Trails, Andover Estates, and Laurelwood Farms could not. That restriction was binding until all lots were sold and the residents of Dunwoody North paid off the note on land improvements, pool and tennis facilities. The second phase of Dunwoody North across Tilly Mill was developed as a result of the huge success of the first houses built on the North Peachtree side. The story goes that Barbara Keel, a real estate agent and resident, was taking some paperwork to DeKalb County Courthouse to be filed for the club facility, The clerk asked her for the name of this new club facility, and being familiar with the Piedmont Driving Club and the prestige associated therewith, Ms. Keel gave the name Dunwoody North Driving Club. The name has remained and the club is still known as the "Driving Club." The note for the original club facility was paid off in the mid-80's and membership to the Driving Club opened up to the adjacent subdivisions. This came at a time when members were aging and their children were leaving home and not using the pool facilities. The Club lost members and struggled to maintain itself. Then membership was opened up to anyone who wanted to join, providing they were sponsored by a member in good standing. In 1990, a new clubhouse, designed by our neighbor, Steve Lyman, was added to the Driving Club to attract more members and make the Club membership more attractive to residents who wanted more than just swimming and tennis. The original residents worked harder than we can imagine to develop this area into the beautiful neighborhood we now take for granted. It took a lot of foresight, determination, and pure physical labor to get things going. For instance, the pool and driveway area at the club were located in a ravine. Arrangements were made with DOT for the dirt being removed from the Chamblee-Tucker/1-85 interchange to be brought in to fill the area. Well, guess who had to get it smoothed out and packed down! The first pool was treated with chemicals in buckets. It wasn't until the early 70's that a chlorine system was installed and enough money was available to upgrade the bath house facility. Around 1970 the first two tennis courts were built, with lights added later. Peachtree High School was completed in 1969, two years ahead of schedule, due to the diligent work of neighborhood parents who completed a survey of the area showing the number and ages of every child in the area. They took this information to the County proving enough enrollment potential for the school to be completed. Before Peachtree High opened, students attended Sequoia in Chamblee and elementary children went to Hightower on Tilly Mill. Chesnut Elementary was opened in the early 70's. Over the years Dunwoody North had an active Civic Association overseeing area development and keeping a watchful eye on zoning to maintain the residential character of our community. Everything was quiet and under control in the late 1980's when the Civic Association went dormant for about five years. In 1993 nude clubs, traffic, and air plane noise were the dominant topics that brought the Civic Association to life again. One of the first items on the agenda was to add the adjacent subdivisions of Dunwoody Trails, Laurelwood Farms, Andover Estates, Briars North and Brafferton to the Dunwoody North Community. Today our neighborhood is thriving and real estate prices are soaring because of our "close in" location. New houses are being built along Tilly Mill and young families are revitalizing the area schools. Just recently the parents of Chesnut Elementary elected to convert to a Charter School where the Parents are setting the standards and helping the administration run the school. The Dunwoody North Driving Club has just completed a major overhaul of the facilities by resurfacing the pool, renovating the pool house and reconstructing the four tennis courts. The Club also has the highest membership total in the thirty five years of existence. What once started out as a "far out" suburb has now become the premier location in all of Atlanta to live. We have easy access to transportation, shopping and dining, yet are just minutes from the high tech commercial and medical districts of the Atlanta metro area. We have mature tree lined streets with good schools, low crime, well built housing and nearby recreational facilities. Dunwoody North has it all going for it, and the Civic Association is working hard to make sure that it doesn't change. Note: Information for this article was provided by Frank Welton, one of the Founding Residents and his information was originally published in a 1994 Civic Association article. |
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FILING FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION IN 2010 Homeowners may need to provide their Warranty Deed book and page, proof of residence, social security numbers, driver's license and car tag info Homestead Exemption Generally, a homeowner is entitled to a homestead exemption on their home and land underneath provided the home was owned by the homeowner and was their legal residence as of January 1 of the taxable year. (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-40) Application for Homestead Exemption To be granted a homestead exemption, a person must actually occupy the home, and the home is considered their legal residence for all purposes. Persons that are away from their home because of health reasons will not be denied homestead exemption. A family member or friend can notify the tax receiver or tax commissioner and the homestead exemption will be granted. (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-40) Application for homestead exemption must be filed with the tax commissioner's office, or in some counties the tax assessor's office has been delegated to receive applications for homestead exemption. A homeowner can file an application for homestead exemption for their home and land any time during the calendar year. To receive the homestead exemption for the current tax year, the homeowner must have owned the property on January 1 and filed the homestead application by the same date property tax returns are due in the county. Most counties have a due date of April 1, but some counties have a due date of March 1. Homestead applications that are filed after this date will not be granted until the next calendar year. (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-45) Failure to apply by the deadline will result in loss of the exemption for that year. (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-45 Fulton County - deadline is April 1, 2010 404-612-6440 DeKalb County - deadline is March 1, 2010 404-298-4000
Gwinnett County - deadline is March 1, 2010 770-822-8800 Cobb County - deadline is April 1, 2010 770-528-8600 Clayton County - deadline is April 1, 2010 770-477-3311 Cherokee County - deadline is April 1, 2010 678-493-6122 Henry County - deadline is April 1, 2010 770-288-8180 Forsyth County - deadline is April 1, 2010 770-781-2106 Douglas County - deadline is April 1, 2010 770-920-7272 Fayette County - deadline is March 1, 2010 770-461-3652 Paulding County - deadline is April 1, 2010 770-443-7606 For Further Questions feel free to contact us.To check Your Local Market Data go to Your Market Snapdshot For further information about Metro Atlanta. If you have a Real Estate need in Atlanta trust the Full time Local professionals at Team Renton Keller Williams. For Free Home Search for Metro Atlanta go to http://www.servingHotlantahomes.com
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 Homebuyer Tax Credit Update! On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed a bill to extend the tax credit for first-time homebuyers (FTHBs) through June 30, 2010. The bill also opens up opportunities for others who are not buying a home for the first time. To learn what the new tax credit means to you, take a look at the concise overview below. TAX CREDIT OVERVIEW Who Gets What? First-Time Homebuyers (FTHBs): First-time homebuyers (that is, people who have not owned a home within the last three years) may be eligible for the tax credit. The credit for FTHBs is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum available credit of $8,000 Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount. Current Home Owners: The tax credit program now gives those who already own a residence some additional reasons to move to a new home. This incentive comes in the form of a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified purchasers who have owned and occupied a primary residence for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years. Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount. What are the New Deadlines? In order to qualify for the credit: •v ALL contracts need to be in effect no later than April 30, 2010 •v ALL contracts MUST close no later than June 30, 2010 What are the Income Caps? The amount of income someone can earn and qualify for the full amount of the credit has been increased. Single tax filers who earn up to $125,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, single filers who earn $145,000 and above are ineligible. Joint filers who earn up to $225,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, joint filers who earn $245,000 and above are ineligible. What is the Maximum Purchase Price? Qualifying buyers may purchase a property with a maximum sale price of $800,000.
What is a Tax Credit? A tax credit is a direct reduction in tax liability owed by an individual to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In the event no taxes are owed, the IRS will issue a check for the amount of the tax credit an individual is owed. Unlike the tax credit that existed in 2008, this credit does not require repayment unless the home, at any time in the first 36 months of ownership, is no longer an individual's primary residence. How Much are First-Time Homebuyers (FTHB) Eligible to Receive? An eligible homebuyer may request from the IRS a tax credit of up to $8,000 or 10% of the purchase price for a home. If the amount of the home purchased is $75,000, the maximum amount the credit can be is $7,500. If the amount of the home purchased is $100,000, the amount of the credit may not exceed $8,000. Who is Eligible for the FTHB Tax Credit? •![*]() Anyone who has not owned a primary residence in the previous 36 months, prior to closing and the transfer of title, is eligible. •![*]() This applies both to single taxpayers and married couples. In the case where there is a married couple, if either spouse has owned a primary residence in the last 36 months, neither would qualify. In the case where an individual has owned property that has not been a primary residence, such as a second home or investment property, that individual would be eligible. As mentioned above, the tax credit has been expanded so that existing homeowners who have owned and occupied a primary residence for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years are now eligible for a tax credit of up to $6,500. How Much are Current Home Owners Eligible to Receive? The tax credit program includes a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified purchasers who have owned and occupied a primary residence for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years. Can Homebuyers Claim the Tax Credit in Advance of Purchasing a Property? NO. The IRS has recently begun prosecuting people who have claimed credits where a purchase had not taken place. Can a Taxpayer Claim a Credit if the Property is Purchased from a Seller with Seller Financing and the Seller Retains Title to the Property? Yes. In situations where the buyer purchases the property, even though the seller retains legal title, the taxpayer may file for the credit. Some examples of this would include a land contract or a contract for deed. According to the IRS, factors that would demonstrate the ownership of the property would include: 1. Right of possession
2. Right to obtain legal title upon full payment of the purchase price 3. Right to construct improvements 4. Obligation to pay property taxes 5. Risk of loss 6. Responsibility to insure the property and
7. Duty to maintain the property. Are There Other Restrictions to Taking the FTHB Credit? YES. According to the IRS, if any of the following describe a homebuyer's situation, a credit would not be due: •. They buy the home from a close relative. This includes a spouse, parent, Grandparent, child or grandchild. (Please see the question below for details regarding purchases from "step-relatives.") •. They do not use the home as their principal residence. •. They sell their home before the end of the year. •. They are a non-resident alien. •. They are, or were, eligible to claim the District of Columbia first-time homebuyer credit for any taxable year. (This does not apply for a home purchased in 2009.) •. Their home financing comes from tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds. (This does not apply for a home purchased in 2009.) •. They owned a principal residence at any time during the three years prior to the date of purchase of their new home. For example, if you bought a home on July 1, 2008, you cannot take the credit for that home if you owned, or had an ownership interest in, another principal residence at any time from July 2, 2005, through July 1, 2008. Can Homebuyers Purchase a Home from a Step-Relative and Still be Eligible for the Credit? Yes. As long as the person they buy the home from is not a direct blood relative, the purchase would be allowed. If a Parent (Who Will Not Live In The Property) Cosigns for a Mortgage, Will Their Child Still be Eligible for the Credit? Yes, provided that the child meets the other requirements for the tax credit. I HOPE YOU HAVE FOUND THESE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HELPFUL. DO YOU KNOW ANYONE READY TO BUY OR SELL? NOW IS THE TIME!! GIVE ME A CALL........... Paul
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