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New to the Neighborhood?

Since this is probably a hectic time 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.

City of Dunwoody - Government Services

Since Dunwoody North is located in unincorporated DeKalb County, the City and County currently share municipal service responsibilities.

City of Dunwoody, Georgia, USA
http://www.dunwoodyga.gov/

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

For more Information.
http://www.dmvs.ga.gov

License Tag Location
1358 Dresden Drive
Atlanta, Ga. 30319
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

404-298-4020
4380 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30030
Register to vote at all library branches or most major banks.

DeKalb County's Board of Registration and Elections
 


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

 ELECTRICITY
Georgia Power Co.
888-660-5890
 

TELEPHONE
BellSouth Telephone
888-757-6500
 

Natural Gas Marketers

Georgia Natural Gas
770-994-1946
Gas South - Natural Gas
877-472-4932

(GA PCS List of natural gas providers)
For information on the deregulation of the natural gas market in Georgia, see the
GA Public Service Commission.

WATER
DeKalb County Water System
404-378-4475

CABLE TV
Comcast, 404-266-2278
BellSouth Entertainment, 770-360-4990


Sanitation

Our area supervisor is Rossie Crowley (770) 936-5449   

Pickup provided by county   (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 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.

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
St. Joseph's Hospital*
5665 Peachtree
Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-851-7001
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta*
1001 Johnson Ferry Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30363
404-256-5252
Piedmont Hospital*
1968 Peachtree Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-605-5000

Piedmont Hospital and Medical Care Center
Brookhaven Shopping Center: 4062-C Peachtree Road NE
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 the perimeter, there are numerous other shops and restaurants.

Libraries

DeKalb County Public Library BRANCH LIBRARIES
Main Library
215 Sycamore Street
Decatur, GA 30030
404-370-3070
Chamblee
4115 Clairmont Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
770-936-1380
Doraville
3748 Central Avenue
Doraville, GA 30340
770-936-3852
Embry Hills
3733 Chamblee Tucker Road
Chamblee, GA 30341
770-270-8230
Brookhaven
1242 N. Druid Hills Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
404-848-7140
Dunwoody
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
770-512-4640

Post Offices

Dunwoody 30338, 30346
1551 Dunwoody Village Parkway
1-800-275-8777

Doraville 30340, 30360, 30362
4700 Longmire Drive
1-800-275-8777

Chamblee 30341, 30366
3545 Broad Street
Chamblee, GA
1-800-275-8777

Perimeter Mall 30346
P.O. Boxes only
4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE
1-800-275-8777

Places of Worship

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
Better Business Bureau - Serving Metropolitan Atlanta
P.O. Box 2707
Atlanta, GA 30301 / Phone: (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

GoDeKalb.com
is a grassroots internet media company dedicated to serving all communities in DeKalb County, Georgia.


The Crier
770-451-4147

Neighbor Newspaper, Inc. 
770-454-9388

Atlanta Business Chronicle
404-249-1000

Creative Loafing
404-688-5623

 
 

    "Working for a Better Community".